POSITION TITLE: PROJECT DIRECTOR, TITLE V GRANT—5 YEAR POSITION - HISPANIC SERVING INSTITUTIONS—ASEGURANDO TODO EL POTENCIAL DE NUESTROS ESTUDIANTES 

POSITION NUMBER: 2700090 

POSITION STATUS: Exempt 

REPORTS TO: ASSOCIATE DEAN, INSTRUCTIONAL INTERVENTION & SUPPORT 

SUPERVISES: FULL TIME STAFF AND HOURLY STAFF 

OVERVIEW OF CCA AND TITLE V GRANT: 

The Community College of Aurora (CCA) is a public, two-year community college serving Aurora and east metro Denver.  CCA enrolls 11,000 students annually, over 62% of whom are students of color, including nearly 32% Hispanic students.  65% of CCA students receive some type of financial aid, including 52% of whom receive Pell grants, and nearly two-thirds are first-generation college students.  CCA was recently awarded a U.S. Department of Education Title V Grant to fund the ASEGURANDO_ TODO EL POTENCIAL DE NUESTROS ESTUDIANTES: ENSURING OUR STUDENTS’ FULL POTENTIAL_ project. 

Through the project, CCA will scale and sustain culturally responsive pedagogy practices and curricular enhancements in targeted associate of science and associate of arts gateway and second-level courses.  CCA will develop and scale Guided Pathways communities, as well as imbedded Learning Communities in order to eliminate equity gaps and increase retention, completion and transfer outcomes for Hispanic and other students of color, as well as low-income and first-generation students. CCA will also build the data analysis and evaluation practices needed to effectively monitor leading and lagging outcomes on an ongoing basis and make timely adjustments to programs and strategies where needed.  The project design is based on best practice research, including the study by MDRC of Kingsborough Community College’s Freshman Learning Community Program (Sommo, et.al, 2012) from the What Works Clearinghouse.  

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Community College of Aurora is a dynamic institution that strives to serve its diverse student population through innovations in instruction and student support founded on principles of equity and inclusion. The Project Director will lead CCA’s Title V Grant and will oversee the Title V project including supervision of project staff, collecting data, managing the budget, and writing internal and external reports. This position will be responsible for day-to-day project implementation and operations while providing oversite for developing programming that intentionally centers students and their experience at CCA. The project director will collaboratively work with academic affairs and student affairs departments to ensure that students reach retention, completion, and transfer goals within the grant. The successful candidate will have a strong background and expertise in project leadership, grant management, building strategic and collaborative partnerships and program development that is culturally responsive and relevant. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:  

HUMAN RESOURCES (25%) 

• Supervises, evaluates, and provides support to all Title V Grant staff in collaboration with other relevant departments.  Project staff positions include Learning Community Coordinators, Inclusive Pedagogy Instructional Coaches, and a Data Specialist. 

• Provides training for staff on project-specific expectations. 

• Responsible for effective administrative organization and management. 

• Provides leadership and models values to staff.  

• Responsible for creating an inclusive, engaging, and respectful work environment and culture. 

• Monitors and ensures time on task for Title V staff.

PROGRAMMING OVERSIGHT AND SUPPORT (50%) 

• Develop and maintain a working relationship with the federal program officer. 
• Develop, maintain, monitor and enforce Standard Operating Procedures/Internal Controls Manual for the project. 
• Create an overarching project implementation plan and monitoring progress towards achievement of interim and annual performance indicators, working with the Steering Committee, faculty and CCA leadership to adjust project plans where needed, and bringing in additional collaborators as appropriate. 
• Monitor the project and maintaining all documentation, including creating and routinely updating a project-specific set of files that includes appropriate grant regulations, all grant documents (grant award letters, program officer correspondence, budget revisions), and budgets, including approved expenses, budget modifications, and similar documents.  
• Monitor and track project spending, approve grant expenditures, and provide budget reporting to the college’s fiscal office.

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION (25%) 

• Collaboratively work with project staff to develop student-centered instructional support and programming that is pedagogically sound and culturally responsive and relevant while intentionally empowering students academically and socially.   
• Collect data and assess project progress, outcomes, and success, collaborating with the external evaluator and CCA’s IR Office to ensure that all appropriate data is being collected and tracked.  
• Monitor and report project progress, outcomes, and upcoming areas of focus to the CCA leadership and key stakeholders.  
• Develop and submit interim and annual reports as required by the U.S. Department of Education, and maintain familiarity with all program regulations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Bachelor’s degree. 

• Proven experience managing large-scale projects, including staff supervision and budgets, preferably including federally funded grants. 

• Demonstrate a commitment to engaging in diversity, inclusion and equity practices in prior professional roles. 

• Experience with data collection, evaluation, and report writing, either directly or through institutional or external contractor collaborations. 

