Assistant to the Executive Dean of Health Sciences, Internal Announcement

Applicants must be a current, active Pikes Peak State College employee within the 2024 calendar year, any capacity.

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

The Assistant to the Executive Dean for the Health Sciences Division supports the Executive Dean in organizing and managing division as well as campus operations, overseeing budget and data needs, and supervising department staff. This position 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. This position creates an atmosphere of trust and respect in which all can succeed.   The primary location for this position is at the CHES Campus, 1850 Cypress Semi Drive. May require occasional travel to other campuses to support program needs.   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 an accredited institution OR a completed Associate’s degree with two years of professional level experience performing similar duties to those described for this position OR four years of professional level experience performing similar duties to those described for this position.
• Experience organizing and managing programs, or organizational operations.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise staff.
• Experience with organizational financial processes and budgets.
• Experience using word processing, spreadsheet software, and calendar management tool.

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

• Successful experience preparing and analyzing budgets.
• Experience leading projects.
• Demonstrated ability to identify potential challenges and solve problems.
• Demonstrated understanding of and appreciation for diverse populations.
• Successful record of collaboration.
• Demonstrated resilience and ability to embrace change in the workplace.

For full consideration, all application materials must be received by 4:00 p.m. on December 18, 2024.  

Applicants must be a current, active Pikes Peak State College employee within the 2024 calendar year, any capacity.

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 Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) contribution rates.

Note: Prior submission of application materials will not be considered.

Essential Functions

Executive Support: Provide