Vice President & Campus Dean

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of CMC’s President & CEO, the Vice President and Campus Dean will provide executive‑level vision, innovation, and overall leadership for the Aspen and Carbondale campuses. The role will oversee two non‑residential campuses, a community collaboration site in Basalt, and off‑campus instruction throughout the Roaring Fork Valley, ensuring the success of students, employees, and the surrounding communities.

• Provide direction to develop organizational, leadership, and diversity initiatives that promote a culture of professional excellence and accountability.
• Work collaboratively with other leadership groups to further the college’s vision.
• Develop collaborative relationships with senior administrators, faculty, staff, students, community organizations, regulators, and the general public.
• Lead and participate in the design and delivery of short, intermediate, and long‑range strategic planning.
• Advance the success of all learners at the college.
• Develop and implement programs, policies, and initiatives.
• Oversee curriculum development, delivery, and instruction.
• Promote collaborative decision‑making.
• Coordinate and support Foundation and overall college advancement and marketing activities.
• Ensure consistent delivery of policies, practices, and internal control systems necessary to comply with federal, state, and legal reporting requirements.

• Develop, implement, and manage budgets for both campuses.
• Create, review, and revise processes and related administrative activities.
• Oversee staffing and administrative structures to ensure effective administration.
• Provide leadership, supervision, and evaluation of site personnel.
• Support faculty and staff development with associated performance expectations and accountability.
• Oversee student residential facilities, food service, libraries, and additional student life functions.

• Develop and oversee student recruitment activities in collaboration with student affairs and the marketing office.
• Oversee and evaluate registration processes and procedures.
• Develop and oversee student retention procedures to ensure student success.
• Oversee the delivery of student support services and instructional support functions.
• Oversee the development and delivery of adult and non‑credit programs.
• Ensure successful implementation of high school (concurrent enrollment) programs.

• Provide leadership and interaction to meet the educational needs of communities served by the campuses.
• Create, develop, and promote positive community service and engagement.
• Identify and ensure development of public service, education, and training programs.
• Represent the College at community functions and service groups.
• Meet with local businesses to identify and address workforce development needs.
• Provide leadership in friend‑ and fundraising efforts in collaboration with the CMC Foundation.

• Supervise and manage the utilization of all campus facilities.
• Identify, plan for, and monitor capital improvements.
• Coordinate acquisition or renovation of campus facilities with the President and other senior administrators.

• Coordinate with the President and other central services personnel to ensure consistent implementation of college‑wide policies, programming, and procedures.
• Supervise the faithful execution of the college’s Strategic Plan.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Successful completion of a background check including a motor‑vehicle records report is required.
• Travel within the college’s service area and statewide will be required, as will weekend and evening work due to the nature of the position.
• Adherence to all safety and compliance policies of Colorado Mountain College is mandatory.

• Graduate education from an accredited institution and a minimum of seven years of relevant executive or senior‑level experience, or equivalent.
• Preferred: ten years of experience in complex organizations; experience leading an academic unit in a multi‑campus environment; understanding of…