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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

Senior Director of Student Success and P-20 Alignment

NEOGOV is part of the State of Colorado, and they are seeking a Senior Director of Student Success and P-20 Alignment. This role provides leadership to the SSAA team, overseeing student success programs and implementing public policies related to student admission and services.

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Responsibilities

Convene and assist in advancing the work of the Admission Council, the Registrar Council, Title IX Advisory Committee, and the Disability Services Advisory Committee
Direct the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the state’s admissions and P-20 alignment policies
Lead Department efforts for Concurrent Enrollment and work closely with the Colorado Department of Education in facilitating the program
Direct and monitor relevant student affairs CCHE policies and Department procedures that reflect statutory changes and Governor’s policy changes
Collaborate with public institutions in developing and implementing new policy and communicate broadly to stakeholders, including students and parents, affected by these changes
Create a culture that encourages dialog internally among department staff and with external partners
Serve as lead for the Section VI: Student Services Section of Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE) policies, responsible for ensuring the policies within that section stay up to date
Serve as liaison to various partners including institutional student affairs personnel, high school administrators and counselors, Colorado Department of Education working groups, and public and private student access initiatives
Collaborate with My Colorado Journey in the maintenance of the web-based admissions planning tool and provide training statewide for high school counselors, parents, and students on the new admissions tool and policy
Represent the office on legislative mandates that are student affairs related
Identify opportunities and drive innovative practices in the design and delivery of student services programs to enhance student success and promote postsecondary attainment, including development and scaling of Open Education Resources and related learning innovations
Provide budgetary oversight and management of the general fund budget for Student Affairs
Strategize to align resources more closely with the Department’s vision

Qualification

Higher education experiencePolicy developmentStudent affairs expertiseBudget managementProject managementCultural sensitivityCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Master's degree from an accredited university or college in education, higher education or related field
Six (6) years of experience in a related field can replace the education requirement of a master's degree
Five (5) years of administrative experience in a postsecondary or related setting
Three (3) or more years of experience in higher education, education policy or other education related fields
Three (3 or more years of experience in progressively responsible leadership
Experience with policy development
Experience with student affairs, admissions policy, and P-20 alignment
Valid Colorado driver's license and compliance with all requirements for driving a state vehicle are required throughout the term of employment
Knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, software and equipment, including the use of personal computers, telephones, Zoom, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Teams)
Knowledge of state statutes, rules and regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines
Knowledge of postsecondary preparedness, admissions, enrollment management and registration procedures
Knowledge of best practices in academic, career and student services advising at pre-collegiate and collegiate levels
Knowledge of college placement, entrance tests, assessments, and state standardized tests
Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations
Ability to manage sensitive issues and confidential information
Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally
Ability to apply project management skills
Ability to establish and maintain relationships with internal/external stakeholders
Ability to apply cross-cultural sensitivities
Ability to contribute to cultural diversity, equity, and inclusion for educational enrichment
Ability to read and interpret new and existing statutes to identify the impact of proposed legislation on the department

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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