Job Details

Dean of Student Success

Position Number: 6399523
Location: Aurora, CO
Position Type: Student Affairs and Services

Dean of Student Success

Community College of Aurora

Salary: $105,000.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 220060

Location: 16000 East CentreTech Parkway Aurora, CO

Department:

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

POSITION SUMMARY
The Community College of Aurora resides in one of the fastest growing suburbs of the Denver metropolitan area. The college is a progressive, dynamic, and culturally expansive institution experiencing rapid growth, but with a strong commitment to high quality education and student success. The Community College of Aurora's Dean of Student Success plays a primary role in student engagement, retention, and success. The dean will provide leadership and support to the student conduct process, special projects, student leadership initiatives, and student development within areas such as career readiness, civic engagement, and other skill building initiatives.

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

We actively promote a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry. CCA enrolls 11,000 students annually, over 62% of whom are students of color, including nearly 32% Hispanic students, 65% of CCA students receive some type of financial aid, including 52% of whom receive Pell grants, and nearly two-thirds are first-generation college students.

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:
Administrative

Oversee the student conduct process-including case assignment, adjudication, and analysis-and provide proactive, restorative, and trauma-informed recommendations for the college to support positive student behavior.
Provide supervision and strategic, student-centered leadership for co-curricular education, civic engagement opportunities, career coaching, and skill building initiatives.
Oversee Commencement event planning and oversight in coordination with the VP of Student Success and Commencement Planning Committee.
Serve as advisor for Student Government Association and collaborate with campus leadership, faculty and instructors to ensure shared governance.
Lead and collaborate on various student success projects and initiatives on behalf of the VP.
Maintain effective communication with students and oversee the Student Handbook to ensure clarity, accessibility, and alignment with institutional guidelines.
Actively advocate for increased student engagement and support co-curricular initiatives that enhance the student experience.
Provide guidance on divisional policies, procedures, services, and activities to create more equitable outcomes for students.
Serve as proxy to the VP, representing the college internally and externally to further its mission and vision, while fulfilling additional duties as requested.

Compliance & Assessment

Chair the behavioral intervention team, including coordinating risk assessments, maintaining training compliance and campus awareness.
Serve as a Title IX/EO intake officer conducting student inquiries on related referrals and providing prevention education programming and resources.
Develop, manage, and oversee annual budgets for assigned areas, ensuring compliance with all relevant budget laws, policies, and guidelines.
Serve as a Campus Security Authority and collaborate with the Director of Security and Emergency Management to complete the Biennial Drug-Free Schools Act Report and the Stop Campus Hazing Report.
Ensure compliance with Colorado Community College System policies, CCA procedures, and state and federal requirements.
Lead the continuous improvement and assessment of student engagement programming, ensuring alignment with CCA's strategic plan.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters degree from an accredited institution in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Educational Leadership, or related field.
Progressively responsible experience in student affairs, student conduct and compliance, student engagement or related student support services.
Minimum of 5 years of professional staff supervision across multiple student support functional areas.
Experience planning and coordinating large scale, campus wide initiatives such as Commencement ceremonies.
Strong commitment to fostering equity, inclusion, and belonging, with experience serving diverse student populations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience working in a community college or open-access institution
Prior experience advising Student Government and supporting both academic and co-curricular student-led organizations.
Experience chairing a Behavior Intervention Team, leading campus-wide crisis management efforts, and Maxient utilization.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Salary Range: Anticipated starting salary range is $105,000.00 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 benefit plan, including generous leave, holiday, and education benefits. Full time employees immediately upon hire earn 15 hours a month annual leave and 10 hours a month sick leave.

Deadline to Submit Application Material: THIS POSITION IS INTERNAL. This position will open on 07/21/2025 and close at 11:59PM on Wednesday 07/23/2025.

Application Process: When submitting your online application, please include a cover letter, current resume, and professional references. Official transcripts showing the highest degree achieved should be submitted to HR@ccaurora.edu upon offer of employment. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at HR@ccaurora.edu.

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.
If you are using education to qualify, 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 HR@CCAurora.edu.

Notice to all Applicants:

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Notice to all Applicants:

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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 A207E, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at (303) 340-7231 or e-mail at Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu.

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 HR@CCAurora.edu 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 https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6399523&targetURL= 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 (303) 340-7231 or erica.hines@ccaurora.edu 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 (303) 340-7231 or Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu.

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 (303) 340-7231 or e-mail at Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/auroraccco/jobs/5014347/dean-of-student-success

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