• Experience working on projects serving underserved student populations, with a preference for projects serving students of color, low-income, and first-generation students.  

• Experience building collaborative relationships and partnerships with faculty, administrators, staff, students, parents and families.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master’s Degree, preferably in higher education or related field. 

• Bi-lingual English/Spanish. 

• Experience in a community college setting. 

• Extensive knowledge and experience in the areas of diversity, inclusion and equity. 

• Strong understanding of systemic structures that create inequitable outcomes for underrepresented populations.

ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES/KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Demonstrated student-centered approach. 

• Proven transformative or servant leadership and staff development. 

• Ability to take innovative and creative approach in the workplace.  

• Demonstrates strong skills, knowledge and ability to engage diverse student populations. 

• Ability to evaluate and elevate programs for continuous improvement. 

• Experience with facilitating groups or teaching in a classroom setting.  

• Committed to, and focused on: 

• The mission and purpose of a community college 

• Developing, implementing and assessing high-impact practices and instructional strategies that have led to dismantling of structures that maintain inequity.

SALARY RANGE:  Anticipated salary range is mid $50’s to 60k annually. The specific salary will be determined by the qualifications of the selected candidate balanced with departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information. CCA offers an excellent benefit plan. Leave and holiday benefits are also included.  

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION MATERIAL: An initial review of applications will begin on  November 11th and will continue until the position is filled.   

APPLICATION PROCESS: When submitting your application material, please include a cover letter, current resume, and professional references.  Official transcripts showing the highest degree achieved should be submitted to HR@ccaurora.edu upon offer of employment. 

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

By submitting an application for this announced position, applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of their knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with the Community College of Aurora; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law. 

NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS: 

• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire. 

• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment. 

• Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process. 

• Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire. 

• CCA is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit the COPERA web page. 

• 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 your application material.

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF AURORA INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE STATEMENT:  

You matter. You are valued. You belong. CCA is a community that is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion through INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE. We can only achieve this together.  

CCA embraces INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE because we want our students, staff, and faculty to learn and contribute within an inclusive environment. This means members of our College community will be active, respectful, and mindful of equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels of engagement. INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE will provide a foundation for student and institutional success.  

For more information on CCA’s commitment to Inclusive Excellence please visit the Inclusive Excellence page. 

CCA MISSION: "The Community College of Aurora serves our diverse community by providing high quality instruction and support services to prepare students for transfer and employment." 

  VISION:  We aspire to be the college where every student succeeds. 

  Recognizing our diversity is only the first step toward INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE. We must also be intentional in valuing cultural differences and experiences, while incorporating them into practices, curricula, and policies. The CCA community will be transformed through the following actions: 

Create an INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE plan 

Incorporate evidence-based and inclusive teaching strategies and curricula in the classroom 

Provide high quality, inclusive, and responsive programming and services outside the classroom 

Assess and evaluate the practices, policies, and outcomes of the College for inclusiveness 

Provide intentional faculty and staff professional development that focuses on the implementation of INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE 

Communicate support and direction for INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE through institutional leaders 

Identify, prioritize, and allocate resources that support Inclusive Excellence 

Foster a climate for open dialogue 

Facilitate Opportunities for cross-cultural interaction 

According to the Association of American Colleges & Universities INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE is:  

“…an active process through which colleges and universities achieve excellence in learning, teaching, student development, institutional functioning, and engagement in local and global communities” (AACU, 2016, para. 2). 

References: Association of American Colleges & Universities. (2016). Making excellence inclusive. Retrieved from http://aacu.org/making-excellence-inclusive  

THE FEDERAL CLERY ACT (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agency's Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the CCA website at the Student Right to Know page. A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the College Security Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or on property controlled or owned by Community College of Aurora, as well as public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, our campuses.  

ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS: Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Robert Callaway at 303-360-4733 or Robert.Callaway@CCAurora.edu at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date. 

PREGNANCY RELATED ACCOMMODATIONS, COLORADO ANTI-DISCRIMINATION ACT (CADA): The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for health conditions related to pregnancy or the physical recovery from childbirth. Candidates wishing to request reasonable accommodations must do so as soon as possible, preferably at least three days prior to the exam or interview. If you are an individual who wishes to request reasonable accommodations, please contact us at 303-360-4733 or Robert.Callaway@CCAurora.edu.  

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: The Community College of Aurora prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment including those that violate federal and state law, or the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Board Policies 3-120 and 4-120.  The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its employment practices or educational programs and activities.  The Community College of Aurora will take appropriate steps to ensure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in vocational education programs.  

For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Cindy Hesse, Director of Human Resources at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at 303-360-4752, or e-mail at Cindy.Hesse@CCAurora.edu.  

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