<p>To apply, visit the System Office careers page.</p> <p>The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) is hiring an Assistant Program Director - Skilled Trades and Technical Sciences to join our System Office's Career and Technical Education (CTE) team. We're looking for someone who excels at event planning - organizing vendors and volunteers and handling logistics. If you want to impact the lives of hundreds of Colorado students as part of a national organization that teaches leadership and technical skills to its members (SkillsUSA), we encourage you to apply! CCCS provides generous leave, excellent benefits, and flexible work schedules, including hybrid-remote work within the state of Colorado.</p> <p>Duties Include:</p> <p>This role supervises and manages the operation and logistical support for SkillsUSA Colorado, a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) that fosters leadership and technical skills in students. You will be responsible for the planning and operation of the annual SkillsUSA State Leadership Conference, an annual conference hosting over 800 students and teachers from across Colorado.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Establish, implement, and manage the process for logistical support for the annual SkillsUSA State Leadership Conference, travel to Nationals and other leadership events, train student officers, review contracts, registration, content management systems, and competitive events.</p> </li><li> <p>Manage the day-to-day operations of the CTSO: membership, finances, official records, policies and procedures, and guidelines in accordance with the CTSO's constitution and bylaws.</p> </li><li> <p>Provide statewide technical assistance to local chapter advisors as well as mentoring new teachers in establishing and strengthening their CTSO as an integral part of their CTE program.</p> </li><li> <p>Bachelor's degree. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may substitute for the degree.</p> </li><li> <p>A minimum of two years of experience that includes:</p> </li><li> <p>Conference planning and coordination of large-scale events. </p> </li><li> <p>Experience with student organizations (SkillsUSA preferred).</p> </li><li> <p>Experience working in a secondary or postsecondary environment.</p> </li></ul> <p>Attributes that will contribute to success in this position:</p> <ul> <li>Ability to effectively plan, coordinate, and operate an annual large-scale event. </li><li>Ability to handle multiple priorities and tasks and to meet deadlines. </li><li>Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. </li><li>Functional knowledge of financial management such as budgeting, profit and loss statements, revenues, and expenses. </li><li>Strong attention to detail. </li><li>Effectively work as a team with the Program Director and Program Assistant. </li><li>Ability to share knowledge by responding to questions and providing training to others. </li><li>Willingness to make a professional commitment through participation in professional conferences and workshops. </li><li>Knowledge and understanding of leadership development. </li><li>Ability to work with learners of all ages. </li></ul> <p>Work Location/Travel Expectations: </p> <ul> <li>This position is located at 9101 E Lowry Blvd, Denver, CO 80230.  </li><li>In-state travel along with attendance at a minimum of two out-of-state conferences is required. </li><li>Evening, overnight, and weekend hours required leading up to and during conference season. </li><li>Alternative work arrangements, including flexible schedules and remote work may be available. All work must be completed in the state of Colorado. </li></ul> <p>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 120,000 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>