Job DescriptionPrimary DutiesWorkforce Strategy, Partnerships, and External Engagement Provide leadership for the university's workforce development strategy by monitoring state and federal workforce initiatives, labor market trends, funding opportunities, and employer needs. Develop partnerships with employers, local workforce centers, state and government agencies, and economic development councils like PEDCO and the City of Pueblo, City of El Paso Economic and International Development, and Colorado Office of Economic and International Trade (OEDIT) to ensure CSU Pueblo programs align with workforce demands and create opportunities for student employment and career advancement.
This position is responsible for serving as CSU Pueblo's workforce development lead, monitoring CDHE and the Dept. of Labor, managing the campus WIOA strategy, pursue grants to foster workforce development opportunities, and help support CSU Pueblo responding in real-time to workforce trends.
Career Readiness, Experiential Learning, and Student Employment OutcomesDirect university workforce readiness initiatives designed to improve student career outcomes and demonstrate return on educational investment. Oversee career readiness programming, employer engagement, internships, career fairs, and experiential learning opportunities that connect students to career pathways and workforce opportunities.
Direct strategic internship expansion efforts in close collaboration with academic affairs to ensure workforce readiness is embedded in the curriculum.
Conduct employer recruitment for campus engagement and oversee career fairs and networking events that serve students locally and via distance.
Workforce Credentials, Prior Learning Assessment, and Alternative Pathways Lead the development and implementation of innovative workforce education pathways that increase student access, accelerate degree completion, and respond to employer demand. Direct initiatives related to stackable credentials and scale the current operations for microcredentials.
Seek and expand prior learning assessment opportunities for students, employers, and faculty.
Develop and enhance workforce-aligned educational offerings to offer credential pathways that serve the needs of CSU Pueblo and industry.
Ancillary DutiesProfessional Development and Other DutiesEngages in development of personal professional development plan that incorporates developmental goals, career paths, and competency areas. Attends conferences, seminars, and workshops to ensure continued development of professional skills.
Participates on campus committees, councils, and user groups to increase campus-level knowledge and awareness. Participates in local, state, and national activities of relevant professional associations.
Minimum Qualifications- Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Two years experience supervising others.
- Two years experience working in higher education or adjacent field.
Preferred Qualifications- Knowledge of local, state, and federal workforce initiatives and policies
- Experience with Handshake or other software, platforms, and assessments used for career services operations.
Additional Job Description
Employment-Based Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this position.
This position is on-site for the Pueblo Campus.
Salary $78,000 to $86,000
Applicants must attach the following documents, in order to be considered for this position: - a letter of intent (cover letter) describing the means in which you meet the qualifications for this position
- unofficial or official transcripts showing required degree(s) conferred
Early submission of application materials is encouraged. Applications received by 8:00 AM (MST) on November 15th, 2026, will receive full consideration. Screening of applications will begin only after this deadline is met, and will continue until the position is filled.
