About Colorado Mountain College
Imagine working at a college that welcomes everyone — students, faculty, staff, and community members — regardless of their backgrounds, beliefs, or traditions. An institution that is also integrally connected to, appreciated by, and supported by those same communities.
Envision yourself at a dynamic, innovative, forward-leaning college that has a highly entrepreneurial spirit and deep commitment to every learner – from first-generation college students and new-traditional and adult learners to academically motivated students seeking a more traditional liberal arts education – all within a robust and highly personalized learning environment.
Visualize applying your energy and skills to an organization that respects and cares about its employees enough to offer competitive compensation and benefits while encouraging every team member to renew and recharge in places of inspiration, reflection, and world-class outdoor recreation.
Welcome to Colorado Mountain College and its eleven campus locations sprinkled across a spectacular region of Colorado’s central Rocky Mountains.
Our vision
Colorado Mountain College aspires to be the most inclusive and innovative student-centered college in the nation, elevating the economic, social, cultural, and environmental vitality of its beautiful Rocky Mountain communities.
The college
CMC is a comprehensive, public, open-access dual-mission institution offering 136 academic programs ranging from bachelor’s and associate degrees, specialized certificates, and a wide range of online, non-credit and lifelong learning courses, as well as extensive concurrent enrollment opportunities in close partnership with neighboring school districts.
Over 15,000 students attend CMC annually, and 40% of degree-seeking students earn a certificate or degree every year. The college’s Latinx enrollment has doubled in six years to 29%, making CMC a federally-designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). CMC courses are highly personal and many are experiential by design, each with a maximum registration of 25 students.
Colorado Mountain College campuses are located in Aspen, Carbondale, Breckenridge, Dillon, Steamboat Springs, downtown Glenwood Springs, Glenwood Springs-Spring Valley, Leadville, Rifle, the Vail Valley, and Salida. Of these locations, three are “traditional” residential—Spring Valley, Leadville, and Steamboat Springs; students in Breckenridge (and coming soon – in Edwards, Spring Valley and Steamboat Spring) have access to college-owned apartment-style housing. CMC campuses are close-knit communities, on average serving between 1,000 – 2,000 students.
The majority of the college’s financial support comes from local property taxes, not tuition or state revenues. Consequently, CMC is uniquely positioned to be entrepreneurial, nimble, mission-focused, and responsive to community and workforce needs. The college’s Central Services office, which provides administrative support to all campus locations, is located in historic downtown Glenwood Springs, the town from which CMC originally launched in 1965.
Colorado Mountain College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and authorized by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education. For general information about CMC, its programs, locations, students, faculty, and offerings, go to: www.coloradomtn.edu.
Our commitment to an environment where everyone belongs
Our college and beloved mountain communities are enriched by a variety of voices and experiences.
At Colorado Mountain College, we continually work to improve learning and working environments that welcome everyone. We are deeply committed to promoting a free and open exchange of ideas, improving critical thinking, deepening mutual empathy and respect, and ensuring that every learner and team member has equal opportunities for personal and professional success.
The college prioritizes the recruitment, hiring and retaining of a highly engaged workforce that reflects and supports the backgrounds, characteristics and aspirations of the students enrolled at the college. CMC therefore values applicants who demonstrate prior accomplishments, training, and a commitment to the concepts of inclusive and equitable practices, as well as an understanding of historic and current social issues that impact groups of different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
CMC employees enjoy regular opportunities to raise their awareness about pressing societal issues, develop individual critical thinking skills, and expand their understanding of and empathy toward others regardless of race, gender, ethnicity or other factors. Our goal is to deliver highly personalized teaching methods and effective student support services that enable students to achieve their goals, regardless of academic or financial barriers.
Applicants to Colorado Mountain College must demonstrate a commitment and competence to work effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds.
For more information about CMC, go to: www.coloradomtn.edu.
The position
The Lab Coordinator - Nursing Simulation provides oversight and support to the nursing program in maintaining the general operation and availability of equipment for the learning labs to ensure that course student learning outcomes will be met. The coordinator provides guidance to students regarding nursing skills and procedures, supports student practice and simulation of nursing practice skills. This position is directly responsible for the incorporation of advanced technology and simulation experiences as well as the creation of simulation experiences that will assist students with critical thinking in the major nursing specialty areas. The position serves as an Associate Nursing Instructional Personnel (ANIP) under the guidance of nursing faculty who assist students in the lab and clinical settings to meet specific nursing goals and student learning outcomes.
Hiring range = $74,014.51 - $82,238.34 annual salary depending upon a combination of education and experience. Excellent benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Pet insurance, retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, annual & sick time, mental health resources, healthy lifestyle benefits, affordable transitional housing may be available to the successful candidate based on eligibility and availability, relocation if applicable.
View/download job description including hiring salary range: Lab Coordinator – Nursing Simulation
Pre-requisites for Position (Qualifications Standards)
Education and experience sufficient for the rigors of the position. Examples of qualifications include: a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with a major in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution, two years of related experience, or equivalent combination of formal education and experience in a field necessary to obtain the knowledge and abilities required to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position, such as assessment, planning and/or evaluation.
Post-Secondary experience preferred. Knowledge and expertise in the use of simulation experiences in a nursing lab environment, as well as the ability to create and evaluate simulation experiences for students preferred.
The incumbent must also be CO RN license to practice as a registered nurse in Colorado. Minimum of one year full-time, or equivalent, professional nursing clinical experience. Credentialed with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with a major in nursing. Credentials and experience are commensurate with level of responsibility. Documented expertise in fundamental and medical surgical nursing skills. Current CPR Certification as a Health Care Provider. Current Immunizations. Ability to use medical and nursing equipment relevant to area(s) of nursing practice. Ability to work effectively with staff, faculty and students as a member of the team. Must be able to demonstrate a high level of problem-solving and decision-making abilities to respond to student, clinical instructor, and clinical faculty issues. Must possess excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.
Special Skills or abilities related to position: Must have an unencumbered CO RN license to practice as a registered nurse in Colorado. Minimum of one year full-time, or equivalent, professional nursing clinical experience. Credentialed with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with a major in nursing. Credentials and experience are commensurate with level of responsibility. Documented expertise in fundamental and medical surgical nursing skills.
Current CPR Certification as a Health Care Provider. Current Immunizations. Ability to use medical and nursing equipment relevant to area(s) of nursing practice. Ability to work effectively with staff, faculty and students as a member of the team. Must be able to demonstrate a high level of problem-solving and decision-making abilities to respond to student, clinical instructor, and clinical faculty issues. Must possess excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
Welcoming. Innovative. Focused on Student Success. These values reflect the soul of CMC. They guide us in building our teams, cultivating leaders, and expanding our approaches and mindset. They guide us to be an institution of higher education that’s the right fit for every faculty member, staff, student, collaborative partner, and community member in our trust. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities strongly preferred.
To Apply: Please submit the required letter of interest, resume, and list of three professional references. CMC is an EOE committed to diversifying its workforce.
External Applicants: Apply Online
Internal Applicants: Please proceed to the HR page of Basecamp or by searching in Learning Hub for instructions on applying for a full-time position as an internal applicant.
Position anticipated to close on December 4, 2023, or until filled.
