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About the Job
The vision of the Colorado Christian University (CCU) Academy is to provide affordable dual enrollment opportunities for high school students to help cut costs for families, prepare students for college, and provide an avenue for high school students to graduate with a high school diploma, CCU college credit, and even an associate's degree at the same time when they choose to pursue the A.A. in Liberal Arts track.
The Associate Dean of Partner Relations position is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Dean of CCU Academy. The Associate Dean of Partner Relations is a member of the dean's leadership team, providing guidance and support in decision making, strategic planning, and overall vision for CCU Academy. Specifically, the Associate Dean of Partner Relations will oversee the areas of recruitment and partner relations for CCU Academy. The Associate Dean of Partner Relations acts as a spokesperson for CCU Academy within and outside the university, working with other departments at CCU, traveling to meet with school administrators, and presenting at conferences and events about the CCU Academy.
About CCU
Colorado Christian University is the premier interdenominational Christian university in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, delivering world-class education to thousands of students. The fully accredited, nonprofit University is located in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb of Denver.
Colorado Christian University was founded in 1914 on two principles — grace and truth. CCU’s scriptural foundation comes from John 1:17: For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. (ESV)
CCU's mission is Christ-centered higher education, transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth.
A leader in higher education, the University has been consistently ranked in the top 2 percent of colleges and universities nationwide for its core curriculum by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. CCU has had nine consecutive years of enrollment growth and has been named one of the five fastest-growing master’s granting universities by The Chronicle of Higher Education.
CCU offers more than 200-degree program options for traditional and adult students through its College of Undergraduate Studies and College of Adult and Graduate Studies. More than 9,000 students attend the University on the main campus, in regional centers throughout Colorado, and online.
Scripture states all Christians are called to serve Christ and to minister to others. Because Christians are individuals with different gifts and callings, we serve Christ in various ministry vocations. CCU invites you to explore how you may use your calling and skills at the University.
What is most appealing about working at CCU?
Faith-friendly: CCU’s culture is unique to higher education. Where else can you pursue academic excellence yet read the Holy Bible, pray with teammates and students at work, and work to impact our culture in support of Christian values?
Conventionally Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom, and the truth of God’s Word.
Live out your calling: We are a traditional evangelical university where you can invest your God-given talents and abilities alongside coworkers and teammates while profoundly influencing students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings and preparing them for positions of significant leadership in the church, business, government, education, and other professions, as a critical part of our University's Strategic Priorities.
We're looking for candidates who have:
A Master's degree in Leadership, Business Administration, Secondary Education, and Curriculum Development or related field (preferred) from an accredited college or university.
Successful organizational, supervisory, and project management experience in curricular and program development in a secondary and angst-secondary setting.
Excellent oral, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
The ability to create processes and procedures to improve program effectiveness.
Excellent technology skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Salesforce, Filebound, Colleague, and Adobe Pro.
Strong organizational skills and work ethic, with the ability to work on various projects simultaneously to meet challenging deadlines with excellence.
Demonstrated ability to interface and collaborate with other departments within the university and understand complex educational and professional processes.
Key Job Duties
Contribute to CCU's mission: Christ-centered higher education, transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. In this role, the Associate Dean of Partner Relations contributes to the task by promoting Christ-centered higher education and exemplifying Christ as they create relationships with high school administrators and contacts.
Supervise the Partner Relations Manager to provide vision, goals, and recruitment expectations for CCU Academy. Support the Partner Relations Manager with goals, business practices, expectations, goals, training, hiring, and coaching of the CCU Academy Representatives.
Alongside the Partner Relations Manager, problem solve, troubleshoot, and provide guidance for travel planning, course file management, customer service protocol, communication protocol, troubleshooting issues, communication with Admissions enrollment counselors concerning school visits, and professional demeanor.
Supervise a Graduate Assistant that will provide administrative support for the day-to-day responsibilities.
Work with the Dean of CCU Academy to establish revenue goals for CCU Academy. Build a recruitment strategy plan showing necessary actions to hit projected revenue goals. Responsible for managing and executing tasks to reach goals. Presents revenue projections and territory data to the dean and Senior Vice President.
Work with the Partner Relations Manager to establish yearly regional goals and recruitment opportunities. Meet with CCU Academy Representatives monthly to ensure goals and expectations are met.
Work with the Dean of CCU Academy to establish a recruitment budget and maintain that budget for the fiscal year.
Work closely with and collaborate with various departments including, but not limited to, CUS Admissions, Information Technology, Registrar's Office, CAGS, LDC, Accounting, and Student Life.
Travel in different regions with CCU Academy Representatives to meet with partner and prospective schools to market the CCU Academy Program. Complete course evaluations alongside CCU Academy Representatives for dual credit courses.
Salesforce expert for CCU Academy, specializing and troubleshooting for all staff. Meet with the Information System and Technology team regularly to develop, build, and establish new systems and business practices within Salesforce for CCU Academy. Provide training for CCU Academy staff on these systems and procedures.
Collaborate with the Director of Marketing to build marketing plans and campaigns to support the recruitment and enrollment of dual credit, dual online registration, and A.A. in Liberal Arts track.
Collaborate with the Dean of Enrollment and Associate Deans of Enrollment on cross-marketing and advertisement for CCU Academy and CUS Admissions.
Work with the Associate Registrar to support the communication and business practices of dual credit, dual online enrollment, and A. in Liberal Arts track for partner high schools.
Work with the Associate Director of Academic Success on enrollment processes for online dual enrollment and A.A. in Liberal Arts track.
Oversee logistics for online dual enrollment cohorts and groups for partner schools.
Work alongside the CCU Academy Coordinator to build processes and procedures for dual credit grades, transcripts, and registration.
Support CCU's Student Life department through involvement in campus-wide programming, committees, and events.
Complete other duties in support of programs and student success, as assigned.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to walk, stand, sit, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, speak with clarity, and have appropriate vision and hearing capabilities. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds. You may be required to work occasional irregular hours, including some nights and weekends. Colorado Christian University expects all faculty and staff to become a part of the University community by participating in activities and events on campus throughout the year, which may occur during evenings and weekends. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to all employees. Our benefits package includes a tuition waiver program, excellent healthcare, generous paid time off, a matching 403(b) retirement plan, and additional organizational benefits and voluntary benefits. Pay and benefits will be discussed in more detail as candidates progress through the interview process. The pay range for this job is $55,000-$58,000 annually. Pay is assigned by reviewing a combination of job-related factors, including internal/external pay equity, the salary structure/pay grade, or a candidate’s qualifications/experience for the job. A wage range posted is not a guarantee of a specific wage, and CCU reserves the right to make pay decisions based on economic and equity considerations. CCU does not determine pay based on sex or any other protected status.