President

Emily Griffith Technical College

Denver, Colorado

Opportunities for all who wish to learn.

Emily Griffith Technical College (EGTC), the public, post-secondary, and adult education arm of the Denver Public School system (DPS), seeks an entrepreneurial and visionary leader to serve as its President. Founded in 1916 by education pioneer Emily Griffith, EGTC has become a leader in career and technical education and workforce training programs in Colorado, supporting nearly 10,000 students annually in earning industry-relevant certificates, licenses, and credentials. EGTC’s President will have the unique opportunity to lead one of the nation’s only technical colleges integrated within a public school system and one of the most beloved and respected institutions in the city of Denver.

EGTC prepares students for today’s workforce and tomorrow’s opportunities across its three campuses in Denver through its numerous workforce education programs. EGTC proudly maintains some of the highest completion, placement, and licensure rates of postsecondary institutions in Colorado; 2024-2025 school year rates were 84 percent, 86 percent, and 99 percent, respectively. Most students earn their certificate within a year, many transfer credits to community or four-year colleges, and several are concurrently enrolled at the College while completing high school. Notably, EGTC is the largest apprenticeship provider in Colorado and is valued by its industry partners for the hands-on, high-quality, and relevant education it provides. The College is exceedingly well-prepared to capitalize on increased federal and state attention to and investment in career, technical, and workforce education. 

The President will join EGTC at a transformative moment: the College is poised to introduce a groundbreaking Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, the first of its kind for a public school district in Colorado, creating new pathways for apprentices to access high-wage careers. In the near future, the College is also set to expand to a new campus, launch new programs, and benefit from emerging public funding sources that could be transformational. The new President will craft an inclusive strategy that builds on EGTC’s ongoing innovations, positioning the College at the forefront of workforce education and ensuring it continues to respond strategically and nimbly as technological and other advances continue to impact the Colorado job market. The President will form meaningful external partnerships across industry and post-secondary institutions, from which stronger programming, better job placement, funding, and other benefits will emerge.

EGTC has an annual budget of approximately $30 million derived from various public and private sources, as well as tuition revenue. EGTC benefits from the generous support of the Emily Griffith Foundation, an independent nonprofit providing strategic partnership and charitable funding for students and programs at the College. The President role at EGTC, newly elevated from its prior configuration as an Executive Director, will report to the Superintendent of DPS. The President’s leadership team consists of the Vice Presidents of Education, Finance & Operations, and Student Services.

The President will be a visible, engaging, and credible thought leader who will stimulate innovation, foster collaboration, and champion EGTC’s role as a hub for creativity and problem-solving. The next leader will work closely with colleagues at the College and other district and external partners to advance strategic initiatives, create meaningful partnerships, and ensure excellent student outcomes. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for career and technical education and demonstrated success in a leadership position at an educational institution that approaches the magnitude and complexity of EGTC. They will bring a proven ability to build diverse partnerships and move the needle on leading-edge workforce programs, and will demonstrate a commitment to EGTC’s mission of equity and educational accessibility. This is an extraordinary opportunity to shape the future of Colorado’s workforce.

COMPENSATION AND LOCATION

Salary Range: $179,728-$260,536. In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

Location and Commitment: The President role requires consistent presence at the College, as well as intermittent travel.

APPLICATIONS, INQUIRIES, AND NOMINATIONS

Nominations, inquiries, and applications, including resumes/CVs with cover letters responding to the opportunities and challenges outlined in the full position profile, should be submitted to the Isaacson, Miller search team via the hyperlink below. Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the search process is completed. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the candidate selection process, we welcome you to submit an inquiry to the team.

Katie Rockman, Tatiana Oberkoetter, Berlinda Mojica, and Maria Connor

Isaacson, Miller

Emily Griffith Technical College President Search

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