Vice President & Campus Dean

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of CMC’s President & CEO and in close coordination with the College’s President, the Vice President and Campus Dean of the Aspen and Carbondale campuses provides executive‑level vision, innovation, and overall leadership to ensure the success of students, employees, and the communities served by the campuses under her/his/their leadership.

The position oversees two non‑residential campuses, each with strong enrollments in first responder programs, concurrent enrollment programs, English as a Second Language, and fine arts. The campuses also maintain robust enrollments in non‑credit and community‑education programs. In addition, the Vice President and Campus Dean oversees a community collaboration site in Basalt and off‑campus instruction in various locations across the Roaring Fork Valley.

Colorado Mountain College is a dual‑mission, open‑access institution offering nine bachelor’s programs in addition to traditional community college programs—adult basic education, certificates, and associate degrees. The college proudly identifies as a Hispanic‑Serving Institution and is governed by a non‑partisan elected board of trustees.

Hiring range:
–   annual salary, dependent on education and experience. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Pet insurance, retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, annual and sick leave, mental health resources, healthy‑lifestyle benefits, and affordable transitional housing (subject to eligibility). Relocation assistance may be provided if applicable.

• 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 advance the College’s vision.
• Develop collaborative relationships with senior leaders, faculty, staff, students, community organizations, government agencies, 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 systems of internal control necessary to comply with federal, state, and local legal reporting requirements.

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

• 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 the 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 the development of public‑service, education, and training programs.
• Represent the College and local campuses at community functions and service groups.
• Meet with local businesses to identify and address workforce development needs.
• Provide leadership in friend‑ and fundraising…