CNCC Concurrent Enrollment Instruction & Assessment Manager

Colorado Northwestern Community College; Craig (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement benefits (PERA)

Paid vacation and sick leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) Craig Campus is seeking a CNCC Concurrent Enrollment Instruction & Assessment Manager to lead instructional support, assessment, and academic processes for the CE program.

You will oversee instructor lifecycle, onboarding, credentialing coordination, professional development, course requests, syllabi administration, observations, CARs, and final-grade submission support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Education, Higher Education, Business, Public Administration, Student Affairs, or a related field.
• Experience in higher education, secondary education, concurrent enrollment, instructional support, assessment, program administration, or a closely related area.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects, timelines, records, and deadlines with strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to establish effective working relationships with instructors, school administrators, and college personnel.
• Ability to travel regularly throughout CNCC’s service area and possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality of student and personnel information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding, training, professional development, and ongoing support for new and continuing Concurrent Enrollment instructors.
• Coordinate the collection, tracking, and maintenance of course syllabi and related instructional documentation.
• Lead development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Course Assessment Report (CAR) processes.
• Coordinate instructor observations, scheduling, documentation, and follow-up.
• Manage the CE course-request process and communicate prerequisites, placement requirements, and delivery expectations.
• Lead student onboarding improvements and provide enrollment support during high-volume periods.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Training & development

Data analysis

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Higher Education, Business, Public Administration, Student Affairs, or related field

Tools

Banner

Microsoft 365

Google Workspace

Job description

Title: CNCC Concurrent Enrollment Instruction & Assessment Manager

Position Type: Administrator Full Time

College: Colorado Northwestern Community College

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: CNCC Concurrent Enrollment

Campus: CNCC Craig Campus

Location: Craig

Salary Range: 60,000-65,000

Who We Are

More than a job. A place to make a difference. Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) fosters educational excellence and student success, prepares students for local and global citizenship, anticipates and responds to the needs of surrounding communities, and contributes to regional economic development. Located in beautiful Northwest Colorado, CNCC is a small, rural community college with campuses in Craig and Rangely. Our employees enjoy the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students and surrounding communities while experiencing the outdoor recreation, natural beauty, and welcoming atmosphere of Northwest Colorado. CNCC offers a variety of academic and career-focused programs, including Aviation Technology, Aviation Maintenance Technology, Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Emergency Medical Services, Automotive Technology, and the National Park Service Academy. The college provides associate degrees and certificate programs designed to support student success and workforce development. Position Location: This is a college-wide position with an expected primary duty location at the Craig Campus. Flexibility may be considered based on institutional needs and the successful candidate. Regular in-person presence and travel to partner high schools throughout CNCC's service area are required. Salary Range: $60,000–$65,000 annually, commensurate with education and experience.

Job Summary

The Concurrent Enrollment Instruction and Assessment Manager provides leadership and coordination for the instructional support, assessment, and academic processes of Colorado Northwestern Community College’s Concurrent Enrollment (CE) program. This position oversees the CE instructor lifecycle, including onboarding, credentialing coordination, professional development, course requests, syllabi administration, instructor observations, Course Assessment Reports (CARs), and final-grade submission support. Working collaboratively with Academic Deans, discipline faculty, secondary education partners, and college departments, the Manager develops and implements consistent academic procedures that strengthen instructional quality, course rigor, compliance, and student success. The position also leads improvements to concurrent enrollment student onboarding systems, supports instructors and high school partners throughout CNCC’s service area, and provides direct enrollment assistance during high-volume periods.

Duties & Responsibilities

Instructional Support and Instructor Development

• - Coordinate onboarding, training, professional development, and ongoing support for new and continuing Concurrent Enrollment (CE) instructors.
• - Guide instructor credentialing documentation and coordinate with Human Resources, Academic Deans, and discipline faculty. Academic credential approval remains the responsibility of Academic Affairs.
• - Coordinate the collection, tracking, and maintenance of course syllabi and related instructional documentation.
• - Administer and support the CE Lead Teacher program, including onboarding, training, communication, documentation, deliverables, and stipend coordination.

Academic Assessment and Course Quality

• - Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Course Assessment Report (CAR) processes to support course rigor, consistency, and alignment with CNCC academic standards.
• - Coordinate instructor observations, including scheduling, documentation, completion tracking, and appropriate academic follow-up.
• - Collaborate with Academic Deans and discipline faculty to identify instructional needs, support academic review, and improve course quality.
• - Analyze longitudinal assessment, instructional, enrollment, and student-success data to identify trends and recommend improvements.

