Academic Coordinator

Colorado Mountain College-Glenwood Springs

1d•$66,475 - $73,861

About The Position

Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Instruction, the Academic Coordinator supports and coordinates a wide variety of campus academic processes and oversees the credit and/or non-credit instruction or concurrent enrollment as designated. Responsibilities of this position include selecting adjunct faculty for credit and/or non-credit assignments and coordinating credit and/or non-credit courses, concurrent enrollment and programming, working with the Assistant Dean of Instruction to create class schedules, supporting campus adjunct faculty credentialing, providing support to faculty with educational technology and learning management needs, and working in collaboration with other campus team members to coordinate programs and events in support of student learning and experiences. Pre-requisites for Position (Qualifications Standards) Education and experience sufficient for the rigors of the position. Examples may include a Bachelor’s Degree along with two years of related experience, or equivalent education and experience that will provide the necessary knowledge, skill and abilities to perform the functions of the position. Examples of desired experience may include experience with aspects of program coordination and support, community education, and demonstrated knowledge of technology used in educational environments. Special Skills or abilities directly applicable to the position: proficiency with current technology applications including technology used in education, detail orientation and accuracy in recordkeeping and reporting, budget management, ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with others, ability to work well with internal and external parties, experience with organizing, promoting, and coordinating processes and events. Welcoming. Innovative. Focused on Student Success. These principles 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, and community member in its trust. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds. Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities preferred. Hiring range = $66,474.90 - $73,861.01 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. Position anticipated to close on January 4, 2026 or until filled.

Requirements

Education and experience sufficient for the rigors of the position. Examples may include a Bachelor’s Degree along with two years of related experience, or equivalent education and experience that will provide the necessary knowledge, skill and abilities to perform the functions of the position.
proficiency with current technology applications including technology used in education
detail orientation and accuracy in recordkeeping and reporting
budget management
ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with others
ability to work well with internal and external parties
experience with organizing, promoting, and coordinating processes and events.
Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds.
Successful completion of a background check including motor vehicles records report will be required.
Incumbents in this position will adhere to all safety and compliance policies of Colorado Mountain College while performing all duties assigned.

Nice To Haves

Examples of desired experience may include experience with aspects of program coordination and support, community education, and demonstrated knowledge of technology used in educational environments.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees credit and/or non-credit courses including scheduling and adjunct faculty selection.
Works in partnership with campus marketing professional on promotion of classes and bulletin production.
Manages budget associated with credit and/or non-credit programming, First Year Experience and other programs as assigned
Works in partnership with the Assistant Dean of Instruction and student affairs to create semester class schedules.
Support campus faculty in Canvas use, aiding and expertise
Review and coordinate updates and all required documentation and information for campus adjunct faculty credentialing process.
Verify, request and coordinate information in response to credentialing requests.
Coordinate learning management program including textbook adoptions, desk copy requests, and assisting with student return of textbooks.
Co-lead campus First Year Experience.
Serve as resource and support for adjunct faculty with technical, operational and material needs.
Provide assessment assistance to Assistant Dean of Instruction when necessary.
Assign and coordinate training for newly hired adjunct faculty and ongoing adjunct faculty when needed.
May be asked to serve as liaison with the CEPA Coordinator or may be designated as the CEPA Coordinator by the campus to ensure CEPA classes are programmed and running properly.
Review and verify course syllabus in Canvas for all credit and/or non-credit adjunct and other adjunct faculty as needed.
Participate in campus committees and events, and may chair committees as assigned, such as professional development committee and instructional equipment committee, or others.
Records management, data and reporting as needed for all areas of responsibility.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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