Summary
Description
The President serves as the entrepreneurial and visionary leader of Emily Griffith Technical College (EGTC), the public post-secondary and adult education arm of Denver Public Schools (DPS). This role is responsible for leading one of the nation's only technical colleges integrated within a public school system, supporting nearly 10,000 students annually in earning industry-relevant credentials. The President will stimulate innovation, foster collaboration, and champion EGTC’s mission of equity and educational accessibility while positioning the College at the forefront of Colorado's workforce transformation.
**The President must demonstrate a willingness to sign a confidentiality agreement. This role requires maintaining the highest level of confidentiality regarding all District matters, especially those involving the Superintendent, Chief of Staff, and the Board of Education. Ensuring trust and discretion is paramount to the success and integrity of this position.
What DPS Offers You:
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Salary Range $179,728 – $220,131.
- In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. For more information visit our New Employee Resources page.
What You'll Do:
- Craft and articulate an inclusive, forward thinking strategy that strengthens Emily Griffith Technical College’s (EGTC) position as a national leader in career and technical education
- Build and sustain meaningful external partnerships with industry leaders, elected officials, and post secondary institutions to enhance programming and job placement
- Oversee the development and evaluation of educational offerings, including the launch of the groundbreaking Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree and the Adult High School
Expertly manage the College’s approximately $30 million budget and advocate for diverse funding streams from state, municipal, and private sources - Ensure high rates of student completion, licensure, and workforce placement by advancing student services and institutional infrastructure
- Act as the primary ambassador for EGTC, elevating its profile through public speaking, community activities, and industry conferences
- Identify opportunities to optimize internal systems, technologies, and facilities, including the transition of programs to new campus locations
- Foster a collaborative, transparent environment by providing resources, professional development, and maintaining positive relationships with the instructor union
- Collaborate closely with the DPS executive cabinet and the Emily Griffith Foundation to align strategic initiatives and student support services
- Monitor emerging technologies and labor market trends to ensure EGTC remains nimble and responsive to the evolving needs of the Colorado job market
- Craft and articulate an inclusive, forward thinking strategy that strengthens Emily Griffith Technical College’s (EGTC) position as a national leader in career and technical education
- Build and sustain meaningful external partnerships with industry leaders, elected officials, and post secondary institutions to enhance programming and job placement
- Oversee the development and evaluation of educational offerings, including the launch of the groundbreaking Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree and the Adult High School
- Expertly manage the College’s approximately $30 million budget and advocate for diverse funding streams from state, municipal, and private sources
- Ensure high rates of student completion, licensure, and workforce placement by advancing student services and institutional infrastructure
- Act as the primary ambassador for EGTC, elevating its profile through public speaking, community activities, and industry conferences
- Identify opportunities to optimize internal systems, technologies, and facilities, including the transition of programs to new campus locations
- Foster a collaborative, transparent environment by providing resources, professional development, and maintaining positive relationships with the instructor union
- Collaborate closely with the DPS executive cabinet and the Emily Griffith Foundation to align strategic initiatives and student support services
- Monitor emerging technologies and labor market trends to ensure EGTC remains nimble and responsive to the evolving needs of the Colorado job market
What You’ll Need:
- Ten (10) or more years of substantial senior leadership experience in an institution focused on career and technical education, workforce development, or trades.
- Seven (7) or more years of management responsibility.
- Proven ability to manage complex institutional budgets and diverse funding streams.
- Ability to identify key issues and relationships relevant to achieving long range goals or vision.
- Ability to effectively lead an organization.
- Strategic planning and organizational development knowledge and skills.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to lead a high-performing team.
- Demonstrated experience performing as an effective leader and team player, and recognizing and resolving conflicts or potentially controversial situations through diplomacy.
- Superior leadership, coaching and mentoring skills.
- Ability to develop, plan, and implement long range goals, establish priorities, and organize resources.
- Encourages diversity and mutual respect among team members and demonstrates compassion and sensitivity.
- Demonstrated success in building authentic relationships with racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse communities.
- Thorough industry knowledge.
- Experience fostering productive relationships with unions and guiding instructor expertise.
- Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
- Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun
About Us
Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.
DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.
