Academic Coordinator, Spring Valley

Valley Settlement; Glenwood Springs (CO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Colorado Mountain College is seeking an Academic Coordinator to support and coordinate campus academic processes and oversee credit and non-credit instruction or concurrent enrollment.

The role involves selecting adjunct faculty, coordinating courses, creating schedules, supporting credentialing, and partnering with faculty and staff to enhance student learning and experiences. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, with a Colorado work location requirement and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with two years related experience or equivalent education.
• Experience coordinating programs, community education, and knowledge of educational technology.
• Detail-oriented with strong recordkeeping and reporting skills; budget management.

Responsibilities

• Select adjunct faculty for credit and/or non-credit assignments.
• Coordinate credit/non-credit courses, concurrent enrollment, and programming.
• Create class schedules with the Assistant Dean of Instruction.
• Support adjunct faculty credentialing and educational technology needs.
• Collaborate with campus team to coordinate programs and events for student learning.

Skills

Educational technology

Recordkeeping accuracy

Budget management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree

2 years related experience

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Instruction, the Academic Coordinator supports and coordinates a wide variety of campus academic processes and oversees the credit and/or non-credit instruction or concurrent enrollment as designated.

Responsibilities of this position include selecting adjunct faculty for credit and/or non-credit assignments and coordinating credit and/or non-credit courses, concurrent enrollment and programming, working with the Assistant Dean of Instruction to create class schedules, supporting campus adjunct faculty credentialing, providing support to faculty with educational technology and learning management needs, and working in collaboration with other campus team members to coordinate programs and events in support of student learning and experiences.

Pre-requisites for Position (Qualifications Standards)

Education and experience sufficient for the rigors of the position. Examples may include a Bachelor’s Degree along with two years of related experience, or equivalent education and experience that will provide the necessary knowledge, skill and abilities to perform the functions of the position.

Examples of desired experience may include experience with aspects of program coordination and support, community education, and demonstrated knowledge of technology used in educational environments.

Special Skills or abilities directly applicable to the position: proficiency with current technology applications including technology used in education, detail orientation and accuracy in recordkeeping and reporting, budget management, ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with others, ability to work well with internal and external parties, experience with organizing, promoting, and coordinating processes and events.

Welcoming. Innovative. Focused on Student Success. These principles reflect the soul of CMC. They guide us in building our teams, cultivating leaders, and expanding our approaches and mindset. They guide us to be an institution of higher education that’s the right fit for every faculty member, staff, student, and community member in its trust. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities preferred.

Colorado Mountain College requires that employees perform their assigned duties within the State of Colorado. The College further expects employees to accurately report their work location at all times. Failure to do so impairs the College’s ability to ensure compliance with tax, payroll, employment, information security, and operational requirements.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Hiring range = $68,469.15 – $76,076.85 annual salary depending upon a combination of education and experience. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Pet insurance, retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, annual & sick time, mental health resources, healthy lifestyle benefits, affordable transitional housing may be available to the successful candidate based on eligibility and availability, relocation if applicable. CMC utilizes a wage progression compensation model that accounts for a candidate’s skill and experience. Although a salary range is listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

Position anticipated to close on August 25, 2026 or until filled.