Assistant Director, Academic Programs & Outreach

Colorado Community College System (CCCS); Durango, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Pueblo Community College Southwest seeks an Assistant Director of Academic Services to support teaching and learning across PCC Southwest and Durango campus. The role includes onboarding part-time instructors, coordinating programming with PCC campuses and local high schools, and assisting with classroom operations and D2L course development.

Essential duties include observing classes, aligning academic standards, pursuing grant opportunities, and representing PCC Southwest at community events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• At least 3 years of experience in an academic setting, with a preferred emphasis on teaching.
• At least 2 years of experience in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Assists with hiring, orientation, on-boarding, and administration of part- time instructors across divisions for PCC Southwest.
• Fosters effective and efficient communication regarding programming between Pueblo Community College Southwest and other PCC campus locations, as well as with local high schools in the Southwest region.
• Observes classes as directed by the Regional Academic Director, and documents these observations
• Collaborates with PCC department chairs and deans to implement academic standards
• Works closely with local high schools to ensure educational needs are met and relationships are maintained, with an emphasis in course alignment and academic rigor
• Assists with class observations, on PCC Southwest campus and onsite at high schools
• Works with the Academic Services team to identify and pursue grant and funding opportunities that support the growth and sustainability of programs
• Assists the Academic Director in exploring programming opportunities in the Southwest
• Attends community events and engages in outreach opportunities for PCC Southwest.
• Assists instructors and faculty in all aspects of classroom functions at the PCC Durango site, including technical support, the building of D2L courses, and pedagogical training.

Skills

MS Office

English communication

Mobility around campus

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution

Tools

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Job description

Pueblo Community College Southwest seeks an Assistant Director of Academic Services to support teaching and learning across PCC Southwest and Durango campus. The role includes onboarding part-time instructors, coordinating programming with PCC campuses and local high schools, and assisting with classroom operations and D2L course development.

Essential duties include observing classes, aligning academic standards, pursuing grant opportunities, and representing PCC Southwest at community events.