Director, English Language Learning Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/5095322)  Director, English Language Learning Salary $68,278.00 - $71,692.00 Annually Location Multiple Locations, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number GJE-202601851-09/2025 Department Front Range Community College Opening Date 09/29/2025 FLSA Determined by Position Primary Physical Work Address Multiple Campuses FLSA Status Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information Annette Morales 303-678-3800 annette.morales@frontrange.edu Type of Announcement This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. How To Apply Online applications through the Colorado Jobs portal will not be accepted. Please follow instructions on the job announcement for submitting an application. + Description + Benefits Department Information This position has the opportunity to be based at any of our three campuses located in Fort Collins, CO (Larimer Campus), Longmont, CO (Boulder County Campus), or Westminster, CO (Westminster Campus). Who We Are With three campuses along Colorado’s Front Range, Front Range Community College is the state’s largest community college. We enroll close to 28,000 students annually from our diverse service area, which offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities. Each year approximately 5,000 FRCC students transfer to four-year universities. FRCC offers more than 36 career training programs that prepare students for immediate employment and rewarding careers. Last year, more than 5,000 high school students took concurrent enrollment classes with us, earning college credit without having to pay college tuition. And we were recently ranked as one of the “Top Online Colleges” in the country by Newsweek. One of FRCC’s main goals is to offer educational excellence for everyone. The college’s strong commitment to student success means we start by creating an inclusive and equitable environment—one where both students and employees feel they belong and are supported. FRCC’s focus on diversity, equity and inclusion is woven into the fabric of our college conversations and decision-making processes. We are actively seeking to hire a workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body. The college is also an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution. For us, becoming an HSI is an intentional commitment to being a college where our Latinx (and other historically marginalized) students thrive. FRCC employees and leaders work hard to create a culture of collaboration, innovation and pride. We’re looking to hire people who share these values—along with our commitment to student success, equity and excellence. Description of Job Who You Are As the Director of English Language Learning (ELL), you will lead strategic and programmatic efforts that strengthen ELL programming and advance the college’s mission of student success, community engagement, and workforce development. You will manage curriculum development, program assessment, and instructional consistency across campuses; support instructor recruitment and professional growth; manage budget priorities to sustain program quality; and ensure effective scheduling and delivery of classes. In partnership with internal teams and community stakeholders, you will align course offerings with local needs, expand access, and enhance outreach to students of varying backgrounds and needs. This position has the opportunity to work remotely occasionally but requires a strong on-campus presence and will need to travel to all three FRCC campuses. Please note: You need to be a Colorado resident on your first day of employment. Also, Front Range Community College is an E-Verify employer. SALARY: $68,278-$71,692 annually The salary range reflects the minimum and maximum starting salary for the position. When determining the starting salary for a new employee, FRCC takes into consideration a combination of the selected candidate’s education, training and experience as it relates to the requirements of the position, as well as the position’s scope and complexity, internal pay equity and external market value. BENEFITS:For information about benefits, please view APT & Faculty Benefits (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1COuMZUvUnWuK9uoXKd1EOyFLhlJzG0G-/view?usp=sharing) . SELECTION PROCESS:Position will remain open until filled with a priority deadline of October 12, 2025. This posting may be used to fill multiple or similar positions. The selection process for the Director of English Language Learning will be conducted through a competitive, merit-based evaluation of all qualified applicants. Preliminary screening will be based on the completed application package submitted by the candidate. In your application, please include a resume and cover letter that specifically address how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position. Primary Duties Instructor Engagement and Support + Recruit, onboard, and schedule ELL instructors. + Foster ongoing professional growth and support. + Conduct class audits and review feedback to ensure curriculum quality and alignment with departmental goals. Program Leadership and Curriculum Development + Maintain a consistent program structure and curriculum across campuses. + Direct placement and assessment strategies to advance language learning. + Support customized training solutions and keep curriculum and assessment materials current. Student Support and Enrollment Coordination + Resolve escalated student or course-related issues. + Collaborate with internal partners on enrollment processes. + Provide additional registration and classroom support to meet varying student needs. Community and Partner Engagement + Cultivate and sustain partnerships with internal departments, community organizations, and funding agencies. + Ensure programs reflect community needs and expand enrollment pipelines. + Engage in outreach and networking to support referrals and credit program progression. Strategic Planning and Implementation + Research new program opportunities and facilitate stakeholder discussions. + Lead schedule planning and program delivery to meet community demand. Budget and Resource Management + Monitor budget performance and analyze reports. + Recommend