Careers with Alta Colleges, Inc.
Working in the world of education can be a very fulfilling and meaningful career path. We all realize the value of education and the importance it can play in helping to change people’s lives. Alta Colleges, Inc. has a rich history that can be traced back for many decades through the Westwood College and Redstone College system of campuses. Whether you have an interest in working in a corporate environment or directly on a campus interacting with students and faculty, we offer a variety of careers that allow you to help shape the lives of thousands of students each and every day.
Below you will find some popular FAQs that should address many topics that can help you learn about Alta Colleges, Inc. and our employment opportunities.
Why the Alta Colleges Family?
- Who are we?
- Alta Colleges, Inc. includes Westwood College, Westwood College Online and Redstone College.
- Westwood College has degree programs in the Institutes of Business, Design, Technology, Industrial Services, Justice, and Healthcare*. Today, our schools include seventeen campuses: four in the Southern California area; two in Denver, Colorado; two in Atlanta, Georgia; four in the Chicago area; two in the Arlington/Annandale, Virginia area; two in the Dallas/Fort Worth area; and one in Houston, Texas; and our online campus Westwood College Online (offered through the Westwood College -- Denver North campus). Westwood College Online enables students to complete selected programs without attending campus based courses.
- Redstone College, our Aviation campuses offer degrees in Avionics, Airframe & Powerplant Maintenance, Construction Management, and HVAC/R. Students will leave with the skills needed to find a job with aviation companies throughout the country. Redstone offers aviation maintenance training at campuses in Denver and Los Angeles. The Construction Management and HVAC/R courses are offered through the Denver campus.
- What is our company’s culture and mission?
- Employees of Alta take great pride in helping students achieve their goals. Our colleges are accredited institutions of higher learning dedicated to providing quality, career-focused associates, undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students with knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to launch, enhance, or change careers. The Colleges offer broad access to education and serves a diverse, multicultural body of students in an environment that promotes pride, respect, and teamwork. The Colleges’ programs are designed to empower students to pursue their individual career goals.
- What benefits are offered as an employee of Alta Colleges?
- Alta offers competitive, market based salaries.
- Alta Colleges allows you to select a competitive benefits package that best fits your lifestyle and needs. Our benefits program includes two PPO Medical Plans, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, short-term disability, and life insurance, as well as many voluntary benefits.
- In addition to the benefits package, we offer a retirement plan through a 401k program with matching contributions from Alta.
- Other benefits include paid vacation days, paid holidays, and a tuition reimbursement program.
- One unique benefit that Alta Colleges offers is a tuition waiver program for employees and their family members that wish to attend one of our colleges.
What kinds of jobs can you find at Alta?
- Alta’s corporate office is located in Denver, CO. There are many opportunities available at our corporate office in Marketing, IT, HR, Accounting/Finance, and other areas.
- The Colleges of Westwood and Redstone need energetic and committed professionals as both full-time and adjunct faculty members to teach our students. Opportunities are available in a variety of subject areas. Campuses are located in Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Texas, Virginia, and California.
- Westwood College Online is always looking for experienced Faculty and Adjunct Faculty to teach students in the many degree programs we offer. Faculty can reside anywhere in the country and reach our students.
- Every campus is staffed with a team of caring, dedicated professionals that support our students with their needs. Campus staff work with students to integrate them so their time at Alta is as successful as possible. When the time arrives, they also work with students on career development and job placement. Areas of opportunities include Academic Affairs, Financial Aid, Business Office, Administrative, and Student and Career Development Services.
- Our Admissions team works in high schools, campuses, and call center environments to recruit a diverse population of students for our Westwood, Westwood Online, and Redstone campuses.
If you love learning, teaching and helping students, then Alta is the place for you. Also, whether you are a top-notch sales professional, enjoy marketing strategy and execution, or seek a position helping with the business, administrative and management side of an organization Alta is always looking for talent to help drive the company forward.
How to Apply
- Click here to view available jobs with Westwood College, Westwood College Online, and Redstone College. You will be able to search for jobs, apply, or request more information directly from our Web site.
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