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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.  

Position Summary:  In collaboration with the Computer Technology department faculty, this position provides leadership to the Cybersecurity and Secure Software programs. It performs outreach, recruiting, and relationship building with business and industry for computer technology programs, specifically the secure software BAS, cybersecurity degree and registered apprenticeship program.  The Director provides mentorship and outreach to students in support of participation in the computer technology programs, specifically with oversight of student capstones and internships.  The Director develops and maintains industry, community and university partnerships and collaborates with Academic and Student Affairs units to provide hands on, real world experience to the students of the College.          

Description of Position

Computer Technology Leadership and Management

• Develop a vision and a strategic plan for the Computer Technology programs in collaboration with department faculty.
• Ensure compliance with program goals and CTE requirements.
• Collaborate with department to direct the activities and priorities of the department.
• Assist department faculty in programmatic assessment plans and activities including data collection and analysis and report completion.
• Plan and implement an annual calendar of events including funding initiatives, special events, and administrative actions.
• Act as a professional advisor to the administration on department initiatives.
• Work cooperatively with all members of the department to set department goals, solve problems, and make decisions that enhance department effectiveness.

Computer Technology Student Liaison

• Conduct student information sessions and individual planning appointments for internship, apprenticeship placements, AS, AAS, and BAS career pathways guidance, and connecting students to student support services (career services, advising) as appropriate.
• Schedule and promote student apprenticeship and internship information sessions with business and industry representatives and host speaker series.
• Create a marketing and outreach plan for the recruitment and retention of students in the Computer Technology department, including composing and distributing newsletters to students and marketing department and partner events.
• Advise incoming Bachelor’s degree seeking students on their degree pathway.
• Support students in co-curricular activities such as idea lab, cyber club advisor, cyber competitions.
• Supervise students in capstones, internships and apprenticeships including workplace evaluation visits. Prepare cybersecurity student apprenticeship and graduation planning documents and graduation applications.
• Establish and maintain educational partnerships with K-12 schools and develop focused programming for high school talent pipelines and recruitment.  

Industry Outreach & Recruitment

• Build and maintain strategic alliances and industry partnerships including but not limited to financial institutions, government entities, health care, manufacturing, aerospace, and energy installation, that support speaker series, advisory board membership, internship and apprenticeship opportunities.
• Represent the college with professional organizations.  
• Collaborate with Workforce to provide professional development opportunities within community settings.
• Create presentations and act as a spokesperson for the department at community and professional events.
• Recruit internship opportunities for Associates and Bachelor’s degree seeking students.

Grants and Registered Apprenticeship

• Administrator for the DOL apprenticeship, work with foundation and business services on grant writing and reporting.
• Act as Director of Cybersecurity Defense Center for Center of Academic Excellence (CAE).
• Manage and administer CAE accreditation and Perkins requests.
• Facilitate Registered Training Institute (RTI) collaboration.
• Facilitate or participate in computer tech department meetings, ACOP, SME, and other Registered Apprenticeship and professional meetings.  

Strategic Partnerships

• Manage partnerships with businesses and institutions like the El Camino Community College/Red Rocks Community College Space, Cyber and Talent Supply Development Center and similar collaborations.  
• Represent the College in discussions with the Colorado Legislative Delegation to support federal funding to support the U.S. Space Force talent pipeline.
• Align with strategic partnership curriculums to provide comprehensive programs and serve as liaison to the military, business and industry and government agencies.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Masters (Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer related field, Mathematics, Business); Work experience in Cybersecurity, Secure Software Development, or related computer technology field.
• Membership in or experience working in diverse communities and supporting the success of students and staff from racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds that are underrepresented in the College. 

 Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Verbal and written communication skills including the ability to give and receive information accurately and present information to groups and in public settings.
• Ability to collect, compile, analyze and evaluate information and make verbal or written presentations based on this information.
   

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

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