Vice President of Student Services

ABOUT COLORADO NORTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE:

Colorado Northwestern Community College
(CNCC) fosters educational excellence and student success, prepares students for local and global citizenship, anticipates and responds to
the needs of surrounding communities, and contributes to evolving regional economic development. CNCC is a small, rural community college
located in Northwest Colorado with campuses located in Rangely, CO and Craig, CO. CNCC offers an exceptional experience to employees with
outdoor activities, wildlife, and small rural communities. 

The College has various unique programs including Aviation
Technology (Flight), Aviation Maintenance Technology, National Park Service Academy, and the Paleontology Plan of Study. We also offer great
opportunities for our students in Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Cosmetology, and Automotive Technology. The college provides AA, AS, AAS, and
certificate programs so students have excellent choices in their degree plans.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Serves as one of
three Vice Presidents college-wide, with cabinet level responsibilities. This position is responsible for all aspects of Student Affairs
including but not limited to: Admissions, Advising, Athletics, Campus Life, Financial Aid, Recruiting, Registrar, and Student Success. The
Vice President of Student Services serves as the Senior Executive Officer responsible for providing leadership and general management for
Student Affairs. Their primary role will be to promote and oversee implementation of policies, procedures and a climate which fosters
access, equity, inclusion, and diversity. This position will oversee the development of a strategic enrollment management plan and campus
engagement and co-curricular learning strategy, to increase enrollment, student success, engagement and completion.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

Student Affairs & Enrollment Management

1. Participate
in and coordinate, student academic advising and learning support activities with other staff within the Student Affairs Division and
Instruction Division.

2. Oversee all aspects of Student Affairs including admissions, advising, athletics, campus life, financial
aid, recruiting, and registrar.

3. Recommend, develop, and implement policies and procedures that promote student success.

4.
Function as the College’s Director of Enrollment Services. As such, will manage the overall scope of the admissions process from
inquiry to application to matriculation. Defines enrollment management department objectives and ensures that they align. Oversee Student
Services operations at both the Rangely and Craig campuses.

5. Create, assess, update, and implement a Strategic Enrollment
Management Plan that is data informed and aligns with the mission and vision of CNCC. Collaborate with marketing and communications on
issues pertaining to the overall image of the College and promoting its mission and vision.

6. In collaboration with an enrollment
management team chaired by this position, design, execute and assess a comprehensive annual recruitment and retention plan that includes
outreach to conferences, exhibits, events, colleges and universities, diverse populations and cultural groups as well as strategic
partnerships.

7. Lead all recruitment, retention, and completion efforts by creating innovative enrollment strategies to sustain and
grow the enrollment numbers at CNCC.

8. Work with campus leaders and faculty to determine the best placement methods for students in
order to ensure success in their classes.

9. Formulate and develop student policies, rights to privacy, and appropriate disciplinary
procedures. Monitors academic probation and dismissal. Handles student issues related to complaints, conduct, academic dishonesty,
instructor concerns and club activities.

10. Ensure a welcoming, accepting, and fair campus environment and comprehensive student
life program.

11. Oversee the counseling or advising of individuals and groups on matters pertaining to personal problems,
educational and vocational objectives, social and recreational activities, and financial assistance.

12. Works closely with the
non-credit area of the College to convert non-credit students to credit students.

Overall Leadership

1. Serve on
President’s Cabinet and Advisory Group to establish programs and policies that fulfill the mission and vision of the College. May
serve in the President’s stead.

2. Facilitate and foster open communication and positive working relationships with all college
departments.

3. Develop and monitor the budget of areas of responsibility.

4. Provide primary leadership, direction, and
support for CNCC on a day-to-day basis under the guidance of the President with special emphasis on Student Affairs. Represent the College
in the community on matters pertaining to student programs and activities.

5. Work collaboratively within the college and with the
System Office on student life, recruitment, retention, advising, and other student services.

6. Work as the Chief Administrative
Officer on matters concerning students and student life. 

7. Promote respect for students, faculty and staff and works to
recognize initiative and excellence.

8. Ensure compliance with federal, state and CCCS rules and regulations.

9. Attend, and
actively participate in, system-wide Student Affairs officers meetings.

10. Participate in the hiring, supervision, and evaluation of
full-time staff as appropriate.

11. Develop, foster and promote new opportunities with public and private sector entities.

13.
Ensure compliance with applicable Federal (e.g. Title IX), State and local laws, policies, and regulations in relation to System, Board and
College policies, including reports as required in the areas of resource allocation and management systems.

14. Oversee grants that
relate to student services and activities.

15. Maintain open communication with the President. Provide overall strategic leadership
for the College in all student affairs functions, with guidance from the CNCC President.

16. Serve on committees and councils as
directed, and performs other duties as assigned by the President.

MINIMUM/ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

This job requires any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and/or experience as indicated
below:

1. Education and Training: Master’s Degree in Student Services or
related field.

2. Prior Related Experience:

· A minimum of five years’
experience in student affairs, teaching, or other areas in higher education.

· Supervisory experience

·
Enrollment experience in a collegiate setting

· Title IX experience

3. Equipment
Skills:

· Microsoft software knowledge including Word and Excel

4. Other Qualifications:

· Excellent written and verbal skills. Must be able to communicate effectively with faculty and staff members

·
Evaluate systems that reward innovation, team accomplishment and measurable outcomes

· Provide succession planning processes
for college leadership

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Prior Related
Experience:

· Five + years’ experience in Student Affairs Administration

· Rural college
experience

· Experience with Ellucian Recruit, Maxient, EAB Navigate, AppArmor and Banner or other Student Information
System

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

All interested and qualified applicants are asked to
submit a cover letter, resume and three letters of recommendation, along with a completed Colorado Northwestern Community College
application for exempt employment to the Department of Human Resources.

Colorado Northwestern Community College is an Equal
Opportunity Employer

Colorado Northwestern Community College 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, gender identity, or sexual orientation in
its employment practices or educational programs and activities. Colorado Northwestern Community College will take appropriate steps to
ensure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in vocational education programs. The
College has designated Jennifer Rea, Associate Dean of Students and Campus Life, as its Title IX/EO Coordinator and Brett Caskey, Associate
Dean of Student Success, as its ADA/Section 504/Title II Coordinator with the responsibility to coordinate its civil rights compliance
activities and grievance procedures. If you have any questions regarding Title IX/EO please contact Jennifer Rea, at (970) 675-3229 or jennifer.rea@cncc.edu and for questions regarding ADA/Section
504/Title II please contact Brett Caskey at 970-675-3213 or brett.caskey@cncc.edu. Reasonable accommodations are available. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact
Angela Miller, Executive Director of Human Resources, at 970.675.3235 or angela.miller@cncc.edu.

You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Region
VIII, Federal Office Building, 1244 North Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204, telephone (303) 844-3417.

Title IX/EO
Coordinator

Name: Jennifer Rea

Address: 500 Kennedy Drive, Rangely, CO 81648

Phone: 970.675.3229

Deputy
Title IX Coordinator

Name: Angela Miller

Address: 500 Kennedy Drive Rangely, CO 81648

Phone: 970.675.3235

Deputy EO Coordinator

Name: Angela Miller

Address: 500 Kennedy Drive Rangely, CO 81648

Phone:
970.675.3235

ADA/Section 504/Title II Coordinator

Name: Brett Caskey

Address: 500 Kennedy Drive, Rangely CO
81648

Phone: 970.675.3213