Associate Vice President, Academic Affairs

Aims is Growing, our Team is Expanding, and Creating Great Opportunities! We want to hire the most talented people we can to help our students succeed!

Aims Community College, locally governed, locally funded, is a debt-free and progressive community college with centralized administrative services located on the Greeley Campus, which supports three additional locations. Situated on the front range of the Colorado Rockies, serving over 8000 learners annually, Aims Community College prepares students for success in more than 200 degree and certificate programs. Our wonderful staff, faculty, and administration work as a team to ensure excellent service.  This commitment was recognized by The Denver Post and Monster Jobs as the “Best Place to Work” in 2018 and 2019!

Our commitment to a Diverse Community:

Our student body reflects the growing diversity of our community: 55% of our students identify as white, 36% as Hispanic, 2% as Asian, 2% as African-American, and 2% as multiracial.  Aims Community College is committed to serving all of our students, including populations that are traditionally underserved in higher education, and we welcome applicants who share a commitment to inclusive excellence.

Purpose: Build a Stronger Community
Vision: First Choice - The Recognized Leader in Learning and Student Success
Mission: Provide knowledge and skills to advance quality of life, economic vitality, and overall success of the diverse communities we serve.

2018-2023 Strategic Directions:
Empower Students to Succeed
Enhance Operational Performance
Enrich Northern Colorado Economic Development

Thank you for your interest in working at Aims Community College!

Questions or Need Assistance:

If you need assistance applying for a job, please contact our HR Department, hrassist@aims.edu , or call us at 970-339-6670.

Instructions for all Applicants:

In order to be considered please provide a thorough and complete application.

• Clearly document job duties performed that relate to responsibilities, qualifications, and essential job duties in the “Work Experience” section on the application. We evaluate your experience based on this information.
• Clearly outline dates of employment and hours worked per week or credit hours worked per term for each employment experience listed in the Work Experience section of the Application.
• Please make sure you state whether work experience (aka work history) is part time or full-time employment (full time is 40 or more hours per week).

Be sure to upload all the required documents listed at the bottom of the Job Description. This can be uploaded as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section.  If there are missing documents, your incomplete application will not be considered.

Upon hire, all positions at Aims Community College require a criminal background check, and may require an MVR, and/or drug screen. Keep in mind, a conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being employed. The nature of a conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs (Assoc. VPAA) is responsible for effective planning, vision, and leadership for the assigned strategic plan tactics and academic plan initiatives. The Assoc. VPAA will provide oversight and coordination for the college’s high school programs, workforce development initiatives and effective operation of the satellite campuses with a focus on developing and enhancing strong partnerships with the communities we serve. Continuing education and CDL also fall within the purview of the satellite campuses and this position. The Assoc. Vice President will also serve as back-up for the Vice President of Academic Affairs as well as represent Aims Community College at state and local meetings.

 

Coordination of Academic Affairs Operations including Satellite Campuses:

• Plans and implements assigned Academic Affairs strategic plan and Academic Plan initiatives and other key Academic Affairs projects:
• Leads the development and implementation of Academic Affairs standard operating processes (SOP’s), and policy reformation process and procedures.
• Ensure satellite campuses have the resources, structure, and support to provide services to students, programs, and the communities served.
• Utilizes surveys/assessments and makes improvements based on results.
• Attends college/community/statewide meetings to support academic areas.
• Attends Advisory Committee meetings for programs (as needed).
  Leads the development of budgets and coordinates oversight of areas of responsibility within academic affairs fiscal matters.
• Provides advice and/or recommendations pertinent to areas of expertise. Serves as a resource for college departments.
• Responds to complicated and/or sensitive/confidential inquiries and situations relative to the work of the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Workforce Development & Innovation:

• Directs the workforce development strategic and operational community planning and initiatives at the college and collaborates with college leadership to ensure meaningful linkage among planning, budgeting, and documentation of workforce relationships and the institution’s effectiveness in expanding these relationships and meeting these needs.
• Builds growth in workforce development and continuing education; develops strategic public, private and governmental partnerships to capitalize on new and emerging opportunities and markets trends.
• Develop and maintain a revenue generating workforce development entity that serves the needs of businesses and industries of northern Colorado.
• Provide leadership to develop regional workforce strategic needs and effective partnerships among the local workforce leadership, governmental leaders and agencies, trade associations, economic development agencies, and community-based organizations to provide quality training/retraining programs.
• Designs, develops and implements community strategic and operational planning activities that will expand the college’s external community stakeholder relationships and programming to increase enrollment in training markets that align with regional economic growth. 
• In conjunction with college leadership, manages and supervises aspects of external community relationships and community stakeholders; executes improved community relationships, and community accountability and functionality.
• Develops processes to determine institutional effectiveness related to community relationships, provides leadership in documenting how the college makes a positive difference for students and in the collective community.