Course Administration and Academic Processes

• - Manage the CE course-request process, coordinating with secondary school administrators, prospective instructors, Academic Affairs, and college departments.
• - Communicate course prerequisites, placement requirements, instructor qualifications, course sequencing, and delivery expectations.
• - Coordinate CE instructor final-grade submission processes, including training, technical support, deadline communication, and completion tracking.
• - Develop, document, implement, and evaluate academic procedures to improve consistency, efficiency, and compliance.
• - Maintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready instructional, assessment, observation, training, and course records.

Student Onboarding and Enrollment Support

• - Lead the development and continuous improvement of consistent CE student onboarding procedures, including orientation, applications, account access, placement, and registration.
• - Collaborate with CE staff and college departments to identify enrollment barriers, improve workflows, and develop training resources.
• - Provide direct student onboarding, registration, roster reconciliation, and enrollment troubleshooting assistance during high-volume periods.
• - Coordinate departmental resources to ensure timely and effective support for students and secondary education partners.

Institutional Collaboration and Partnerships

• - Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Local Education Providers (LEPs), high school administrators, instructors, CE Leads, Academic Deans, and college personnel.
• - Travel regularly throughout CNCC's service area to provide instructional, administrative, and program support at partner high schools.
• - Serve as a voting member of Academic Council, presenting CE-related items and supporting academic review and decision-making.
• - Participate in Colorado Community College System concurrent enrollment meetings and communicate relevant updates, requirements, and opportunities.
• - Support strategic planning, continuous improvement, and future growth of CNCC's Concurrent Enrollment program.

Additional Responsibilities

• - Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies/KSAs

• - Knowledge of instructional support, academic assessment, educational program administration, and student enrollment processes.
• - Ability to coordinate instructor onboarding, credentialing documentation, professional development, and academic support activities.
• - Knowledge of course assessment, instructional quality assurance, and academic documentation practices.
• - Ability to develop, implement, evaluate, and continuously improve administrative and academic processes.
• - Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and complex records.
• - Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with instructors, administrators, students, and external educational partners.
• - Ability to establish collaborative working relationships across academic departments, secondary schools, and administrative functions.
• - Proficiency with student information systems, electronic records management, and commonly used office applications.
• - Ability to analyze assessment, enrollment, and student-success information to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• - Demonstrated discretion, sound judgment, professionalism, and commitment to maintaining confidential student and personnel information.
• - Ability to provide training, technical guidance, and responsive support to instructors and educational partners.
• - Ability to work independently, exercise initiative, and adapt to changing institutional priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

• - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Education, Higher Education, Business, Public Administration, Student Affairs, or a related field.
• - Experience in higher education, secondary education, concurrent enrollment, instructional support, assessment, program administration, or a closely related area.
• - Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects, timelines, records, and deadlines with strong attention to detail.
• - Strong written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with instructors, school administrators, and college personnel.
• - Ability to travel regularly throughout CNCC’s service area and possession of a valid driver’s license.
• - Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality of student and personnel information.
• - An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• - Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• - Experience with concurrent enrollment, dual enrollment, or secondary/postsecondary educational partnerships.
• - Experience supporting instructors or faculty in course assessment, academic compliance, credentialing, instructional quality, or professional development.
• - Experience using Banner or a comparable student information system and Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace.
• - Demonstrated project management experience and successful cross-functional collaboration.

Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed to determine whether candidates meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated based on their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and preferred qualifications. Selected candidates may be invited to participate in interviews and additional assessments as appropriate. References and applicable background checks may be conducted as part of the hiring process. Colorado Northwestern Community College reserves the right to modify or close the recruitment based on institutional needs.

CNCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Additional Information/Benefits

Employee Classification: Administrative, Professional, and Technical (APT)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Benefits

Colorado Northwestern Community College offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible APT employees, which may include:

• - Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• - Retirement benefits through the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA), subject to eligibility.
• - Employer-provided life insurance and applicable disability benefits.
• - Paid vacation, sick leave, and recognized holidays.
• - Employee assistance and wellness resources.
• - Professional development opportunities.
• - Educational benefits and tuition assistance, subject to eligibility and applicable policies.

Benefit eligibility, coverage, and contributions are governed by applicable Colorado Community College System (CCCS) plans and policies.

Employment Information

This position has been reviewed under Colorado Revised Statutes § 24-50-135(1) and is exempt from the State of Colorado Personnel System. The position is not covered by the COWINS classified employee collective bargaining agreement.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Colorado Northwestern Community College is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive educational and employment environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Reasonable Accommodations

CNCC provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.