Executive Leader, Student Pathways & Engagement

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Health insurance

Pension/RETirement (PERA)

RTD Eco Pass

Paid holidays

Professional development

Remote work option

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Colorado Department of Education (CDE) seeks an experienced Assistant Commissioner to lead the Student Pathways and Engagement Division. You will guide executive leadership, strategic priorities, and program oversight across AEI, OSS, DPSR, MEP, SHS, and HES, driving policy, compliance, and outcomes.

You will manage budgets, staff, and interagency partnerships, ensuring equity, accountability, and service excellence while reporting to the Commissioner and Leadership Team.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in education, government, nonprofit, or a similarly complex organization.
• Experience leading professional staff through managers, directors, or other program leaders.
• Experience managing significant organizational resources including budgets and staffing.
• Experience developing, interpreting, or implementing complex public policy and advising executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive direction for state and federal education policies and programs within the division.
• Establish division-wide policy priorities and direct implementation strategies and accountability measures.
• Direct coordination with state agencies and partners to advance statewide educational priorities.
• Lead strategic planning, performance measurement, and cross-divisional initiatives.

Skills

Leadership experience

Public policy

Budget management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, public administration, or related field

Job description

Colorado Department of Education (CDE) seeks an experienced Assistant Commissioner to lead the Student Pathways and Engagement Division. You will guide executive leadership, strategic priorities, and program oversight across AEI, OSS, DPSR, MEP, SHS, and HES, driving policy, compliance, and outcomes.

You will manage budgets, staff, and interagency partnerships, ensuring equity, accountability, and service excellence while reporting to the Commissioner and Leadership Team.