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Summary of Position

Red Rocks Community College exemplifies extraordinary. We are dedicated to our Vision and Mission, which promote student achievement, staff empowerment, and community engagement. We live our values: Integrity, Collaboration, Learning, Inclusiveness, and Communication. We encourage applications from individuals whose background and interests align with our commitment to inclusiveness and welcome you to visit the RRCC Inclusion & Diversity webpage for additional information.  

With an unrivaled reputation grounded in our Values, we stand out as a cutting-edge model in higher education. We are one of the first community colleges in the country to offer both Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs. Our continued pursuit of excellence is instilled in our employees and has inspired a dynamic and passionate culture.  

RRCC is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to provide leadership, support and direction for the Water Quality Management Program (WQM). The WQM director provides direction and support to the WQM program through outreach, relationship building and student recruitment. The director builds relationships with workforce partners and students to provide mentorship and career advice within the industry.

Description of Position

Leadership and Management: 

• Provide leadership for program instructional faculty and sustained excellence of the WQM program. 

• Collaboratively implements programs, policies, services, and procedures to enhance the educational and operational efficiency meeting the performance goals and CTE requirements for the Water Quality Management Technology (WQM) department

• Manage administrative functions to ensure smooth and efficient operations of the WQM department.

• Plan and implement an annual calendar of events including funding initiatives, special events, recruiting, community engagement, and other administrative tasks.

• Analyze WQM enrollment data and industry trends to suggest new WQM initiatives and strategic plan implementation.

• Provides leadership and support implementation that strives to attain student equity, social justice, diversity, and inclusion.

Strategic Planning:

• Create a marketing plan for the recruitment and retention of students in concurrent enrollment, the AAS, the BAS and the non-credit pathways.

• Facilitates the development of strategic plans for the program aligned with college strategic plans and manages relevant and appropriate activities resulting from the goals of that strategic planning. Compiles materials and analyzes data regarding enrollment, student success, retention, completion, graduation, and transfer for annual reports as needed.

• Assist with programmatic efforts related to course and program assessment and ILearn.

• Apply for grant funding and manage the grant funds in an effort to expand WQM program initiatives.

Internal and External partnerships:

• Maintain ongoing communication with administration and faculty regarding WQM events and opportunities and enrollment trends in WQM courses and degree programs.

• Participate in department, divisional and college-wide professional development activities and committees.

• Schedules, plans, and provides leadership for Advisory Board; consults with members concerning policy revisions, workforce needs, community partnerships and emerging trends within the WQM Program and the industry.

• Conduct research to determine the viability of programming and identify potential partners for hosting off-campus programming.

Teaching and Advising:

• Teaches courses in the WQM program as needed, including supporting student capstone projects and internships.

• Coordinate and promote industry networking opportunities for students such as a speaker series, career fairs, and/or internships.

• Advise potential and current students on their chosen degree pathway to ensure degree completion and connect students to campus support services. Advises and monitors students in person, writing, e-mail, and by phone.

Fiscal Management:

• Develop and Administer program budget in collaboration with the Dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs.

• Justify and effectively manage all appropriate operating budget categories including scholarships, acquisitions, maintenance and inventory of capital. 

• Lead, administer and oversee grants.

Qualifications

Required: 

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Two years of program management experience. 
• Two years of teaching experience or work within a higher education institution.
• Two years of water-related experience.

Preferred: 

• Doctorate degree in a related field.
• Administrative and/or supervisory experience in a community college.
• Demonstrated teaching excellence. 
• Grant administration.

Required knowledge, skills & abilities: 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills. 
• Ability and experience using technological tools to manage work and create reports.
• Ability to use data to inform decision making.  
• Demonstrated collaborative and team building experience. 
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively in all settings (in-person, remotely, written, and verbal correspondences) with individuals from diverse backgrounds. 
• Ability to work from campus.

Preferred knowledge, skills & abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to develop a program plan based on interpreted industry need, work effectively with internal and external partners. 
• Excellent people management skills such as leadership, team, interpersonal, coaching, mentoring and supervisory skills.

To Apply: Please complete an application and attach the following:

• A cover letter describing your professional experiences and addressing the required and preferred qualifications.
• A resume.
• Transcripts (unofficial)