"Senior Employee Experience Manager"

Senior Employee Experience Manager

Company: Red Rocks Community College

Job Location: Lakewood, 80228

Category: Human Resources

Type: Full-Time

Salary: $72,159.00 - $79,375.00 Annually

Location: Lakewood, CO

Job Number: 00982

Division: President

Department: Human Resources

Closing Date: 9/16/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

To Apply

Submit a cover letter addressing the job announcement and resume.

Red Rocks Community College exemplifies extraordinary. We are dedicated to our Vision and Mission, which promote student achievement, staff empowerment, and community engagement. We live our values: Integrity, Collaboration, Learning, Inclusiveness, and Communication.

RRCC seeks applicants who understand and have first-hand experience working with diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities.

Summary of Position

Job Summary

The Office of Human Resources is seeking a Senior Employee Experience Manager to lead efforts that advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Accessibility (DEIBA) practices across campus. Reporting to the Executive Director of Human Resources, this role champions DEIBA by designing training programs, coordinating employee engagement activities, and managing development initiatives that foster a welcoming and supportive workplace.

The Senior Employee Experience Manager collects and analyzes data to identify gaps and guide equitable human resources practices throughout the employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to retention and recognition. This role collaborates across departments to coordinate professional development days, workshops, and appreciation events, while supporting Employee Resource Groups, employee engagement and development programs, and other initiatives that foster connection and growth. The Senior Manager communicates regularly with staff to promote cultural celebrations, engagement opportunities, and inclusive participation, helping build a campus culture rooted in respect, shared responsibility, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate drives employee engagement, professional development, and organizational effectiveness through innovative human resources initiatives rooted in DEIBA, and is at ease with the following:

• Equity-Minded Leadership: Demonstrates equity-minded leadership by embedding DEIBA principles in all programs and fostering a culture where every employee feels valued and supported.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excels in communication and collaboration, effectively coordinating initiatives, facilitating trainings, and building strong relationships across the college.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Uses data-driven decision-making to evaluate programs, uncover opportunities, and guide organizational change that promotes equitable employee experiences.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated commitment to equity-minded service and creating inclusive experiences for all, with knowledge of DEIBA principles, cultural competence, and inclusive workplace practices.
• Knowledge of and ability to effectively use Microsoft Office Suite products and other relevant computer and internet-based programs.
• Effective skills in communication, interpersonal relations, organization, time management, conflict resolution, problem-solving, data analysis, and confidentiality.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate across departments and with external partners.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent relevant experience.
• Two years' relevant experience.

Physical & Cognitive Demands

The following are some of the physical and cognitive demands commonly associated with this position.

• Occasionally moves, positions, and transports files and office materials weighing up to 10 lbs.
• This is largely a sedentary role. This position operates in an office environment and constantly uses a computer, and routinely uses standard office equipment including phones, copiers, etc.
• The person in this position constantly communicates with internal and external constituents and students. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Cognitive demands include comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, synthesizing, negotiating, communicating, instructing, and interpersonal skills.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Red Rocks Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process and/or during the course of employment, please contact Jennifer Matthews, Executive Director of Human Resources, at (303) 914-6298 or Jennifer.Matthews@rrcc.edu.

Starting Salary

Starting salary range for this position is $72,159 to $79,375 annually, commensurate with education and experience. This is a full-time, FLSA-exempt position. This position has been exempted from the State Classified System.

To Apply

All applicants must submit:

1. Resume
2. Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement.

Candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Candidates may redact any personally identifiable information on their materials including but are not limited to age, date of birth, and dates of attendance and date of graduation for educational institutions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Visit our Careers website to submit your application. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at HR@rrcc.edu.