ASPIRE Scholars Program Manager, Internal Announcement

Applicants must be a current, active Pikes Peak State College employee within the 2024 calendar year, any capacity.

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

The ASPIRE (Achieving Success through Personalized Inclusive Real-world Education) Scholars Program Manager will lead the development, implementation, and management of the Inclusive Higher Education Certificate (IHEC) ASPIRE Scholars Program at Pikes Peak State College. This role is responsible for creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment that empowers students with intellectual disabilities to achieve their academic, personal, and professional goals. The ASPIRE Scholars Program Manager will collaborate with faculty, staff, and community partners to design innovative curricula, provide holistic student support services, and foster a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion within the program and the college community.   The ASPIRE Scholars Program Manager shares a commitment to and exemplifies principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion in all work done within the department and as part of the college community. The ASPIRE Scholars Program Manager embraces and exemplifies the college values of respect, collaboration, quality, access, diversity, and inclusion when participating in a variety of institutional initiatives and activities, serving on committees, and representing the college, the division, and the department to assigned groups and tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completed Master's degree in special education, higher education administration, or a closely related field.
• Five years of experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of best practices in inclusive higher education and transition services.
• Demonstrated experience in leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience with program development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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

• Completed Doctoral degree in special education, higher education administration, or a closely related field.
• Experience with grant management and reporting.
• Familiarity with Colorado Community College System policies and procedures.
• Proven track record of successful partnerships with community organizations and businesses.
• Experience with Special Education Rules and Regulations through the Colorado Department of Education.
• Supervisory experience.
• Project management experience.
• Spanish language ability to read, write, and speak fluent Spanish.

For full consideration, all application materials must be received by 4:00 p.m. on October 8, 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.

Applicants must be a current, active Pikes Peak State College employee within the 2024 calendar year, any capacity.

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 Colleg