Department Information

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Description of Job

The Colorado Community College System is hiring a Data Specialist to join our Career & Technical Education (CTE) department at the CCCS System Office. CTE data are used internally by CCCS as well as by the Colorado legislature, districts, colleges, and reported to the federal government. They provide critical information that helps tell the story of our programs and learners as well as informing data-based decision-making processes at CCCS and across the state. In this position you’ll operationalize the acquisition, development, use, and dissemination of data/information for statewide CTE. This position also conducts technical calculations and queries for federal accountability metrics reporting and ensures CTE systems meet compliance requirements.

We offer generous time off accruals, excellent benefits, and flexible work environments, including remote work within the state of Colorado. If you love working with large amounts of data and want to work where you’ll be able to impact students throughout Colorado, this position may be for you!

The Colorado Community College System’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) team serves approximately 2,000 CTE programs at the middle, high school, and postsecondary level across Colorado, including approximately 179 school districts, 20 community colleges, and public entities such as the Department of Corrections. CTE leverages workforce and education systems so that each learner has quality CTE experiences leading to lifelong career success. For more information, please visit our CTE Vision page.

Duties Include:

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  Manage the development of reports, including working with the CTE software development team, describing statewide accountability for submission to the U.S. Department of Education, as well as internal and external ad hoc reports as needed.
• Use SQL queries to manipulate and retrieve data from large datasets.
• Manage annual statewide CTE accountability reporting schedules and deadlines to ensure timely and accurate reporting. This could include collaborating with developers to create and/or update new reports within the CTE Gateway.
• Design and disseminate reporting procedures to internal and external users.
• Ensure data privacy, integrity, consistency and accuracy.
• Completion of data section and relevant support for consolidated annual report, General Education Provisions Act report, and other federal or state level CTE report submissions.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

• Bachelor’s degree. An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the degree.
• Two years of related experience, such as in education or business, working with data, or in analytics is required.
• Experience building SQL query generated reports.

Supplemental Information

Attributes that will contribute to success in this position:

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  Proficient in using database and software applications.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases.
• Strong analytical skills and skills in using large datasets.
• Effective written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office computer applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to interact with a wide range of consumers with varying degrees of data sophistication.
• Strong time management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, adjusting to frequently changing work priorities, and keeping supervisor informed.
• Ability to maintain a pleasant, professional demeanor and focus on customer service to both internal System staff and external users across the state.
• Solutions focused.

Work Location/Travel Expectations:

• This position is located at CCCS Administration Building, 9101 E. Lowry Blvd, Denver, CO 80230.
• Regular in-state and out-of-state travel estimated at up to 25% is required of this position. Travel frequently includes providing technical assistance and training to colleges and school districts related to Career & Technical Education, meetings with other states and the U.S. Department of Education, presentations at state CTE meetings and conferences, and with partners (e.g., CWDC, CDE) across the state. Some travel includes evenings or weekends.

CCCS offers the options of alternative work arrangements (remote work/adjusted schedules). Work must be completed within the state of Colorado.

The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) is the state’s largest institution of higher education and consists of 13 colleges and over 40 locations across the state, educating approximately 120,000 students annually. In addition, we train more than 4,000 Coloradans each year through various other programs. Through career and technical education programs, our office supports approximately 208,000 middle school, high school, and postsecondary learners at school districts and colleges across the state. Our mission is to provide an accessible, responsive learning environment where our students can achieve their educational, professional and personal goals in an atmosphere that embraces academic excellence, diversity and innovation. We are an organization that encourages individuals to bring their whole selves to work.

CCCS recognizes the importance of a workforce that is reflective of our diverse student community which consists of 24.1% Hispanic, 5.6% Black/African American, 3.8% Asian/Pacific Islander, 0.7% American Indian/Alaskan Native, 54.6% White, 58.3% Female, 41.7% Male, and 8.1% Veterans. As such, we are interested in selecting the best candidate from a diverse applicant pool.