Colby Community College is located in northwest Kansas, approximately 50 miles from the Nebraska and Colorado borders. From a humble beginning of the 99 students in 1964, CCC now serves about 2000 students annually. 

In addition to a 57-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 through face-to-face, online, and hybrid courses.

A number of studies conclude CCC is a solid educational investment. Colby has a strong history of student performance and ranks near the top for graduation and retention rates among all Kansas community colleges. 

Colby Community College is accepting applications for a full-time Administrative Assistant for Student Support Services.  This 12-month position provides reception and clerical support to the SSS project staff.  A minimum of two years in general office work is desired.  The ideal candidate is positive and professional in a team working environment; employs strong oral, interpersonal, and organizational skills; maintains confidentiality; communicates effectively with students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds; has experience with Word, Excel, and databases.

The position is grant-funded through the Department of Education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to take initiative with assigned responsibilities and open to direction.
• Ability to update and maintain a wide variety of files and records.
• Ability to meet deadlines, problem-solve, and adapt to various conditions.
• Understanding of and sensitivity towards the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of students.

TRAVEL
Minimal travel is expected for this position.

HOURS/SCHEDULE
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

COMPENSATION
$11.50-$12.50/ hr

Flexible benefits program that includes options for single and family health and dental coverage, life insurance, reimbursement accounts, sick leave and vacation leave allowances. Participation in the state retirement program is required.

APPLICATION
The priority deadline is September 3, 2020. To be considered, applicants must submit a letter of application, resume, all postsecondary transcripts and references to:

Colby Community College
ATTN: Human Resources
1255 S. Range
Colby, KS 67701

Materials may be emailed to hr(at)colbycc.edu 

Required

• Associate degree or office professional certificate.
• Technical proficiency.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks with attention to detail.

Preferred

• Administrative assistant experience or equivalent
• Experience in an academic setting

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

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