Community Programs Coordinator
Company:
Red Rocks Community College
Job Location:
Lakewood, 80228
Category:
Adult and Continuing Education Programs
Type:
Full-Time
Salary: $72,159.00 - $79,375.00 Annually
Location: Lakewood, CO
Job Number: 00998
Division: Academic Affairs and Workforce Innovation
Department: Academic Affairs and Workforce Innovation
Closing Date: 11/11/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
To Apply
Resume
Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Red Rocks Community College exemplifies extraordinary. We are dedicated to our Vision and Mission, which promote student achievement, staff empowerment, and community engagement. We live our values: Integrity, Collaboration, Learning, Inclusiveness, and Communication.
RRCC seeks applicants who understand and have first-hand experience working with diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities.
Summary of Position
The Community Programs Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting workforce and educational initiatives that serve justice-impacted individuals, with a primary focus on the Prison Training Program. This position is responsible for the day-to-day coordination, implementation, and evaluation of multiple workforce and reentry education programs, including the Adult Basic Education Credential, DREAM Initiative, and Ready to Work Academy. Working collaboratively with the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC), community-based organizations, and college departments, the Coordinator ensures effective program delivery, operational efficiency, and alignment with institutional and partner goals.
Key responsibilities include coordinating program logistics and schedules, managing instructional support and contracts, monitoring budgets and compliance, and maintaining accurate data for reporting and evaluation. The Coordinator also builds and sustains relationships with community and correctional partners to strengthen program impact and participant outcomes. This role requires strong organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills, as well as the ability to navigate complex partnership environments and meet CDOC operational requirements. This position is a full-time, FLSA exempt position with the general hours of Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional evening or off-campus commitments. Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment and may require travel between campuses.
Top Three Characteristics of a Successful Candidate:
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
The following are some of the physical and cognitive demands commonly associated with this position.
Red Rocks Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process and/or during the course of employment, please contact Jennifer Matthews, Executive Director of Human Resources, at (303) 914-6298 or Jennifer.Matthews@rrcc.edu.
Starting Salary
Starting salary range for this position is $72,159 to $79,375 annually, commensurate with education and experience. This is a full-time, FLSA-exempt position. This position has been exempted from the State Classified System.
To Apply
All applicants must submit:
Visit our Careers website to submit your application.
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at HR@rrcc.edu.
Notice to all Applicants
Red Rocks Community College and Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to sex, gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, familial status, veteran or military status, pregnancy status, marital status, religion, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our Accommodations and Non-Discrimination policies, plus other helpful information, can be found publicly at https://www.rrcc.edu/disclaimers-and-legal-notices.
We also believe in going further. At RRCC we have a focus on equity and belonging. We strive to create a community in which everyone feels respected and valued for their unique talents and contributions, and where people from all backgrounds are able to achieve their goals. Red Rocks Community College acknowledges that inclusion and equity are multifaceted and complex concepts, and that our efforts in these areas will require innovation, intention, and an institutional commitment to these principles, across our entire college community.
Red Rocks Community College is an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). As we move toward full HSI status, we are focused on servingness and are committed to creating a learning environment where equity is expected and our Latinx students thrive.
For information regarding Red Rocks Community College Security, including Clery Act/Crime Statistics for the campuses and surrounding area, please visit: https://www.rrcc.edu/campus-police.
Location: Lakewood, CO
Job Number: 00998
Division: Academic Affairs and Workforce Innovation
Department: Academic Affairs and Workforce Innovation
Closing Date: 11/11/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
To Apply
Resume
Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Red Rocks Community College exemplifies extraordinary. We are dedicated to our Vision and Mission, which promote student achievement, staff empowerment, and community engagement. We live our values: Integrity, Collaboration, Learning, Inclusiveness, and Communication.
RRCC seeks applicants who understand and have first-hand experience working with diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities.
Summary of Position
The Community Programs Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting workforce and educational initiatives that serve justice-impacted individuals, with a primary focus on the Prison Training Program. This position is responsible for the day-to-day coordination, implementation, and evaluation of multiple workforce and reentry education programs, including the Adult Basic Education Credential, DREAM Initiative, and Ready to Work Academy. Working collaboratively with the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC), community-based organizations, and college departments, the Coordinator ensures effective program delivery, operational efficiency, and alignment with institutional and partner goals.
