This is a NON-CLASSIFIED employment opportunity.  Visit the State of Colorado for Classified employment opportunities.   

The Pikes Peak State College Director of Concurrent Enrollment leads the vision, direction, implementation, and management of concurrent enrollment (CE) initiatives, including ASCENT, Career Start, Degree Start, Pivot and High School Articulation. The Director plans, organizes, and oversees all functions and operations of the high school concurrent enrollment programs to ensure equity, access, and academic excellence. The Director establishes and maintains strong relationships with departments and divisions across the College, including Students Services, Student Experience, Instructional Services, and Institutional Effectiveness. The Director demonstrates a leadership and management style that creates an atmosphere of collaboration, inclusion and innovation.

Reports to: Vice President for Instructional Services

Minimum Qualifications

• Completed Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Three years of progressive administrative, managerial, or supervisory experience at the secondary or post-secondary level.
• Experience with concurrent enrollment programs and/or developing student success initiatives in an educational setting.
• Demonstrated ability in working with diverse student populations.
• Demonstrated success at building relationships between organizations.

Professional level experience is defined by the Colorado Division of Human Resources: A position that involves the exercise of discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, or sharing an organized body of knowledge.  Colorado revised statute (C.R.S. 24-50-135(1) allows colleges to exempt positions from the State Personnel Classified System that are determined to be professional level work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed Master’s degree in education or related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Experience as an administrator or teacher in a K-12 setting.
• Demonstrated experience developing processes and systems for effective administration of concurrent enrollment programs.
• Demonstrated understanding of the laws and regulations surrounding concurrent enrollment.
• Bilingual or proficient in a language other than English.
• Experience with Banner, Navigate, Dual Enroll, Salesforce or other higher education database software.

For full consideration, all application materials must be received by 4:00 p.m. on January 17, 2025.  Applications accepted until position is filled.  

Pikes Peak State College reserves the right to close the job posting once a sufficient applicant pool has been obtained.  

Must be a State of Colorado resident or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment.

Visa support is not available for this position.

Application Instructions:  Application must be submitted online.  Incomplete applications may not receive full consideration.  A complete application will include:

• Cover letter - Address the minimum and preferred qualifications in the order listed on the job announcement.
• Resume - Reflect experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.  
• Unofficial Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts for all degrees conferred.  Official transcripts are required if hired for the position.  
• Professional References - Provide names and contact information for three recent professional references who can address your expertise and background for this position.

This position may be eligible for a variety of employee benefits.  Pikes Peak State College participates in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) contribution rates.

Note: Prior submission of application materials will not be considered.

Essential Functions   

External Partnerships:  Develop, increase, and strengthen ongoing K-12 partnerships with an emphasis on problem solving and reducing enrollment barriers for all students.   Provide ongoing training and support to school partners regarding student enrollment processes, content delivery and support services.  Oversee and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal contract funding and grants. 

Partnerships Across PPSC:  Maintain knowledge of PPSC policies and procedures for admissions, enrollment, registration, course placement, academic advising and billing.  Support academic divisions with content delivery and review of high school instructor credentials.  Collaborate with Enrollment Services and Advising staff engaged in on-campus and on-site recruitment and enrollment events.  Collaborate with the Office of the Registrar and Enrollment Services to ensure accurate student record management.   Collaborate with Institutional Effectiveness to conduct end-of-term student evaluations for concurrent enrollment courses.  Engage in data-driven decision making for continuous program improvement leading to equitable outcomes for all students.  Conduct and submit, as required, state, federal, and local reports to high school instructors, guidance counselors, principals, and district superintendents highlighting program outcomes and accomplishments. 

Student Success:  Develop and strengthen initiatives and processes to facilitate student enrollment, registration, advising and matriculation processes.  Work collaboratively with the Associate Vice President for Academic Resources to ensure access to the library and the Learning Commons.  Partner with the Director of Retention to leverage Navigate360 to track, measure, and analyze successful practices and address potential barriers to academic success.  Coordinate high school site visits and in-school initiatives with our Peak Education liaison.  Collaborate with the Director of Student Experience to establish initiatives contributing to student development and student welfare.  Implement student-centered processes that serve high schools and diverse populations effectively.  Ensure alignment of the curriculum to fulfill school district diploma requirements and the delivery of college-level courses that fulfill career pathways. 

Program Leadership:  Appoint, train and supervise program staff. Ensure quality, responsiveness, and effectiveness by supporting, developing, and directing staff to meet goals, build on past successes, and create innovative visions for their assigned service areas.  Manage the day-to-day operation of High School Programs. Manage budget and operations, and provide oversight to maximize fiscal, physical, and personnel resources.  Promote a culture of teamwork, facilitate communication, and coordinate activities with internal and external stakeholders as it relates to concurrent enrollment and matriculation.  Establish and maintain program timelines and priorities; actively coordinate and oversee all deadlines with internal and external partners.  

College Leadership:  Provide leadership in academic long-range planning and contribute to realization of College’s strategic goals.   Represent the College at state, Community College System, and College-wide meetings as required.  Develop and submit an annual report to the Executive Team including but not limited to enrollment trends, student success rates, and time to completion of enrolled programs.  Stay up-to-date and in compliance with current local, state, and federal legislation, codes, and regulations affecting concurrent enrollment.   Contribute to the state consortium of concurrent enrollment leadership and statewide decision-making regarding concurrent enrollment, Early Colleges, and dual enrollment programs. Additional duties as assigned.

General Duties, Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Cultural competence and demonstrated evidence, understanding, and commitment to the concepts of diversity, multiculturalism, and their application in the workplace.
• additional KSA
• additional KSA

As part of the State of Colorado, PPSC offers a competitive benefits package:

• PERA retirement benefits.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage.
• Life and Disability Coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts. 
• Paid Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Accrued Annual and Sick Leave.
• Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

This job description reflects Pikes Peak State College’s best effort to describe the essential duties and qualifications of the job.  It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job.  This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation.   

EEO Statement: Pikes Peak State College is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act institution.  We value diversity, strive for a more unified campus where all people are valued, treated fairly, and possess a sense of belonging.  Pikes Peak State College encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.