Nurse Aide Faculty and Program Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description:POSITION SUMMARYThe Community College of Aurora is a dynamic institution committed to serving its diverse staff and student population through principles of equity and inclusion. CCA is seeking a full-time Nurse Aide Program Faculty and Coordinator member for the Health Sciences Department. This position is a faculty role who serves as the designated program coordinator for the Nurse Aide Program. The position is responsible for coordinating and sustaining the Nurse Aide program, teaching Health Sciences courses, and developing and evaluating curriculum. 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 & RESPONSIBILITIES: Instructional Responsibilities: Teach assigned courses in classroom, laboratory, clinical, hybrid, and/or online settings which may include day, evening, and weekend schedules. Maintain required office and campus hours and support students through advising, timely feedback, and academic guidance. Maintain professional communication and collaborative relationships with students, faculty, staff, and college partners. Provide inclusive, evidence-based instruction while maintaining a compliant, supportive learning environment and curriculum-aligned course materials. Program Coordination: Serve as the primary Nurse Aide Program Coordinator, ensuring compliance with Colorado DORA Chapter XI Rules and Regulations for Approval of Nurse Aide Training Programs and applicable Colorado Board of Nursing requirements. Monitor program outcomes, including certification pass rates, and implement strategies to support student success and exceed state minimum benchmarks. Develop and evaluate curriculum per stakeholder needs and regulatory requirements, recommend changes as appropriate. Coordinate and support satellite NUA programs, ensuring alignment with departmental standards, regulatory requirements, and student success outcomes. Assist with class scheduling, staffing, and preparation of materials as requested. Implement student assessment, retention, and compliance processes and support annual program evaluation and reporting. Assist with program budgeting and resource planning in coordination with the Department Chair. Assist with maintaining student compliance. Coordinate and support qualified instructors delivering classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction to students in collaboration with the Department Chair. Maintain required Board of Nursing reporting, clinical agreements, and continuous program evaluation processes to ensure ongoing compliance and quality improvement. Clinical Responsibilities: Coordinate and oversee clinical assignments and student clinical experiences for the Nurse Aide Program. Monitor and evaluate student clinical skills development and reinforce adherence to approved competencies, program policies, and supervision requirements during clinical experiences. Maintain compliance with clinical facility requirements and appliable program and state standards. Service: Institutional and Professional Contributions: Attend faculty meetings and participate in committees that support the mission of the Nurse Aide program, the Health Sciences department, and the College, consistent with SP 3-31. Represent the college on internal committees, task forces, and community boards as requested by leadership. Support student recruitment efforts and divisional activities as requested. Support the maintenance of a program advisory committee to ensure industry and discipline relevance. Engage in professional development activities to stay current with discipline-specific trends and pedagogical advancements. Assist with department duties and participate in annual program assessment efforts as assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Associate’s degree in Nursing from a nationally accredited institution. Current Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) License, or Multi-State compact RN License, in good standing and without restrictions. Currently possess or be able to obtain a Career Technical Education Endorsement in the Health Sciences and Nurse Aide Pathway. Have at least 2 years (4,000 hours) of nursing experience in caring for the elderly and/or the chronically ill of any age of which at least 1 year must be in the provision of services in a long-term care facility. Have completed a course in teaching adults (e.g., Train the Trainer) or have documented experience in teaching adults, or have one year of experience in managing nurse aides, consistent with Rule 1.11 coordinator qualifications. Ability to effectively navigate relevant technology, including online databases, excel, and learning management systems. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through the American Heart Association.PREFERRED QUALIFCIATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, or enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing program. BLS Instructor Certification through the American Heart Association. Previous higher education teaching or administrative experience. A minimum of one-year of nurse aide teaching experience. Teaching experience including skills-based testing and assessment. Experience working with clinical sites in the health science and nurse aide fields. Experience with data collection and reporting. Experience with program accreditation processes. Experience with curriculum development and revision. Experience with online teaching and Learning Management Systems. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Salary Range: Anticipated salary range is $66,449.98- $91,753.43 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 benefit plan, including generous leave, holiday, and education benefits. Deadline to Submit Application Material: The priority deadline to submit applications will be Wednesday August 5th, 2026 and continue until the position is filled 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 View email address on ziprecruiter.com upon offer of employment. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at View email address on ziprecruiter.com. 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. For any questions or technical issues please contact View email address on ziprecruiter.com. 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. 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 ziprecruiter.com or e-mail at View email address on ziprecruiter.com. 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 View email address on ziprecruiter.com 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 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 Erica Hines at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com or View email address on ziprecruiter.com 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 View phone number on ziprecruiter.com or View email address on ziprecruiter.com. 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 p