Program Director for Agriculture & Energy

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Program Director for Agriculture & Energy

Salary

$91,000.00 - $93,583.00 Annually

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

GJA-297980-09202024-NMC

Department

Colorado Community College System

Opening Date

09/23/2024

Closing Date

10/6/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

9101 E Lowry Blvd Denver, CO 80230

Department Contact Information

Nikki Cimino jobs@cccs.edu

Type of Announcement

This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

How To Apply

Online applications through the Colorado Jobs portal will not be accepted. Please follow instructions on the job announcement for submitting an application.

• Description

• Benefits

Department Information

To apply:https://schooljobs.com/careers/cccs/systemoffice

Description of Job

The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) is hiring a Program Director for Agriculture & Energy to join our Career & Technical Education (CTE) team at System Office. In this role you will promote excellence in CTE programs in secondary schools, area vocational schools/colleges, and community colleges in Colorado by assisting institutions with the development and management of secondary and postsecondary CTE programs. We’re looking for someone who is excited to promote agriculture and energy career pathways and who thrives in a collaborative environment. If you are looking for an opportunity to have your work directly impact learners across the state, this position may be for you!

We offerexceptional benefits (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1COuMZUvUnWuK9uoXKd1EOyFLhlJzG0G-/view) , a flexible working environment, including hybrid-remote work schedules within the state of Colorado.

In this role you will provide leadership and expertise in the development and coordination of CTE curriculum and assist with the development of advisory committees and student organizations. You will coordinate training and mentoring opportunities for CTE faculty and administrators while facilitating content committees for secondary and postsecondary faculty to develop standards for CTE programs.

• Review and recommend CTE programs for revision and renewal based on high quality standards that relate to quality indicators such as program of study, work-based learning, and student leadership organizations for secondary and postsecondary institutions.

• Establish and maintain effective communication with career and technical education faculty and administrators at secondary and postsecondary institutions. Ensure an effective communication plan is in place for the CTE Agriculture and Energy team.

• Supervise and support the Assistant Program Director/CTSO Advisor in developing strong student organizations, which could include financial analysis support, event planning, and creating/maintaining industry and business connections. This position also supervises a Program Assistant.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

• Bachelor’s degree in an agriculture, education, or a related field.

• Three years of career and technical education administration (or equivalent leadership experience in agriculture or energy industry or business) or teaching experience in at least one of these fields.

• Must possess or be able to obtain a Colorado career and technical education credential (https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/cte_generalinfo#10) .

Supplemental Information

Attributes that will contribute to success in this position:

• Effective written and oral communications skills, the ability to work effectively as part of a team, and excellent interpersonal and leadership skills. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office computer applications, including Word and Outlook. Demonstrated understanding of state or local career and technical education.

• Ability to manage projects and teams, especially curriculum design and program review.

• Some experience in managing and planning professional development events preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to engage with business and industry to identify partnership opportunities between education and industry.

• Ability to think thoughtfully, plan proactively, build positive rapport, lead without direct supervision, take initiative and lead by example.

  Work Location/Travel Expectations:

• The position is located at 9101 E Lowry Blvd, Denver, CO 80230.

• This position requires frequent travel in state to local schools, monthly meetings at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, and occasional national travel to conventions and conferences.

• Frequent evening, overnight, and weekend hours.

• Alternative Work Arrangements, including flexible schedules and hybrid-remote work, may be available. Work must be completed in the state of Colorado.

The Colorado Community College System is the state’s largest institution of higher education and consists of 13 colleges and over 40 locations across the state, educating approximately 120,000 students annually. In addition, we train more than 4,000 Coloradans each year through various other programs. Our mission is to provide an accessible, responsive learning environment where our students can achieve their educational, professional, and personal goals in an atmosphere that embraces academic excellence, diversity, and innovation. We are an organization that encourages individuals to bring their whole selves to work.

The Colorado Community College System’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) team serves approximately 2,000 CTE programs at the middle, high school, and postsecondary level across Colorado, including approximately 179 school districts, 20 community colleges, and public entities such as the Department of Corrections. CTE leverages workforce and education systems so that each learner has quality CTE experiences leading to lifelong career success. For more information, please visit our CTE Vision (http://coloradostateplan.com/cte-strategic-vision/) page.

CCCS believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Note:per the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act (https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb23-058) , an applicant may redact information from their resume, cover letter, and/or transcripts that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. If your position requires us to review an official transcript, without redacting, we will request one as part of our conditional offer process. In order to evaluate work experience against established requirements for positions, we are still requesting dates of service (month and year) for positions in the applicant’s work history.

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