Colorado Mountain College (CMC) is a public “open access” institution with 11 campuses and learning centers sprinkled across a nine-county service area – a geographic region spanning 12,000 square miles. The college enrolls nearly 20,000 students and has 1,500 employees, making it one of the largest employers in the central mountains. It specializes in programs needed in rural resort economies, such as police and firefighter training, emergency medicine (EMT), culinary/hospitality, teacher education, outdoor studies, ski area operations, nursing and others. CMC is home to the Isaacson School for Media, Arts, and Communications and enjoys a close relationship with the Aspen Institute.
The majority of CMC’s students are local and from other parts of Colorado; 15% come from out-of-state. CMC offers two and four-year degrees as well as a range of specialized certificate programs, on-line learning, cooperative statewide GT Pathways General Education curriculum, non-credit courses, extensive dual enrollment programs through close partnerships with dozens of school districts,General Educational Equivalent (GED) and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs. CMC makes life-long learning opportunities available to all.
CMC prepares Colorado’s workforce through apprenticeships, internships, experiential, and outdoor learning in beautiful mountain settings. The college is uniquely positioned to be entrepreneurial, nimble, responsive to community and workforce needs, and to fulfill its vision to be “…the most inclusive and innovative student-centered college in the nation, elevating the economic, social, cultural, and environmental vitality of our beautiful Rocky Mountain communities.”
As a local district college by statute, the college’s funding primarily comes from property taxes. With an annual operating budget of nearly $70 million, the college is governed by an independent 7-member elected Board of Trustees and is not part of the Colorado Community College System or the state’s comprehensive regional college/university system.
Colorado Mountain College is located in Steamboat Springs, Rifle, Carbondale, Glenwood Springs (downtown), Glenwood Springs (Spring Valley), Aspen, the Vail Valley, Dillon, Breckenridge, Leadville and Buena Vista. Of these locations, our three campuses in Spring Valley, Leadville and Steamboat Springs are residential. The college’s central administrative offices, which serve all other locations, are located in downtown Glenwood Springs.
Founded in 1965 with a mission to provide a dynamic student-centered learning experience, Colorado Mountain College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. CMC students have gone on to become world renowned chefs, Pulitzer Prize winners, influential entrepreneurs, and award winning experts in their fields. For general information about CMC, its programs, locations, students, faculty, and offerings, go to: www.coloradomtn.edu.
Uniquely CMC
Highest elevated college campus in the U.S. (Leadville location, elevation 10,152 ft.)
Nine athletes from the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games studied at Colorado Mountain College
Our Ski and Snowboard business students design skis in partnership with Nordica
Renowned programs in Culinary Arts, Outdoor Education, and Ski Area Operations
A professional photography program with both a Pulitzer Prize-winning graduate and faculty member: Pat Davison and Steve Smith
Unique programs in Sustainability Studies and Sustainable Cuisine
America's only certification in ski lift & ropeway maintenance
Enrollment & Graduation Statistics
Top degree programs by enrollment: Business (AA), Nursing (AAS), EMT (AAS), Outdoor Education (AA) and Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS) degrees for transfer
3595 full-time students in 2010-11
Average part-time student: 35 years of age
Average full-time student: 25 years of age
85% of students are from Colorado
Community participation rate of 14%, nearly five times the state benchmark of 2.7%
Workforce training and Customized Business Services trained 3322 people in 2010-2011 in supervisory skills, workplace Spanish, safety, computers, social media and more
CMC's English as a Second Language programs served 2459 students in 2010-2011
CMC graduates include: NASA researcher and professor Dr. Aileen O'Donoghue, Colorado Veterinary Technician of the Year Leslie Rockey, Fulbright scholar Noelle Brigden, and US Dept. of Interior Conservationist of the Year Sherri Griffith
Job Description:Primary Responsibility Under the supervision of a designated supervisor, the Enrollment Services Specialist is responsible for assisting with enrollment, registration, financial aid and recordkeeping procedures in cooperation with faculty and administration at assigned campus. The Enrollment Services Specialist may serve as a lead, assisting with the supervision and training of other front desk staff. Pre-requisites for Position (Qualifications Standards) Education and experie...
