Faculty Support Specialist

This is a NON-CLASSIFIED employment opportunity.  Visit the State of Colorado for Classified employment opportunities.   

The AHSS Division requires operational support that maintains clear reporting structures while enhancing faculty development. This role provides focused faculty support while preserving the executive dean’s the associate dean’s, and the assistant to the executive dean’s strategic function. This role assists the executive dean, the associate dean, and the assistant to the executive dean in providing leadership in and management of division operations related to faculty support. This includes conveying the policies of the college and implementing those policies within the division. This position shall maintain commitment to quality instruction, the primary objective of this institution. The college is looking for a successful leader, which is defined by colleagues as a trusted advisor whose empathy is demonstrated through inclusiveness and service to others. This person will be described as having integrity, humility, and an inviting demeanor that puts those around him/her at ease. This leader will demonstrate a strong commitment to the value of diversity among students and staff, as well as sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of PPSC students. The individual works together with colleagues to create an atmosphere of trust and respect in which all can succeed. This person will use excellent communication, organization, and detail-oriented skills to effectively manage the programmatic requirements and timelines.

The college offers the possibility for alternative work arrangements such as flexplace, remote work, or flextime scheduling upon completion of training and department needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completed Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience with data collection and analysis.

Professional level experience is defined by the Colorado Division of Human Resources: A position that involves the exercise of discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, or sharing an organized body of knowledge.  Colorado revised statute (C.R.S. 24-50-135(1) allows colleges to exempt positions from the State Personnel Classified System that are determined to be professional level work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated competency with MS Office/Outlook 365 and proficiency in Excel.
• Office management experience.
• Project management experience.
• Content creation and advertising/marketing experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Previous experience working in higher education or academic settings.
• Spanish language ability to read, write, and speak fluent Spanish.

For full consideration, all application materials must be received by 4:00 p.m. on May 9, 2025.  Applications accepted until position is filled.  

Pikes Peak State College reserves the right to close the job posting once a sufficient applicant pool has been obtained.  

Must be a State of Colorado resident or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment.

Visa support is not available for this position.

Application Instructions:  Application must be submitted online.  Incomplete applications may not receive full consideration.  A complete application will include:

• Cover letter - Address the minimum and preferred qualifications in the order listed on the job announcement.
• Resume - Reflect experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.  
• Unofficial Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts for all degrees conferred.  Official transcripts are required if hired for the position.  
• Professional References - Provide names and contact information for three recent professional references who can address your expertise and background for this position.

This position may be eligible for a variety of employee benefits.  Pikes Peak State College participates in the Colorado Public Empl