Job Details

At ACC, every employee is focused and responsible for student success. We promote a culture of inclusivity and innovation through individualized support, passionate employees, and a welcoming environment. Hands on experiences and personalized attention make learning come alive at ACC enabling our diverse community of students and staff to develop the knowledge and skills they need to reach their academic and career goals. Since 1965, ACC has supported a culture of achievement and has been the place of choice for people who want to Move Mountains.

ACC seeks applicants who understand and have first-hand experience working with diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities.

Job Summary

The Vice President of Economic Mobility & Workforce Innovation is the senior workforce officer of the College and provides dynamic leadership and administrative oversight to the College's workforce programs and services in partnership with internal (to ACC, i.e., Instruction) and external entities (business/industry, community agencies/entities). These include but are not limited to the following: Apprenticeship Programs, Career Exploration/Training and Back-to-Work Programs, Micro-credentialing, Non-credit-to-Credit Programs for students, associations, and community agencies, etc. The VP works collaboratively with the College President, the Foundation, and the Provost & VP of Instruction in the outreach and exploration of:

• Economic Growth & Development
• Strategic Community Partnerships
• Innovative Workforce Education/Training Programs (non-credit)
• Unlocking talent and economic mobility potential of ACC students with a focus on equity and completion

The VP guides continuous improvement and innovation of workforce & economic opportunity programs to meet the needs of diverse students and community partners on behalf of a multi-campus college. A successful candidate is a bridge builder with a strong workforce programs and external partnerships background, at ease with the following:

• Adaptability : Staying innovative, adapting to changing circumstances, adjusting priorities, and driving forward to achieve desired outcomes.
• Collaborative Communication : Listening to understand the needs of our learners, the community and ACC with the ability to convey ideas and prioritize initiatives.
• Servant Leadership : Fostering a culture of mutual trust and respect, sharing the vision and the road map, ultimately motivating and inspiring team members to move mountains.

ACC Equity Statement

We welcome and value the identities and experiences of our students, staff, faculty, and surrounding communities. We seek to engage and support historically marginalized groups whom higher education has traditionally failed to serve. We work to foster an equitable and inclusive learning and work environment that supports our students and employees through professional development, programming, reflection, and transformational change of ACC practices, procedures, services, and teaching. We collectively commit to holding ourselves accountable to our equity goals through assessing these efforts with multiple strategies that include voices of those impacted by this work.

Required Qualifications

• Earned master's degree from a regionally accredited institution OR a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution AND two years' relevant experience.
• Five years' progressively responsible leadership experience in higher education, non-profit, or corporate setting.
• Supervisory experience and experience in budget preparation and management.
• Proven experience leading teams toward successful collaboration in the development of workforce training that will meet the present and future needs of the business/industry in improving the economic mobility of participants.
• Demonstrated track record of identifying and engaging key strategic external partners (individual or institutional) for the purpose of building collaborative initiatives to deliver programs, services, curriculum, industry partnerships, etc. The ability to bridge together many different constituencies from both the public and private sectors in the delivery of a program/service.
• Demonstrated commitment to working and serving diverse communities including, but not limited to, students from underserved and/or underrepresented backgrounds, adult learners, students of color, Veterans and first generation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding and appreciation for the community college open access mission, and partnership with external entities for the shared interest of increasing the economic and social mobility of learners in our communities.
• Proven ability to thrive in a progressive, forward-thinking, energetic, and highly collaborative work environment engaging other areas of the College to implement and actualize initiative outcomes.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a culture of collaboration with other units within the institution emphasizing honest and kind communication, consensus building, conflict resolution and problem solving.
• Creative and inspiring leadership skills – a builder of teams, strategic thinker, able to prioritize initiatives, articulate a vision and provide support to colleagues regardless of circumstances.
• Strong communicator who can effectively and positively assist the President in conveying the importance of the institution as a partner to the community and region.

Physical & Cognitive Demands

The following are some of the physical and cognitive demands commonly associated with this position.

