Assistant Director, Academic Services, Southwest

Job overview

The Assistant Director, Academic Services, Southwest role is onsite in Durango, CO, at Pueblo Community College’s Durango Campus, with travel to other college and regional locations. The annual salary is $72,000, with the possibility of up to 5% more based on relevant experience, education, and certifications. PCC Southwest provides educational programs and services to residents of five counties in southwest Colorado. The role supports academic services by coordinating instructor onboarding, strengthening communication among campuses and local high schools, and helping implement academic standards. It also assists faculty with classroom technology and teaching support while contributing to program development, funding opportunities, and community outreach.

What you'll do

• Assist with hiring, orientation, onboarding, and administration of part-time instructors
• coordinate programming communications among PCC Southwest, other campuses, and local high schools
• observe classes and document observations
• collaborate with department chairs and deans on academic standards
• work with high schools on course alignment and academic rigor
• pursue grant and funding opportunities with the Academic Services team
• explore programming opportunities
• attend community events and conduct outreach
• support instructors with classroom functions, technical support, D2L course building, and pedagogical training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant director

academic services

higher education

instructor onboarding

academic standards

high school partnerships

d2l

student support

durango co

pueblo community college

travel required

$72,000 annual salary

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree, at least three years of academic-setting experience, and at least two years of higher-education experience. Infrequent weekend or evening hours are required.

About the employer

Colorado Community College System Career Site is hiring for this role. Industry: Junior Colleges. Sector: 61.