See full job descriptionJob Description:Primary Responsibility The adjunct faculty members of Colorado Mountain College are here to assist students in their learning process by utilizing all appropriate staff resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies available which complement the teaching process. The faculty members needs to be committed to facilitating learning throughout our communities. Although teaching is the most important role of the faculty, the needs of our learners are also served when...
See full job descriptionJob Description:Primary Responsibility The adjunct faculty members of Colorado Mountain College are here to assist students in their learning process by utilizing all appropriate staff resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies available which complement the teaching process. The faculty members needs to be committed to facilitating learning throughout our communities. Although teaching is the most important role of the faculty, the needs of our learners are also served when...
See full job descriptionJob Description:Primary Responsibility Under the general supervision of a designated leader, the Senior Enrollment Services Specialist assists with the recruiting activities and pre-enrollment follow-up of students. This position represents Colorado Mountain College at their campus and at off campus events. This position interacts with student inquires, applicants and current students. The Senior Enrollment Services Specialist also applies knowledge of programs, procedures, and policies to pr...
See full job descriptionJob Description:Primary Responsibility Reporting to the Facilities Manager, the Facilities Maintenance Technician II is responsible for performing a variety of duties in the areas of general preventive maintenance, repair, and custodian functions in and around the facilities or grounds, using a variety of equipment. The Facilities Maintenance Technician II performs a wide variety of maintenance tasks, including semi-skilled and skilled. This position may serve as a specialist or point person i...
See full job descriptionJob Description:Primary Responsibility The adjunct faculty members of Colorado Mountain College are here to assist students in their learning process by utilizing all appropriate staff resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies available which complement the teaching process. The faculty members needs to be committed to facilitating learning throughout our communities. Although teaching is the most important role of the faculty, the needs of our learners are also served when...
See full job descriptionJob Description:Primary Responsibility Under the general supervision of a designated leader, the Senior Enrollment Services Specialist assists with the recruiting activities and pre-enrollment follow-up of students. This position represents Colorado Mountain College at their campus and at off campus events. This position interacts with student inquires, applicants and current students. The Senior Enrollment Services Specialist also applies knowledge of programs, procedures, and policies to pr...
See full job descriptionJob Description:Primary Responsibility Under the direction of a Campus Vice President, Unit Chief, or other Executive Officer, the Executive Administrative Assistant provides direct administrative support, oversight, communications coordination, and data on a broad range of issues that are sensitive, confidential and/or complex in nature. Duties are performed at a fully operational level, using either established standard guidelines and/or procedural methods, or improvising solutions and altern...
See full job descriptionJob Description:Primary Responsibility The Administrative Technician/Proctor works in support of the business or College operations. The primary role is in support of academic or student services functions. Duties are performed using either established standard guidelines and/or procedural methods, or improvising solutions and alternatives. The Administrative Technician/Proctor is also responsible for administering Pearson Vue, CLEP, and other online tests for registered students in accordance ...
See full job descriptionJob Description:Primary Responsibility Reporting to the assigned Campus Vice President(s) and the Foundation Director of Development in a shared role the Regional Development Officer (RDO) serves as the lead fundraiser in the assigned geographic area on behalf of the Colorado Mountain College Foundation and the College. The RDO will identify, research, cultivate, solicit, and steward individuals, businesses and grant making organizations to secure annual fund, programmatic and capital campaign ...
See full job descriptionJob Description:Primary Responsibility The adjunct faculty members of Colorado Mountain College are here to assist students in their learning process by utilizing all appropriate staff resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies available which complement the teaching process. The faculty members needs to be committed to facilitating learning throughout our communities. Although teaching is the most important role of the faculty, the needs of our learners are also served when...
See full job descriptionJob Description:Primary Responsibility The adjunct faculty members of Colorado Mountain College are here to assist students in their learning process by utilizing all appropriate staff resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies available which complement the teaching process. The faculty members needs to be committed to facilitating learning throughout our communities. Although teaching is the most important role of the faculty, the needs of our learners are also served when...
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