Colby Community College is located in northwest Kansas, approximately 50 miles from the Nebraska and Colorado borders.  The college has grown from 99 students in the fall of 1964 to around 1,800 in 2013.  

In addition to an 80-acre main campus, CCC has a 60-acre farm used as a hands-on laboratory and training facility. The college also accommodates hundreds of off-campus students at 24 locations in the 14-county service area through face-to-face, online, and hybrid courses.

CCC has a strong history of student performance and ranks among the best in graduation and retention rates for Kansas two-year public colleges.

Under the supervision of the Director of Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Director of Nursing and Allied Health, and Director of Massage Therapy (MT), the Administrative Assistant for Health Sciences is responsible for assisting in the daily operations of the Health Sciences building. 

Responsibilities

The Administrative Assistant for Health Sciences is responsible for fostering communication among students, faculty and both nursing campuses and performing administrative tasks as directed. This position is 40 hours a week from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. 

Additional Responsibilities: 

• Establish priority of work 
• Perform basic clerical work, which includes typing meeting minutes, maintaining office supplies, dispersing daily mail, and managing calendars for multiple departments
• Assist with recruiting prospective students and process Massage Therapy, Nursing and PTA admissions applications
• Coordinate Fall and Spring Nursing Advisory committee meetings
• Maintain records for Nursing and PTA students
• Administer follow-up to all Nursing, Massage Therapy and PTA graduates and employers, including clinical contracts and communication 
• Revise syllabi as directed 
• Facilitate arrangements for departmental purchases and travel 
• Respond to written communication as directed 
• Proctor exams as needed
• Assist with orientation and other mandatory information sessions 

Travel 

Minimal travel is expected for this position.

Salary

$10.00 per hour

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities 

• Strong leadership, verbal, written, organizational, administrative, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations of students, staff, and external constituencies.
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Computer literacy skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office required

Application

Priority deadline is January 15, 2016. Interviews will begin immediately. To apply, send application letter, resume, and all postsecondary transcripts to Colby Community College, Attn: Human Resources, 1255 S. Range, Colby, KS 67701. Application materials may be emailed to hr(at)colbycc.edu. 

NOTE: The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

• Associate degree preferred
• Experience in administrative office environment preferred
  
  

All applicant's information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. CCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversifying its work force and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans.