Red Rocks Community College exemplifies extraordinary. We are dedicated to our Vision and Mission, which promote student achievement, staff empowerment, and community engagement. We live our values: Integrity, Collaboration, Learning, Inclusiveness, and Communication.

RRCC 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.

Summary of Position

The Senior VP and Chief of Staff provides strategic oversight for Institutional Research, Marketing and Communications, and Grant Development, leading strategic institutional planning, assessment efforts, and shared governance to enhance continuous improvement and innovation. Additionally, this position spearheads important projects, supports resource development, designs, evaluates, and communicates institutional data to constituents, and represents the College in the community, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and effective execution of strategic initiatives. The Senior VP and Chief of Staff serves as the accreditation liaison officer to the Higher Learning Commission and is responsible for accreditation activities and reporting.

A successful candidate is a strategic change leader, strong relationships and community builder, and highly effective at organizational management.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication, interpersonal, collaboration, self-management, time management, organizational, and conflict resolution skills.
• EQ must match IQ and recognize that soft skills are as critical as hard skills in leading a dynamic team and working across the organization. Positive, humble, and an inviting demeanor that puts others at ease.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and use sound judgment.
• Ability to lead a team, encourage and facilitate cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity, foster commitment and team spirit, and collaborate with others to achieve goals.
• Ability to strategically set priorities, determine goals and resources, coordinate efforts, monitor progress, and assess outcomes.
• Has awareness of, embraces, promotes, and implements diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. A trusted leader whose empathy is demonstrated through inclusivity and service to others.
• Understanding of and ability to demonstrate high standards of ethical conduct and a sense of urgency. Record of putting the interests of the organization, its mission and vision, and its human resources first.
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating new institutional processes and procedures, and designing, implementing, and evaluating new planning strategies.
• Knowledge of regional, national, and specialized postsecondary accreditation standards, practices, and goals.
• Knowledge of institutional assessment of institutional effectiveness and student outcomes assessment principles, methods and techniques.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and the ability to design research studies and methodology, analyze, summarize, and effectively present actionable research results.
• Knowledge of campus planning and development principles, and strong skills as a team leader, team developer, and facilitator.
• Skill in the integration of institutional budget processes with the overall mission, objectives, and strategic priorities of the College.

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience developing and executing short- and long-term strategies, initiatives, and planning through data-informed decisions.
• Two (2) years of senior or executive level experience including supervision of others.
• Proven record of developing relationships, working closely with executive leaders, and building consensus among diverse stakeholders to enhance organizational mission and processes.
• Demonstrated experience in leading teams through change.
• A leadership record with solid commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with a focus on equitable outcomes.
• Knowledge of and experience with accreditation and assessment.

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

• Occasionally moves, positions, and transports files and office materials 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 RRCC campus location. Regular after-hours or weekend work required. Some occasional local, regional, and/or national travel may be required.

Red Rocks 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 Jennifer Matthews, Executive Director of Human Resources, at (303) 914-6298 or Jennifer.Matthews@rrcc.edu.

Starting salary range for this position is $171,428 - $180,000 annually, commensurate with education and experience. This is a full-time, FLSA-exempt position. This position has been exempted from the State Classified System.

To Apply

All applicants must submit:

• Resume
• Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement.

Candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Candidates may redact any personally identifiable information on their materials including but are not limited to age, date of birth, and dates of attendance and date of graduation for educational institutions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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

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 candidates are required to submit unofficial transcripts for non-instructional positions and official transcripts for instructional positions to Human Resources within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
• Red Rocks Community College participates in E-Verify.
• Red Rocks Community College is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.
• All RRCC 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.

RRCC/CCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Red Rocks Community College and 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 sex, gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, familial status, veteran or military status, pregnancy status, marital status, religion, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, 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 https://www.rrcc.edu/about-us/disclaimers-and-legal-notices.

We also believe in going further. At RRCC we have a focus on equity and belonging. We strive to create a community in which everyone feels respected and valued for their unique talents and contributions, and where people from all backgrounds are able to achieve their goals. Red Rocks Community College acknowledges that inclusion and equity are multifaceted and complex concepts, and that our efforts in these areas will require innovation, intention, and an institutional commitment to these principles, across our entire college community.

Red Rocks Community College is an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). As we move toward full HSI status, we are focused on servingness and are committed to creating a learning environment where equity is expected and our Latinx students thrive.

For information regarding Red Rocks Community College Security, including Clery Act/Crime Statistics for the campuses and surrounding area, please see the https://www.rrcc.edu/about-us/disclaimers-and-legal-notices.

At RRCC, we value and uphold a commitment to a workplace that focuses on employees. 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. RRCC contributes 21.61% 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.