<p>POSITION SUMMARY</p> <p>The Community College of Aurora (CCA) is seeking a highly organized and collaborative individual to serve as the Director of Academic Support and Project Manager. This key leadership position will report to the Special Assistant to the Vice President of Academic Success and will provide supervision and operational guidance to the Academy Support Team. The Director will play a critical role in advancing the academic mission of the college by providing project management for initiatives in Academic Success, ensuring completion of projects in a timely manner, collaborating effectively with all parties, and communicating effectively within and across divisions.</p> <p>This position reports to the Special Assistant to the Vice President of Academic Success.</p> <p>Supervises: Academy Support Team</p> <p>OVERVIEW OF CCA</p> <p>The Community College of Aurora serves our diverse community by providing high-quality instruction and support services to prepare students for transfer and employment. We are particularly interested in applicants that demonstrate a commitment to working with individuals and groups from diverse identities, including but not limited to: socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, disability, multilingual learners, veterans, non-traditional, race and ethnic backgrounds</p> <p>We actively promote a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry. CCA enrolls 11,000 students annually, over 62% of whom are students of color, including nearly 32% Hispanic students, 65% of CCA students receive some type of financial aid, including 52% of whom receive Pell grants, and nearly two-thirds are first-generation college students.</p> <p>More than 20 different languages and 60 countries are represented at CCA. In addition to traditional degree and certificate programs, CCA offers non-credit professional development courses, customized training, and economic and workforce development resources to employer partners and individual professionals seeking to enhance the capacity and productivity of their workforce or individual knowledge and skills. The college centers diversity, equity, and inclusion and we actively seek to employee partners who want to join us in working to reducing outcome gaps among our diverse student population.</p> <p>DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <p>Team Leadership & Supervision</p> <ul> <li>Recruit, hire, facilitate onboarding for, and supervise Academy Support Team members. </li><li>Ensure support staffing needs of the division are met regardless of campus and organize staff to enhance efficiency, cultivate team culture, and promote continued professional growth. </li><li>Hold regular meetings with the Academy Support Team to set priorities and structure workflow. </li><li>Assist in developing and managing operational budgets for the Academy Support Team. </li></ul> <p>Project Management</p> <ul> <li>Assist the Special Assistant to the VPAS in implementing division wide initiatives/priorities, special projects, and academic program supports to enhance student success and institutional effectiveness. </li><li>Provide project management for initiatives in Academic Success as assigned. </li><li>Develop and maintain project documentation, including project plans, timelines, and resource allocations. </li><li>Ensure projects remain within scope, budget, and timeline. </li><li>Provide reports and updates on key project areas and personnel assigned for leadership. </li></ul> <p>Process Improvement & Operational Excellence</p> <ul> <li>Be knowledgeable of all procedures, policies/guidelines, and systems within and impacting the Academy Support Team. </li><li>Perform regular review of and updates to Academic Success support-related processes and guidelines in coordination with Academic Success leadership, focusing on improving efficiencies, effectiveness, and accountability. </li><li>Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and coordination among academic departments, administrative units, and external partners. </li><li>Other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, substitutable with years of experience on a year-by-year basis </li><li>Experience in academic support or administration, executive support, or project management within an educational setting. </li><li>Leadership experience such as supervising, coaching, or mentoring staff and/or students. </li><li>Demonstrable organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment. </li><li>Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a customer service-oriented approach to engaging with internal and external stakeholders. </li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. </li></ul> <p>PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Master's degree from an accredited institution. </li><li>Demonstrated experience and understanding of academic operations. </li><li>Community College experience (either as a student or an employee). </li><li>Familiarity with project management software. </li></ul> <p>SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION</p> <p>Salary Range:Anticipated starting salary range is $72,000.00 annually. This salary is determined by the qualifications of the selected candidate balanced with departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information. CCA offers an excellent benefit plan, including generous leave, holiday, and education benefits. Full time employees immediately upon hire earn 15 hours a month annual leave and 10 hours a month sick leave.</p> <p>Deadline to Submit Application Material:An initial review of applications will begin on Monday, June 16, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.</p> <p>Application Process:When submitting your online application, please include a cover letter, current resume, and professional references. Official transcripts showing the highest degree achieved should be submitted to HR@ccaurora.edu upon offer of employment. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at HR@ccaurora.edu.</p> <p>By applying for this announced position, applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of their knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with the Community College of Aurora; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law.</p> <p>Application Checklist</p> <p>Complete Applications must include the following documents:</p> <ul> <li>A complete online application </li><li>A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position </li><li>A current resume uploaded as an attachment to your online application </li><li>Candidates identified as finalists must provide three to five professional references, at least two of which must include a current direct supervisor and most recent supervisor. If you cannot provide two supervisor references, an opportunity will be afforded for discussion and consideration of alternative references with the CCA Human Resource Office. Please note, out of professional courtesy to you, we will not contact your listed references without first providing notice to you as a candidate prior to beginning the reference check-process. </li><li>If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation is required as part of your application. Please submit this as an attachment to your application. Please note that you have the right to redact dates from your transcript during the application process. A full, unredacted copy will be required upon hire. </li><li>For any questions or technical issues please contactHR@CCAurora.edu. </li></ul> <p>Notice to all Applicants:</p> <ul> <li>Proof of eligibility to work(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire. </li><li>Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment. </li><li>Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process. </li><li>Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire. </li><li>CCA is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit theCOPERA web page. </li><li>Individuals currently or formerly employed by the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, and/or who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material. </li><li>For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer,Erica Hines, Chief Human Resources & Personnel Success Officer at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207E, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at(303) 340-7231or e-mail at Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu. </li></ul> <p>Colorado Residency Requirement:</p> <p>Eligible applicants must be either a current Colorado resident or be able to provide proof of residency in Colorado within 30 days of the start date for the position, or they may be deemed ineligible for employment with the Community College of Aurora. Please contactHR@CCAurora.edu with any questions.</p> <p>Community College of Aurora Inclusive Excellence Statement:</p> <p>CCA embraces Inclusive Excellence because we want our students, staff, and faculty to learn and contribute within an inclusive environment. This means members of our college community will be active, respectful, and mindful of equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels of engagement.</p> <p>Inclusive Excellence will provide a foundation for student and institutional success. Recognizing our diversity is only the first step toward Inclusive Excellence.</p> <p>We must also be intentional in valuing cultural differences and experiences, while incorporating them into practices, curricula, and policies.</p> <p>Welcoming, Respectful, Inclusive - Together, we are CCA.</p> <p>The Federal Clery Act:(The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agency's Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the CCA website at theStudent Right to Know page. A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the College Security Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or on property controlled or owned by Community College of Aurora, as well as public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, our campuses.</p> <p>ADAAA Accommodations:Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Erica Hines at (303) 340-7231 or erica.hines@ccaurora.edu at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.</p> <p>Pregnancy Related Accommodations, Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA):The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for health conditions related to pregnancy or the physical recovery from childbirth. Candidates wishing to request reasonable accommodations must do so as soon as possible, preferably at least three days prior to the exam or interview. If you are an individual who wishes to request reasonable accommodations, please contact us at(303) 340-7231 or Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu.</p> <p>Non-Discrimination Statement:The Community College of Aurora prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment including those that violate federal and state law, or the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Board Policies 3-120 and 4-120. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion, genetic information, marital status, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer,Erica Hines, Chief Human Resources & Personnel Success Officer at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207E, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at (303) 340-7231 or e-mail at Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu.</p>