resource allocations to sustain quality, expand access, and strengthen enrollment. Required Competencies + Program Direction and Management:Thinks systemically about program structure and sequencing, ensures implementation with integrity to learning objectives, student advancement and student transition to and from credit courses. Manages details and deadlines to ensure timely scheduling and delivery. + Curriculum Design & Instruction:Brings expertise in second language acquisition curriculum design and instruction to lead a multi-faceted ELL program that advances student language development goals and engages high-caliber instructors as collaborators. + Teamwork & Collaboration:Works effectively with departmental support staff to understand their needs and utilizes judgment and collaborative skills to build productive, lasting relationships. + Communication Skills:Demonstrates clear and persuasive written and oral communication skills; commits to transparency and dialogue with internal and external constituents. Provides regular written updates; presents at college meetings and community events as needed. Ensures timely sharing of key information to internal and external constituents. + Critical Thinking:Understands, analyzes, and summarizes marketing, student and instructor information. Evaluates and streamlines processes. + Equity Mindedness:Learns to view department operations through an equity lens. Is willing to call attention to processes that lead to inequity in serving students. Understands the College's equity goals and how this role supports FRCC's ability to achieve those goals. + Operational Planning:Has an understanding and knowledge of the college's various strategic plans and understands how this work supports each of them. Understands the department's expectations to find proactive ways to support the goals of the department. + Data Usage:Looks at the data within the department, paying particular attention to what the data shows about the department's performance and student impact. Works with the next level supervisor to brainstorm changes that can be implemented to improve a program or service that the department provides. + Mission, Vision & Values:Embraces the mission, vision and values of FRCC. Understands the importance of how this work supports institutional goals. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Required Education/Training & Work Experience: + Bachelor’s degree + 4 years of experience + Experience in TESOL/ESOL/ESL or Language Acquisition instruction + Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and Office 360 Preferred Education/Training & Work Experience: Near Native or Native proficiency in more than one language. Welcoming. Respectful. Inclusive. Together, we are FRCC. Apply forDirector, English Language Learning (https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/frontrange/jobs/5094773/director-english-language-learning) Supplemental Information For information on Front Range Community College’s Security, including Clery Act/Crime Statistics for the campuses and surrounding area, viewFRCC’s Annual Security Report (https://www.frontrange.edu/\_resources/docs/student-experience/safety-security/campus-security-report.pdf) (Download PDF reader). Group Health Benefits If you are an APT, staff, or faculty and are scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week, you are eligible for benefits on the first day you officially begin active employment. FRCC offers a variety of family-friendly benefits designed to support your physical, emotional and financial health, including: + Medical, dental and vision insurance + Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care + Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance + Paid Time Off + Paid Community or School Volunteer Leave + Leave of Absence Options + College Invest 529 Additional information regarding benefits can be found at CCCS Employee Benefits (https://internal.cccs.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits/) . Retirement FRCC employees contribute to Colorado PERA (https://internal.cccs.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits/) , which provides retirement and other benefits to employees of more than 500 government agencies and public entities in the state of Colorado. PERA is the 21st largest public pension plan in the United States and is a substitute for Social Security; FRCC employees do not contribute to Social Security. PERA eligible employees are required to contribute a fixed percentage of their salary to the pension. Student employees are not eligible to participate in PERA. FRCC and the State of Colorado also offer three tax-deferred supplemental investment plans, including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans. Tuition Reimbursement Education and the success of you and your dependents is a priority at Front Range Community College. We encourage you to develop job skills and abilities which will benefit you as well as our College. Eligible employees, their eligible dependents, and domestic partners may enroll in credit courses at any of the 13 system community colleges. Professional Development Opportunities FRCC offers a variety of professional development opportunities to create possibilities for your career and life. We are building a learning community where you can work with diverse individuals, explore new ways of thinking and expand your capabilities. Flexible Work Arrangements Front Range offers a variety of flexible work arrangements based on departments and positions. Please ask if this is an opportunity for this role. Employee Assistance Program Our employee assistance program (EAP) services are available to you and your household members at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP). These confidential services offered to support the wellbeing of both you and your family members include counseling, professional coaching, webinars, mediation, financial assistance, and more. For more information, please visit https://cseap.colorado.gov/. BenefitHub As a State of Colorado employee, you will have access to the BenefitHub website where you will find a variety of local and national discounts. Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. 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