Denver Public Schools · 2 weeks ago
PRESIDENT, EMILY GRIFFITH TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Denver Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $220K/yr
10+ years expDenver Public Schools is seeking a President for Emily Griffith Technical College, which serves as a public post-secondary and adult education institution. The President will provide visionary leadership, oversee educational offerings, manage budgets, and foster partnerships to enhance the College's position as a leader in career and technical education.
Primary/Secondary Education
Responsibilities
Craft and articulate an inclusive, forward thinking strategy that strengthens Emily Griffith Technical College’s (EGTC) position as a national leader in career and technical education
Build and sustain meaningful external partnerships with industry leaders, elected officials, and post secondary institutions to enhance programming and job placement
Oversee the development and evaluation of educational offerings, including the launch of the groundbreaking Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree and the Adult High School
Expertly manage the College’s approximately $30 million budget and advocate for diverse funding streams from state, municipal, and private sources
Ensure high rates of student completion, licensure, and workforce placement by advancing student services and institutional infrastructure
Act as the primary ambassador for EGTC, elevating its profile through public speaking, community activities, and industry conferences
Identify opportunities to optimize internal systems, technologies, and facilities, including the transition of programs to new campus locations
Foster a collaborative, transparent environment by providing resources, professional development, and maintaining positive relationships with the instructor union
Collaborate closely with the DPS executive cabinet and the Emily Griffith Foundation to align strategic initiatives and student support services
Monitor emerging technologies and labor market trends to ensure EGTC remains nimble and responsive to the evolving needs of the Colorado job market
Craft and articulate an inclusive, forward thinking strategy that strengthens Emily Griffith Technical College’s (EGTC) position as a national leader in career and technical education
Build and sustain meaningful external partnerships with industry leaders, elected officials, and post secondary institutions to enhance programming and job placement
Oversee the development and evaluation of educational offerings, including the launch of the groundbreaking Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree and the Adult High School
Expertly manage the College’s approximately $30 million budget and advocate for diverse funding streams from state, municipal, and private sources
Ensure high rates of student completion, licensure, and workforce placement by advancing student services and institutional infrastructure
Act as the primary ambassador for EGTC, elevating its profile through public speaking, community activities, and industry conferences
Identify opportunities to optimize internal systems, technologies, and facilities, including the transition of programs to new campus locations
Foster a collaborative, transparent environment by providing resources, professional development, and maintaining positive relationships with the instructor union
Collaborate closely with the DPS executive cabinet and the Emily Griffith Foundation to align strategic initiatives and student support services
Monitor emerging technologies and labor market trends to ensure EGTC remains nimble and responsive to the evolving needs of the Colorado job market
Qualification
Required
Ten (10) or more years of substantial senior leadership experience in an institution focused on career and technical education, workforce development, or trades
Seven (7) or more years of management responsibility
Proven ability to manage complex institutional budgets and diverse funding streams
Ability to identify key issues and relationships relevant to achieving long range goals or vision
Ability to effectively lead an organization
Strategic planning and organizational development knowledge and skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to lead a high-performing team
Demonstrated experience performing as an effective leader and team player, and recognizing and resolving conflicts or potentially controversial situations through diplomacy
Superior leadership, coaching and mentoring skills
Ability to develop, plan, and implement long range goals, establish priorities, and organize resources
Encourages diversity and mutual respect among team members and demonstrates compassion and sensitivity
Demonstrated success in building authentic relationships with racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse communities
Thorough industry knowledge
Experience fostering productive relationships with unions and guiding instructor expertise
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us
Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position
Benefits
Time off
Health and wellness benefits
PERA Retirement
Company
Denver Public Schools
The mission of Denver Public Schools is to provide all students the opportunity to achieve the knowledge and skills necessary to become contributing citizens in our diverse society.
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