Director of Secondary Transitions

POSITION #: 101190

EMPLOYMENT SPECIFICS: Full-Time (Exempt Administrative/Professional/Technical 260 days) 1.0 FTE

POSITION LOCATION: Fort Morgan CO

PURPOSE/SUMMARY OF JOB:

This position is responsible for developing a comprehensive Basic Skills High School Equivalency High School Completion and ESL Program. The program is designed to deliver instruction in English as a Second Language basic skills college preparation high school equivalency and develop skills for job attainment/promotion and success. Responsibilities include identifying funding opportunities program implementation financial management data management referrals to partner agencies and transitions to college courses as well as supervision hiring and scheduling of GED/ESL staff. This position may also include direct teaching assignments which may be scheduled at various times including evening and weekend offerings. A variety of instructional delivery modalities (synchronous online remote) will be utilized via WebEx/Zoom and a Learning Management System. The individual shall perform all duties while promoting opportunities for inclusion expressing the valuing of differences and regularly demonstrating the colleges commitment to the Guiding Principles.

For information about MCC see the college web site:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Education or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Strong ability to communicate and interact with culturally diverse populations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and interact with at-risk populations as well as various agency personnel.
• Evidence of computer literacy including MS Office Suite and ability to learn other software as required by the position.
• Ability to utilize student support technology such as student information systems and web-based portals.
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours to provide instruction and complete special projects as necessary.
• Ability to travel out of town as needed to carry out the job duties.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters degree in education TESOL or related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Experience in adult education.
• Ability to teach English Language Learners (ELL) and high school equivalency preparation.
• Multilingual in English Spanish and French or Arabic.
• Experience in report writing.

Anticipated Start Date:November 2025

Salary and Benefits:

$57600 to $66240 based on education skills and experience. Benefits include health life dental insurance LTD & benefit package including tuition reimbursement in accordance with Colorado Community College and Occupational Education System policies. No relocation assistance is provided.

Application Procedures:

Review of applications is ongoing. For maximum consideration application packet must be received by October 20 2025. Position will remain open until filled. All applicants must use the following link to apply: All required documents shall be uploaded using this link.

Complete application packets include:

• Cover Letter responding to the position description and required qualifications
• Complete and current resume
• MCC Employment Application: Transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable during the application process)
• Names and contact information of three recent job-related references who can address your expertise and background for this position

Incomplete application packets may not be considered.

Selection Procedure:

Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Final candidates will be invited to travel to the College at their own expense to interview with the Screening Committee and college officials.

About Morgan Community College (MCC):

MCC is one of 13 colleges comprising the Colorado Community College System (CCCS). The college has consistently been named a Great College to Work For by the Chronicle of Higher Education in the past decade.

MCC is located on I-76 80 miles northeast of Denver and approximately 100 miles east of Rocky Mountain National Park. MCC provides high quality lower division transferable courses and occupational education culminating in a variety of certificate associate and baccalaureate degree programs through traditional innovative and non-traditional delivery methods to an 11500 square mile service area in eastern Colorado.

The College serves this vast rural agricultural area from its main campus in Fort Morgan and through four regional locations in Bennett Limon Burlington and Wray. These locations are 75 to 150 miles from the campus in Fort Morgan.

The College is seeking dynamic creative individuals who are committed to the community college philosophy student success and public service. MCC seeks individuals looking for a rural or small community lifestyle with excellent conditions for families; close proximity to a major metropolitan area; year-round recreation and natural beauty; and a dynamic forward-looking workplace.

Guiding Principles:

MCC utilizes four guiding principles that are intended to guide its work both internally and externally. The guiding principles include (1) integrity (2) respect (3) open and honest communication and (4) collaboration. These guiding principles are a daily part of MCCs work and candidates should be prepared to work by and contribute to the organization through these four guiding principles.

Our Diverse Community:

MCC exists in and serves one of the most diverse communities in Colorado. How the college serves the diverse community is an important reflection of MCC. As an institution MCC is dedicated to continually improve its respect of and service to the diverse community and is of the utmost importance to promoting educational opportunities for underrepresented students. Applicants if hired should be prepared to participate in a workplace that promotes the equitable advancement of educational social financial and other realms of our diverse communities and constituents.

Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986:

Morgan Community College complies with the federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of1986. Individuals hired will be required to provide documents to show identity and authorization to work. The law applies to all persons hired.

Direct Deposit:

State of Colorado fiscal rules require all new hires to be placed on the Direct Deposit Payroll Program.

Former Employees:

Former employees of Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on the employment application.

Affirmative Action:

For information regarding civil rights compliance or grievance procedures contact:

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Officer;

Title IX Coordinator: Executive Director of Human Resources

920 Barlow Road

Fort Morgan CO 80701

Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Gary Dukes Vice President of Student Services

920 Barlow Road

Fort Morgan CO 80701

Qualified protected class Individuals are encouraged to apply.

Discrimination and Harassment:

Morgan Community College prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment including those that violate federal and state law or the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Board Policies 3-120. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender race color age creed national or ethnic origin physical or mental disability veteran status pregnancy status religion genetic information gender identity or sexual orientation or any other protected category under applicable local state or federal law in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. Morgan Community College will take appropriate steps to ensure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in educational programs.

Crime Statistics / Clery Act:

Morgan Community College publishes its Annual Campus Security Report in its entirety on the MCC website: . The categories reported are: 1) Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter 2) Forcible sex offenses including forcible rape 3) Non-forcible sex offenses 4) Robbery 5) Aggravated assault 6) Burglary 7) Motor vehicle theft 8) Arson 9) Negligent manslaughter 10) simple assault (pertaining to Hate Offenses) 11) Liquor law violations 12) Drug law violations and 13) Illegal weapons possessions. Upon request an individual may receive a paper copy by addressing the request in writing to: Vice President of Student Services Morgan Community College 920 Barlow Road Fort Morgan CO 80701.

Finalist must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer pre-employment background check as a condition of hire. It is Morgan Community Colleges procedure to conduct pre-employment background checks on all employment finalists to determine or verify background information including criminal history references from previous employment qualifications and when applicable to the position driving history credit check and FBI Fingerprinting. Employment offers are contingent upon receiving a satisfactory report.

Required Experience:

Director