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Location : Auraria Campus, CO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2020-00337
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Center for Health and Natural Sciences
Opening Date: 11/21/2023
Position Type: Administrative/Technical/Professional
Purpose/Summary
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.
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Colorado Health Careers Collaborative, led by the Community College of Denver (CCD) and Arapahoe Community College (ACC), is a partnership with Centura Health, HealthONE, DaVita, and public school districts. The Collaborative will create health career pathways for students around the 10 fastest growing health occupations including postsecondary certification, career navigation, apprenticeships, and job shadow opportunities in Colorado.
The Project Coordinator for the Colorado Health Careers Collaborative at CCD is responsible for the oversight, development, and implementation of all programs associated with the Collaborative in collaboration with the Program Manager at ACC. In collaboration with the Program Manager, the coordinator will assemble and lead cross-functional teams with program partners and serve as the central point of contact at CCD for the program. This position will work with academic leadership at ACC and CCD to define the scope of the project and develop a program plan based on grant requirements.
This position is limited, grant-funded through March, 2023 Continuation of the position is contingent upon continued funding.
Duties and Responsibilities
Qualifications
Education:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience (Preferred):
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.
For a complete review of the benefits we offer, please click on the following link:
https://www.cccs.edu/employee-resources/employee-benefits/.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Interested applicants must submit a complete application packet at which includes:
**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.
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 information regarding Community College of Denver Security, including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area, please see the CCD Campus Security website under "student's right to know": . For a hard copy report please contact 303-352-3042.
Non-Classified Benefit-Eligible Employees
Benefits for administrative, professional and technical (APT) staff and faculty are administered through the SBCCOE Trust. Effective July 1, 2015, employees in APT and faculty positions that are budgeted at .75 FTE or more are eligible for benefits beginning on their date of hire. Information regarding benefits can be found at Additional information regarding leave accruals can be found in We encourage lifelong learning; non-classified employees are also eligible for
Retirement
CCD and most employment categories contribute to , which provides retirement and other benefits to employees of more than 500 government agencies and public entities in the state of Colorado. PERA is the 21st largest public pension plan in the United States. PERA is a substitute for Social Security; CCD employees do not contribute to Social Security. PERA eligible employees are required to contribute a fixed percentage of their salary to the pension. Student employees are not eligible to participate in PERA.
CCD and the State of Colorado offer three tax-deferred investment plans, including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans.
Location : Auraria Campus, CO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2020-00337
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Center for Health and Natural Sciences
Opening Date: 11/21/2023
Position Type: Administrative/Technical/Professional
Purpose/Summary
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.
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Colorado Health Careers Collaborative, led by the Community College of Denver (CCD) and Arapahoe Community College (ACC), is a partnership with Centura Health, HealthONE, DaVita, and public school districts. The Collaborative will create health career pathways for students around the 10 fastest growing health occupations including postsecondary certification, career navigation, apprenticeships, and job shadow opportunities in Colorado.
The Project Coordinator for the Colorado Health Careers Collaborative at CCD is responsible for the oversight, development, and implementation of all programs associated with the Collaborative in collaboration with the Program Manager at ACC. In collaboration with the Program Manager, the coordinator will assemble and lead cross-functional teams with program partners and serve as the central point of contact at CCD for the program. This position will work with academic leadership at ACC and CCD to define the scope of the project and develop a program plan based on grant requirements.
This position is limited, grant-funded through March, 2023 Continuation of the position is contingent upon continued funding.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee the development and implementation of all activities associated with the Collaborative in collaboration with the Program Manager at ACC and other programs partners.
- Serves as a liaison to the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, the Denver Opportunity Youth Initiative project team, Workforce Centers to attract Opportunity Youth to participate in the Colorado Health Career Academies that serve as pre-apprenticeship in health career exploration
- Hire, supervise, and evaluate Academy instructors to ensure best outcomes for the Academies.
- Collaborate with the subject matter experts to expand the Colorado Health Careers Academy and oversee the development of the virtual job shadowing component of the Academies.
- Coordinate the logistics and assessments for the Academies to meet program goals to include, but not limited to, number of participants, demographics, and completion rates.
- Manage the apprenticeship cohorts who are interested in joining the available career pathways and registered apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs offered at community colleges across the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) after completing the Health Career Academies and graduating from high schools.
- Project coordinator will assist pre-apprentices with navigating through the college application, onboarding, registration, payment, and completion.
- Serve as a liaison to the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, the Denver Opportunity Youth Initiative project team, Workforce Centers to attract Opportunity Youth to participate in the Colorado Health Career Academies that serve as pre-apprenticeship in health career exploration. Opportunity Youth, formerly referred to as "disconnected" youth, are adolescents and young adults who are neither in school nor working. The coordinator will serve as a case manager, helping Opportunity Youth with completing their high school equivalency tests, taking the next steps whether this by participating in career pathways and pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs offered by CCCS colleges or by helping them with employment in entry-level jobs in healthcare.
- Work with CCCS system office to coordinate and manage pre-apprenticeship tracking.
- Coordinate program evaluation and assessment, including student and industry partner experiences as well as data analysis on demographics and completion.
- Establish processes and workflow documents to ensure effective day-to-day management of program.
- Prepare and manage quarterly financial reports, and evaluation summaries.
- Nurture relationships with project and community partners and with the program development and growth.
- Investigate apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship opportunities beyond the Colorado Health Careers Collaborative.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- 2 years of program or project management in an educational or nonprofit setting
- Experience writing grants
- Experience implementing grant-funded programs
- Supervisory experience
- Leadership and interpersonal skills
- Ability to delegate effectively
- Problem-solving skills
- Project Management
- Knowledge of Curriculum Development
- Ability to use software to organize and manage tasks
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience (Preferred):
- Experience working in the healthcare industry
- Experience developing summer youth or young adult programs
- Experience convening and leading large cross-functional groups
- Experience creating program assessments for grant reporting
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.
For a complete review of the benefits we offer, please click on the following link:
https://www.cccs.edu/employee-resources/employee-benefits/.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Interested applicants must submit a complete application packet at which includes:
- Electronic Application, Click 'New Resume' at the bottom of this page
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- References - Names, phone numbers, addresses, & email addresses of three professional references
- Copies of transcripts, unofficial preferred
- 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.
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 information regarding Community College of Denver Security, including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area, please see the CCD Campus Security website under "student's right to know": . For a hard copy report please contact 303-352-3042.
Non-Classified Benefit-Eligible Employees
Benefits for administrative, professional and technical (APT) staff and faculty are administered through the SBCCOE Trust. Effective July 1, 2015, employees in APT and faculty positions that are budgeted at .75 FTE or more are eligible for benefits beginning on their date of hire. Information regarding benefits can be found at Additional information regarding leave accruals can be found in We encourage lifelong learning; non-classified employees are also eligible for
Retirement
CCD and most employment categories contribute to , which provides retirement and other benefits to employees of more than 500 government agencies and public entities in the state of Colorado. PERA is the 21st largest public pension plan in the United States. PERA is a substitute for Social Security; CCD employees do not contribute to Social Security. PERA eligible employees are required to contribute a fixed percentage of their salary to the pension. Student employees are not eligible to participate in PERA.
CCD and the State of Colorado offer three tax-deferred investment plans, including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans.
