Associate Vice President (AVP) of Workforce and Commerce City

Salary: $125,000.00 Annually
Location : 16000 East CentreTech Parkway Aurora, CO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 220011
Division: Institutional Support
Opening Date: 05/26/2026
Closing Date: 5/28/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

THIS IS AN INTERNAL-ONLY POSITION. IF YOU ARE NOT A CURRENT CCA EMPLOYEE, YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Associate Vice President (AVP) of Workforce & Commerce City Campus is a senior leadership position responsible for driving the strategic vision, development, and operational oversight of workforce education initiatives and the Commerce City Campus. Reporting to the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, the AVP provides direct supervision of the Dean of Workforce, the Workforce Program Assistant, and Workforce Faculty. This role serves as the institutional champion for skilled trades offerings, non-credit, industry-aligned credentials, and workforce skill development, while also overseeing programming through the Center for Adult Education. They will work in partnership with the Vice President of External Strategy and Chief of Staff to ensure programming to complement and strengthen the VPES's Corporate College Vision.
OVERVIEW OF CCA

The Community College of Aurora serves our diverse community by providing high-quality instruction and support services to prepare students for transfer and employment. We are particularly interested in applicants that demonstrate a commitment to working with individuals and groups from diverse identities, including but not limited to: socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, disability, multilingual learners, veterans, non-traditional, race and ethnic backgrounds.

More than 20 different languages and 60 countries are represented at CCA. In addition to traditional degree and certificate programs, CCA offers non-credit professional development courses, customized training, and economic and workforce development resources to employer partners and individual professionals seeking to enhance the capacity and productivity of their workforce or individual knowledge and skills. The college centers diversity, equity, and inclusion and we actively seek to employee partners who want to join us in working to reducing outcome gaps among our diverse student population.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Leadership & Vision

• In partnership with our cross divisional workforce and corporate college model, develop and execute a comprehensive strategic plan for workforce education and the Commerce City Campus aligned with institutional goals and regional labor market needs
• Serve as the primary institutional leader for the growth and sustainability of skilled trades programs and non-credit, industry-aligned credentials
• Identify emerging workforce trends and translate them into innovative programming opportunities
• Build and maintain relationships with city leaders, industry partners, employers, workforce development boards, and community stakeholders

Supervision & Team Leadership

• Provide direct supervision, mentorship, and performance evaluation for the Dean of Workforce, Workforce Program Assistant, and Workforce Faculty
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture focused on student and community outcomes
• Support professional development and growth opportunities for direct reports and broader workforce team members

Commerce City Campus Oversight

• Serve as the senior administrative leader for the Commerce City Campus, ensuring effective operations, programming, and community engagement
• Oversee campus facilities planning, scheduling, and resource allocation in coordination with institutional services
• Cultivate the Commerce City Campus as a hub for workforce development and community partnerships

Workforce Program Development & Implementation

• Lead the design, launch, and continuous improvement of skilled trades offerings and non-credit credential programs
• Ensure all workforce programming is industry-aligned, responsive to employer needs, and leads to meaningful employment outcomes
• Develop and manage partnerships with industry certifying bodies and credentialing organizations
• Oversee curriculum development processes for non-credit and workforce programs in collaboration with faculty and industry advisors

Center for Adult Education

• In partnership with the Dean of Workforce, provide administrative oversight of programming within the Center for Adult Education
• Ensure adult education offerings complement and create pathways into workforce credential programs
• Support integrated education and training models that combine basic skills with workforce preparation

Budget & Resource Management

• Develop and manage budgets for workforce programming and the Commerce City Campus
• Identify and pursue grant funding, contract training revenue, and alternative funding sources to support workforce initiatives
• Ensure responsible stewardship of institutional resources

Data, Assessment & Continuous Improvement

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators for workforce programs, including enrollment, completion, credential attainment, and employment outcomes
• Use data-driven decision-making to refine programming and demonstrate return on investment
• Prepare reports for institutional leadership, accrediting bodies, and external stakeholders

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution (required)
• Five (5) or more years of progressive leadership experience in workforce development, career and technical education, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing non-credit, workforce, or skilled trades programs
• Experience supervising professional staff and/or faculty
• Knowledge of industry credentialing, apprenticeship models, and employer engagement strategies
• Community College instruction and an understanding of the skilled trades fields

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctoral degree in education, workforce development, organizational leadership, or a related discipline
• Experience in a community college or higher education setting
• Familiarity with adult education programming and integrated education and training models
• Track record of securing grants or external funding for workforce initiatives

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Salary Range: Anticipated salary is $125,000.00 annually. This salary is 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 , including generous leave, holiday, and education benefits.


Deadline to Submit Application Material: This is an internal-only position. The posting window is 05/26/2026 to 11:59PM on 05/28/2026.

Application Process: When submitting your online application, please include a cover letter clearly shows how the applicant's professional experiences align with the minimum qualifications, current resume, and professional references. Official transcripts showing the highest degree achieved should be submitted to upon offer of employment. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at


By applying 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.

Application Checklist

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

• A complete online application
• A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position
• A current resume uploaded as an attachment to your online application
• Candidates identified as finalists must provide three to five professional references, at least two of which must include a current direct supervisor and most recent supervisor. If you cannot provide two supervisor references, an opportunity will be afforded for discussion and consideration of alternative references with the CCA Human Resource Office. Please note, out of professional courtesy to you, we will not contact your listed references without first providing notice to you as a candidate prior to beginning the reference check-process.
• A copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation is required as part of your application. Please submit this as an attachment to your application. Please note that you have the right to redact dates from your transcript during the application process. A full, unredacted copy will be required upon hire.
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Notice to all Applicants:

• 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
• Individuals currently or formerly employed by the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, and/or who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.
• For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer,Erica Hines, Chief Human Resources & Personnel Success Officer at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207H, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io or e-mail at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Colorado Residency Requirement:

Eligible applicants must be either a current Colorado resident or be able to provide proof of residency in Colorado within 30 days of the start date for the position, or they may be deemed ineligible for employment with the Community College of Aurora. Please contact with any questions.

Community College of Aurora Inclusive Excellence Statement:

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. 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.

Welcoming, Respectful, Inclusive - Together, we are CCA.

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 theA 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 contactErica Hines at View phone number on click.appcast.io orat 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.


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, marital status, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Erica Hines, Chief Human Resources & Personnel Success Officer at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207E, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io or e-mail at View email address on click.appcast.io.
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