Assistant to the Associate VP of Strategic Partnerships

This is a NON-CLASSIFIED employment opportunity.  Visit the State of Colorado for Classified employment opportunities.   

The position of the Assistant to the Associate Vice President for Strategic Partnerships organizes and manages division operations, overseeing budget and data needs, and supervising department team members. Strategic Partnerships encompasses High School Programs, Workforce Development, and other community partnerships, and this role is critical to developing and maintaining positive external relationships.

The college is looking for a successful leader, which is defined by colleagues as a trusted advisor whose empathy is demonstrated through inclusiveness and service to others as well as possessing strong initiative and follow-through. This person will be described as having integrity, humility, and an inviting demeanor that seeks to collaborate. This leader will demonstrate a strong commitment to the value of diversity among students and staff, as well as sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of PPSC students. The individual works together with colleagues to create an atmosphere of trust and respect in which all can succeed.

The college offers the possibility for alternative work arrangements such as flexplace, remote work, or flextime scheduling upon completion of training and department needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution OR an Associate’s degree with two years of professional level experience performing similar duties to those described for this position OR four years of professional level experience performing similar duties to those described for this position.
• Experience managing projects.
• Administrative and supervisory experience.
• Experience with organizational financial processes and budgets.
• Experience using word processing and spreadsheet software and calendar management tool.

Professional level experience is defined by the Colorado Division of Human Resources: A position that involves the exercise of discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, or sharing an organized body of knowledge.  Colorado revised statute (C.R.S. 24-50-135(1) allows colleges to exempt positions from the State Personnel Classified System that are determined to be professional level work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful experience preparing and analyzing budgets.
• Successful experience identifying appropriate data elements for report preparation and analysis.
• Experience in organizing and managing programs or organizational operations.
• Experience leading projects.
• Demonstrated ability to identify potential challenges and solve problems.
• Demonstrated understanding of and appreciation for diverse populations.
• Successful record of collaboration.
• Demonstrated resilience and ability to embrace change in the workplace.

For full consideration, all application materials must be received by 4:00 p.m. on September 25, 2024.  Applications accepted until position is filled.  

Must be a State of Colorado resident or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment.

Application Instructions:  Application must be submitted online.  Incomplete applications may not receive full consideration.  A complete application will include:

• Cover letter - Address the minimum and preferred qualifications in the order listed on the job announcement.
• Resume - Reflect experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.  
• Unofficial Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts for all degrees conferred.  Official transcripts are required if hired for the position.  
• Professional References - Provide names and contact information for three recent professional references who can address your expertise and background for this position.

This position may be eligible for a variety of employee benefits.  Pikes Peak State College participates in the