Key responsibilities include coordinating program logistics and schedules, managing instructional support and contracts, monitoring budgets and compliance, and maintaining accurate data for reporting and evaluation. The Coordinator also builds and sustains relationships with community and correctional partners to strengthen program impact and participant outcomes. This role requires strong organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills, as well as the ability to navigate complex partnership environments and meet CDOC operational requirements. This position is a full-time, FLSA exempt position with the general hours of Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional evening or off-campus commitments. Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment and may require travel between campuses.
Top Three Characteristics of a Successful Candidate:
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple programs and stakeholders simultaneously.
- Strong relationship-building and collaboration abilities, particularly with community, correctional, and educational partners.
- High level of professionalism, adaptability, and integrity in working with diverse and justice-impacted populations.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of non-credit activities that occur at a community college
- Knowledge of college processes for instructor pay, course scheduling, travel, and purchasing
- Knowledge of student information database systems like (Banner9, CampusCE, CRMs)
- Skilled with record keeping, file auditing, and organizing data
- Skills in customer service and relationship management
- Proficiency skill in Microsoft Office Suite, database systems, and basic data management.
- Ability to manage customer expectations and deliver satisfactory training programs
- Ability to coordinate trainers, customers/employers, and students in a training environment
- Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders
- Ability to track participant data and report on outcomes
- Associate's degree in education, business administration, human services, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience).
- Two years of experience in program coordination, workforce development, or education/training program support.
- Some previous experience and knowledge working with the correctional/incarceration system
- Must be able to meet CDOC security clearance requirements
- Experience with CampusCE, MS Teams, Banner, or other course registration platforms.
- Knowledge of continuing education, workforce training, or community-based programming.
- Strong organizational and communication skills
The following are some of the physical and cognitive demands commonly associated with this position.
- Occasionally moves, positions, and transports files and office materials weighing up to 10 lbs.
- This is largely a sedentary role. This position operates in an office environment and constantly uses a computer, and routinely uses standard office equipment including phones, copiers, etc.
- The person in this position constantly communicates with internal and external constituents and students. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- Cognitive demands include comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, synthesizing, negotiating, communicating, instructing, and interpersonal skills.
Red Rocks Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process and/or during the course of employment, please contact Jennifer Matthews, Executive Director of Human Resources, at (303) 914-6298 or Jennifer.Matthews@rrcc.edu.
Starting Salary
Starting salary range for this position is $72,159 to $79,375 annually, commensurate with education and experience. This is a full-time, FLSA-exempt position. This position has been exempted from the State Classified System.
To Apply
All applicants must submit:
- Resume
- Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement.
Visit our Careers website to submit your application.
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at HR@rrcc.edu.
Notice to all Applicants
- Final candidate will be subject to successful completion of a background check, and, if applicable, a motor vehicle record review.
- Former employees of the Colorado Community College System, or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in their application material.
- Final candidates are required to submit unofficial transcripts for non-instructional positions and official transcripts for instructional positions to Human Resources within thirty (30) days of hire.
- Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
- Red Rocks Community College participates in E-Verify.
- Red Rocks Community College is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.
- All RRCC employees, except student employees, contribute to Colorado PERA at a fixed percentage of their earnings and do not contribute to Social Security.
- Finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace.
Red Rocks Community College and Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to sex, gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, familial status, veteran or military status, pregnancy status, marital status, religion, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our Accommodations and Non-Discrimination policies, plus other helpful information, can be found publicly at https://www.rrcc.edu/disclaimers-and-legal-notices.
We also believe in going further. At RRCC we have a focus on equity and belonging. We strive to create a community in which everyone feels respected and valued for their unique talents and contributions, and where people from all backgrounds are able to achieve their goals. Red Rocks Community College acknowledges that inclusion and equity are multifaceted and complex concepts, and that our efforts in these areas will require innovation, intention, and an institutional commitment to these principles, across our entire college community.
Red Rocks Community College is an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). As we move toward full HSI status, we are focused on servingness and are committed to creating a learning environment where equity is expected and our Latinx students thrive.
For information regarding Red Rocks Community College Security, including Clery Act/Crime Statistics for the campuses and surrounding area, please visit: https://www.rrcc.edu/campus-police.