• Occasionally moves, positions, and transports standard office supplies and equipment weighing up to 10 lbs.
• This is largely a sedentary role. This position operates in an office environment and constantly uses a computer, and routinely uses standard office equipment including phones, copiers, etc.
• The person in this position constantly communicates with internal and external constituents and students. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Cognitive demands include comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, synthesizing, negotiating, communicating, instructing, and interpersonal skills.
• May be required to work out of any ACC campus location. Regular after-hours or weekend work required. Some occasional local, regional, and/or national travel may be required.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Arapahoe Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process and/or during the course of employment, please contact Angela Johnson, Director of Human Resources, at 303.###.#### or ...@arapahoe.edu .

Advertised Salary Range

Salary range for this position is $132,148 - $148,005, commensurate with education and experience. AP 3-45 provides information regarding salary placement and adjustments. This is a full-time, FLSA-exempt position. This position has been exempted from the State Classified System.

To Apply

All applicants must submit:

1. Resume
2. Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement. Please include any experiences you may have embedding equity and inclusion in your work, see below.

At ACC we seek to hire candidates that demonstrate a commitment to and experience with embedding equity and inclusion into their professional role. Please address this specifically in your cover letter explaining what diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) means to you and how you may have incorporated DEI into your current or previous professional responsibilities.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Candidates who are selected to interview will be asked to submit a completed application form and the names and contact information for three professional references. Candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. To apply, scroll down to the bottom of this page and click "Apply."

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at ...@arapahoe.edu.

Closing Date

This position will be posted from August 18, 2023 and is open until filled with a full consideration date of Sept 17, 2023.

Benefits

At ACC, we value and uphold a commitment to a workplace that focuses on employees. Our mission is to provide innovative and responsive educational and economic opportunities in an accessible, inclusive environment that promotes success for students, employees, and the communities we serve. In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer a comprehensive selection of benefits to support our employees, including:

• Strong, flexible retirement benefits including Colorado PERA's Defined Benefit Plan or Defined Contribution Plan. ACC contributes 21.57% of your salary on your behalf. Supplemental retirement plans including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans are also available.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and flexible savings benefits.
• Employee assistance services such as counseling, professional coaching, financial planning, and more, are available to you and members of your household at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP)
• Generous paid time off benefits including up to 15 hours of annual leave and 10 hours sick leave per month, 10 paid holidays per year, and up to 18 hours for academic and volunteer activities.
• Tuition assistance for employees and their eligible dependents at any community college within the Colorado Community College System or CCCOnline.
• State employees are eligible to participate in BenefitHub which offers discounts for retailers and services and other benefits resources.
• Employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Additional information about this program can be found on the Colorado Division of Human Resources website.
• New hires for full-time positions may be eligible for a relocation assistance benefit if relocating at least 100 miles to work at ACC. Information about this can be found in AP 3-160.

Notice to all Applicants

• Final candidate will be subject to successful completion of a background check, and, if applicable, a motor vehicle record review.
• Former employees of the Colorado Community College System, or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in their application material.
• Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
• Arapahoe Community College participates in E-Verify.
• Arapahoe Community College is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.
• All ACC employees, except student employees, contribute to Colorado PERA at a fixed percentage of their earnings and do not contribute to Social Security.
• Finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace.

CCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Colorado Community College System 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. Our Accommodations and Non-Discrimination policies, plus other helpful information, can be found publicly at arapahoe.edu/legal.

For information regarding Arapahoe Community College Security, including Clery Act / Crime Statistics for the campuses and surrounding area, please see the Arapahoe Community College Annual Security Report. For a hard copy report, please contact the ACC Campus Police Department at 303.###.####, ...@arapahoe.edu, or Room M2600 at 5900 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, Colorado 80120.

Required Skills

Required Experience

Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and one year of related accounting experience, an Associate's degree in Accounting with 3-5 years of related accounting experience or no degree with 10+years of related accounting experience. Qualified candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office Applications, including strong Excel spreadsheet skills. The ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality, accuracy and integrity. Candidates best suited for this role will have excellent organization, problem solving, analysis and communication skills. Fixed asset/month end close experience is preferred.

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