Vice President & Campus Dean

Job Description:

Primary Responsibility

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 campuses to ensure the success of students, employees and the communities served by the campuses under her/his/their leadership. This position oversees two non-residential campuses 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/community education programs. The position also 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 with nine bachelor’s programs in addition to traditional community college programs—adult basic education, certificates, and associates degrees. CMC maintains multiple campuses over a broad geographic area. The college proudly identifies as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and is a political subdivision governed by a nonpartisan elected board of trustees. The college is public and receives the majority of its funding from local property tax revenues.

This position works closely with the college’s executive team, colleagues at other CMC campuses, as well as internal and external constituent groups to further CMC’s mission and vision, including responding to the changing needs and demographics of local communities. The position oversees all operations at the campuses, adhering to college-wide policy and working in close collaboration with central office leadership and departments. The incumbent is accountable for campus compliance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations; for ensuring that operations and programming are consistent with college-wide practice and procedures; and for providing effective engagement with community stakeholders, including K-12 school officials, business and non-profit leaders, elected and government officials, alumni, and others. The position is responsible for the oversight, direction, and operations of any and all service sites. In collaboration and coordination with the CMC Foundation, the Vice President and Campus Dean will engage in friend- and fundraising locally and contribute to college-wide projects and campaigns from time to time.

This position may be combined with other central or college-wide roles and responsibilities.

The hiring range for the position is $159,836.15 - $177,595.74 annual salary depending upon a combination of education and experience. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Pet insurance, retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, annual & sick time, mental health resources, healthy lifestyle benefits, affordable transitional housing may be available to the successful candidate based on eligibility and availability, relocation if applicable. CMC utilizes a wage progression compensation model that accounts for a candidate’s skill and experience. Although a salary range is listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

Colorado Mountain College requires that employees perform their assigned duties within the State of Colorado. The College further expects employees to accurately report their work location at all times. Failure to do so impairs the College's ability to ensure compliance with tax, payroll, employment, information security, and operational requirements.

Pre-requisites for Position (Qualifications Standards)

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate sound executive-level management skills; productive, positive experiences working with diverse communities and leading employees of various backgrounds; innovative approaches to conventional systems; and success partnering with external organizations to solve community needs. Adaptability and a disposition toward flexibility are essential to meeting new economic challenges and changing community demographics. Knowledge of and experience with managing a complex organization, direct experience leading an academic unit in a multi-campus (system) environment, and an understanding of applied and community education programming highly desirable. Successful experience working with K-12, business, local government, and/or non-profit partners is essential.

Demonstrated education and experience sufficient for the rigors of the position necessary. This might include graduate education from an accredited institution and a minimum of seven years or relevant executive or senior level experience or equivalent. Ten years’ experience in complex organizations preferred.

Special skills or abilities related to position: knowledge of current principles, practices, and trends in leadership, organizational development, and management; higher education budgeting and fiscal oversight; state and federal laws, codes and regulations covering higher educational institutions; trends and developments in technology which have campus and/or district-wide implications.

Ability to lead campuses through multi-faceted opportunities; facilitate cooperation through discussion and consensus-building; analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of organizational goals; implement organizational/reorganization policy to effect a functional administrative delivery system; identify and respond to public and Board of Trustees issues and concerns; ability to provide leadership in the areas of integrity and ethics in order to implement institutional goals; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish cooperative working relationships in the course of performing assigned duties.

Welcoming. Innovative. Focused on Student Success. These values reflect the soul of CMC. They guide us in building our teams, cultivating leaders, and expanding our approaches and mindset. They guide us to be an institution of higher education that’s the right fit for every faculty member, staff, student, collaborative partner, and community member in our trust. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds.

Bilingual or conversational language abilities preferred (English/Spanish).

To Apply: Please submit the required letter of interest, resume, and list of three professional references. CMC is an EOE committed to diversifying its workforce.

Position anticipated to close on July 6, 2026 or until filled.

For any questions regarding this position, please contact CMC at jobs@coloradomtn.edu

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