JOB
GJD-101650 11/25: THIS IS A NON-CLASSIFIED POSITION
Community College of Denver is seeking individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and work environment. CCD values the ability to work effectively with students, families, faculty, instructors and staff of diverse backgrounds.
Community College of Denver’s educational programs are designed to enrich the social, civic and economic fabric of our community, nation and the world. Ideas, innovation and the preparation of a well-trained workforce are essential to a vibrant economy. CCD provides access and opportunities for nontraditional students, workforce development and training resources for local organizations, and community partnerships that are improving high school graduation, college enrollment and career success.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The Center for Workforce Initiatives (CWI) at CCD serves as a strategic hub for noncredit education, work-based learning, and community workforce development. CWI delivers programs in Adult Education, Career Connected Learning, and Workforce Education—connecting students, job seekers, and workers with upskilling and employment opportunities in high-demand industries. CWI supports employer training partnerships, career exploration activities, and customized education solutions that meet the evolving needs of our regional talent pipeline development system.
The Director of Industry Partnerships provides leadership and operational support to foster the development and implementation of industry-aligned corporate upskilling and broad industry engagement aligned college wide. This position works closely with the Director of Adult and Workforce Education, and the Director of Career Connected Learning to support growth of employers in career and workforce education services and leads the tracking and facilitation of strong industry partnerships for new education and training initiatives across campus. This position leads expanded and improved services to business and industry in close collaboration with Academic Affairs and Student Services representatives.
PRIMARY DUTIES
Departmental Leadership
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Foster a culture and environment where local and regional employers will look to the College as an exceptional source of responsive, nimble, and flexible training for employees including non-credit, for-credit and work-based learning opportunities, student hiring, and new curriculum development.
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In partnership with college senior leadership, consider and execute education offerings for industry specific programming to support incumbent worker upskilling
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In partnership with CWI’s Director of Adult Education, industry, and department chairs, identify, research and implement new workforce and continuing education non-credit program development opportunities that increase economic mobility opportunities for incumbent workers, students, and job seekers.
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Develop and maintain corporate training offerings for local employers to include both CCD non-credit and for-credit training, as well as training vendors specialized in upskilling workers
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Lead outreach efforts with industry for corporate custom upskilling and state training grants that may include CWI training, contracted training vendors, and/or Academic Affairs department-led training.
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Facilitate professional development and communication of trends and strategies impacting industry outlooks and effective employer engagement; this includes assisting Academic Affairs in its program vitality review to ensure college programs and services are aligned to industry workforce needs.
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Share industry engagement efforts and referrals with CWI division Directors for career and adult education activities
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Build and maintain employer engagement tracking and metrics college wide
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Build templates, tools, processes to grow industry partnerships and corporate training offerings
Division Operations
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Adhere to the Fiscal Service teams, including Purchasing, Grants, Budget, and Contracts on processes and required documentations for budget and fee development, MOU and partner contracts, grant spend down, and invoicing.
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Build and monitor budgets for corporate training in support of the growth of fee-based workforce training opportunities for CCD, and state grant opportunities for upskilling employees. Collaborate with CWI division leadership to ensure efficient cross-functional services including non-credit registration tools, marketing/recruitment, and outcomes tracking
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Supervise team of industry relationship managers aligned to CCD pathways
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Represent CCD in regional or state workforce or industry partnership entities that create new college relationships
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Participate in industry or community activities that promote the college vision, mission and goals.
Other duties
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Build and maintain positive, productive and professional relationships with colleagues, clients, industry partners and vendors.
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Perform other duties as assigned by senior college leadership
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Our campus is located in downtown Denver, adjacent to two light rail stations, and just minutes away from shopping, restaurants, and event venues. When you visit our campus, it will be immediately evident that our faculty, staff, and instructors are passionate about serving our diverse student population. At CCD our passion is to help others, and we offer career pathways that will make a difference in the lives of our students.
If you are interested in sharing our passion for student success, CCD offers generous medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement options. We also offer the opportunity to expand your education, and those of your dependents, through our tuition reimbursement program.
CCD is a Learning College where policies, programs and practices support learning as the major priority. The Community College of Denver is an Equal Employment Opportunity Educational Employer.
Background checks will be conducted on all finalists for employment consideration.
CCD recognizes that administration, faculty, instructors, and staff reflect the diversity of its students and community and prohibits employment and student discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
For a complete review of the benefits we offer, please click on the following link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1COuMZUvUnWuK9uoXKd1EOyFLhlJzG0G-/view
SELECTION PROCESS
Preliminary screening will be made on the basis of completed application packet submitted by candidate. Completed application packet includes: a letter of interest of no more than five pages, addressing in general the items under "Primary Duties" and specifically each item under “Minimum Qualifications”; an online application; resume; and transcripts.
All candidates, including current Community College of Denver employees must submit a complete application packet which includes all materials listed above.
Only completed application packets will move forward for screening. Please review the job duties and minimum requirements carefully. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview. Selected applicants will be invited by the screening committee for interviews. All application materials become the property of Community College of Denver and cannot be copied.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Interested applicants must submit a complete application packet at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ccd which includes:
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Electronic Application, Click ‘New Resume’ at the bottom of this page
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Cover Letter
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Resume
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References - Names, phone numbers, addresses, & email addresses of three professional references
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Copies of transcripts, unofficial preferred
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Copies of appropriate credentials, if applicable
**All included attachments should be saved with the following nomenclature: Last name, First name Document; for example Doe, John Resume; Doe, Jane Transcripts
***Your resume should clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications. Those applicants that do not meet the minimum qualifications will not be considered. Part-time experience is ½ the equivalent of full-time experience. Example: Four (4) years applicable part-time experience equals 2 years full-time equivalency.