High School Programs:

• Provide administrative support to the high school programs office, which include our Concurrent Enrollment, Career Academy, - Pathways in Technology, ASCENT and Early College programs.
• Collaborate with key district personnel on concurrent enrollment program and pathway development.
• Be knowledgeable on local and state policies governing concurrent enrollment.
• Provide guidance and support to High School Programs office on strategic plan initiatives, strategic enrollment efforts, and any other institutional goals.  
• Provide support and guidance on program evaluation.
• Advocate for High School Program initiates to both internal and external stakeholders

Other Duties as Assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related field such as Higher Education Administration or Non-profit Administration, plus five (5) years of senior level leadership and supervisory experience in higher education and/or other relevant public sector organization related to the duties, roles and responsibilities outlined in this profile.
• Previous experience must include a successful record of overseeing multiple departments/divisions, budgets, personnel, and other appropriate administrative duties.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial and innovative skillset applied to public and/or private sector initiatives.
• Higher education experience.
• Demonstrates passion for student success and the community college mission.
• Successful experience working in a diverse and multicultural community.
• Advocate for inclusion and student equity.
• Successful experience with participatory leadership.
• Commitment to transparency, integrity, collaboration, communication, and ethical behavior.
• Excellent written and verbal skills, with experience in making public presentations.

 

 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five years executive level experience in building strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders in the public, private, corporate, and government sectors to meet workforce needs.
• Experience developing and/or leading an innovation center.
• Doctorate or terminal degree.

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Diversity Statement

Please Note: All required documents can be uploaded in the “my experience” section of the application under Required Documents. ​​

Minimum Payment Amount:

$127,296.00

The hiring range for full-time staff positions is based on qualifications, experience and internal equity and one can earn up to 5% above the minimum salary stated in the job posting. Employees in these positions may be asked to participate in temporary assignments lasting less than 6 months (such as curriculum development, short term projects, meetings and substitute duties) which could amount to additional temporary pay.

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Included with Aims Full-time Employment is a generous package of Benefits, most are listed below:

• Benefits are effective immediately
• 100% employer provided medical & dental coverage employees (employee only option)
• 85% employer provided medical & dental coverage for employee's spouse and/or family
• Voluntary vision insurance
• Staff Annual Leave (minimum accrual of 15 days) & Sick (minimum accrual of 12 days)
• 17 paid holidays and 3 personal days each year
• Summer schedule: 4-day work week - Fridays Off
• Employer paid long-term disability and life insurance premiums  
• Tuition waiver & reimbursement for employees
• Tuition waiver for dependents
• PERA employer (see copera.org for comprehensive benefits) 
• Additional supplemental benefits & retirement programs available
• Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee & one guest
• Free parking on all campuses

 

Screening/Selection:

If you need assistance with this process please contact Human Resources.

Initial screening will be conducted by a committee based on completed application materials.

Please be prepared to submit the following, if required:

• Cover Letter addressing qualifications relative to position requirements
• Resume
• Diversity Statement; see below  
• Teaching Philosophy (for faculty positions only)
• Copy of Transcripts for all positions. Official transcripts will be required if hired for all Full-Time positions

Diversity Statement Instructions

Aims Community College recognizes and celebrates diversity within our students, faculty, and staff. We are committed to equity and inclusion to improve the learning experiences of all students and the working conditions of all employees.

• In your diversity statement, please provide your interpretation of what it means to serve a diverse community and work in an inclusive environment.
• Please include specific examples for how your background, education, and/or professional experience have prepared you to fulfill those responsibilities in this position.
• As you consider what to put in your statement, please note Aims Community College is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, or any other protected class.

Faculty:  Must submit academic transcripts from an accredited institution. Applicants who have degrees from outside of the United States must request a credential evaluation of their transcript. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (www.naces.org) or Association of International Credential Evaluators (www.aice-eval.org) lists members who may be contacted for assistance in evaluating foreign credentials.

If you are a current Aims Community College Faculty and have transcripts on file, then a new official copy is not required.

Aims Community College is an equal opportunity employer.  Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or veteran's status.  All application materials must be submitted by the closing date posted and become the property of Aims Community College. The screening committee will select finalists for interviews. The goal of Aims Community College is to enhance the diversity present in the district we serve. To comply with Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, if hired, you will be required to provide documents within 3 days of hire date to show your identity and your authorization to work. This law applies to all persons hired.