State of Colorado

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Department Information To apply: https://schooljobs.com/careers/cccs/systemoffice Description of Job Are you looking for a role in Career & Technical Education (CTE) leadership that gives you the opportunity to guide the evaluation process for current CTE programs while managing a strong team of Program Directors who are dedicated to serving students in Colorado. Are you adept at bringing together stakeholders from different walks of life and building a positive culture, working together towards a shared vision. Then this position may be for you The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) is hiring a Director for CTE Program Quality to join our Workforce Solutions team. CCCS provides generous leave, excellent benefits, and flexible work schedules, including hybrid-remote work within the state of Colorado. As the Director for CTE Program Quality, you will provide leadership and expertise in the development and coordination of CTE curriculum, coordinating state-level training and mentoring opportunities for CTE faculty and administrators, assisting with the state-level implementation of all career pathways and plans of study that provide a seamless transition from secondary to postsecondary programs, and providing liaison activities with CACTE. You will be the leadership and project manager for all CTE pathways and state-level initiatives. Additionally, under the supervision of the Associate State Director for Career & Technical Education, you will manage and serve as the leadership for alignment of the Colorado CTE Strategic Plan to new legislation, new national, new state, and new system level initiatives and requirements. Supervise and support CTE Program Directors in the design and implementation of career pathways and curriculum to ensure consistency in the quality across CTE discipline areas of curriculum documentation and processes, including the supervision of related CTE budgets. Lead CTE program expansion efforts by reviewing current data on active programs, program development, and program closure for CTE programs in secondary and post-secondary schools. Establish and maintain project management processes for the development and updating of CTE curriculum and state-level initiatives, including the communications, planning, timelines, and alignment to the CTE Strategic Plan. This includes representing CTE in the maintenance and development of common curriculum in postsecondary education as well as other academic projects like CIP alignment. Lead CTE program quality and evaluation, focusing on results and public accountability of CTE program quality in Work-Based Learning as well as other CTE metrics as defined by the Strengthening Career and Technical Education Act. This position will serve the local CTE districts and colleges as they strive for quality CTE programs as well as serve and support internal CCCS colleagues. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Bachelor's degree. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may substitute for the degree. Three years of local career and technical education administration or teaching experience in a CTE area. Supervisory experience. Supplemental Information Attributes that will contribute to success in this position: Effective written and oral communications skills. Familiarity with project management concepts. The ability to work effectively as part of a team with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office computer applications, including Word and Outlook. Some experience in management, conference planning, and program approval preferred but not required. Work Location/Travel Expectations: This position is located at 9101 E Lowry Blvd., Denver, CO 80230 Some travel in state and out of state is required. Alternative work arrangements, including flexible schedules and remote work may be available. All work must be completed in the state of Colorado. The Colorado Community College System is the state's largest provider of higher education and workforce training, consisting of 13 colleges and over 35 locations across the state, educating approximately 124,000 students annually. In addition, we train more than 4,000 Coloradans each year through customized employer training programs. Our mission is to provide accessible, responsive learning environments where 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. 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, 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.