Salary: $38,000.00 - $41,500.00 Annually Location : Lamar, CO Job Type: APT Temporary Job Number: 219140 Department: LCC Administration Opening Date: 08/05/2025 Methods of Appointment: This position is not part of the classified state personnel system. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation. Type of Announcement: This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. Transcripts Required: An unofficial copy of transcripts must be submitted at time of application. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for US equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application material. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue. Department Contact Information: Nicole McCoy, Human Resources AssistantLamar Community College2401 South Main StreetLamar, CO 81052719-###-####...@lamarcc.edu Description POSITION TITLE: Executive Assistant to the College President REPORTS TO: College President Expand your career opportunities at Lamar Community College by working alongside diverse colleagues who value integrity, professionalism, and each other while inspiring academic excellence. If you desire to make a difference and enrich the lives of others through learning, LCC is a place for you. We will support your personal and career goals and help you succeed as part of our team! Lamar Community College has an exciting opportunity for you to be our next Executive Assistant to the College President. We are looking for a dynamic, passionate, dedicated individual who will lead and implement LCC's strategic plan POSITION SUMMARY: We are seeking an energetic, highly organized, dynamic professional to join our team. Our institution provides the highest quality education and service excellence in an environment of care, support, mutual respect, and integrity. Lamar Community College is hiring an Executive Assistant to the College President. This is a full-time APT (Administrative , Professional technical) role. The successful candidate will provide a high level of confidential and complex administrative support for college-wide functions, projects, reports, events, and activities. They will provide critical leadership in coordinating the Office of the President on behalf of the president and college. Routine office support (scheduling, correspondence, reports, phone messages, etc.) to the Vice President of Administrative Services/Institutional Effectiveness will also be provided. Individual is responsible for assistance to internal and external communities regarding LCC and Colorado Community College System (CCCS) operations and policies. Their independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize and organize a diversified workload; recommend changes in office practices or procedures; research, interpret, analyze, and communicate information to staff and public in a timely manner. This individual coordinates closely with marketing service agencies and college IT to ensure effective traditional and digital communication. They manage the facility reservation process. Position works closely with others to ensure outreach, events and activities are coordinated appropriately. Will serve as a liaison in providing communication, research and troubleshooting services for a variety of unique situations on behalf of the College President. As an employee of, and the Colorado Community College System, this position is required to uphold and enforce the policies of LCC and CCCS, and all local, state and federal laws. This position will comply with all student privacy laws (FERPA); and is a mandatory reporter of any suspected illegal activity. Examples of Duties DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serves as liaison between the President and a diverse population of administrators, faculty, staff, students and the community. Including the following: Alerts President of sensitive situations; Handles protocol issues; receives and screens presidential communications; provides assistance and uses independent judgment to determine communications requiring priority attention; analyzes and resolves concerns and issues presented on a daily basis; processes, maintains and monitors confidential records and information; responds to inquiries requiring a detailed knowledge of policies and procedures.
- In collaboration with President and their direct reports, coordinates, prepares and/or edits complex narrative and statistical reports, correspondence, multimedia presentations, schedules, newsletters and promotional materials; accurately prepares agendas, materials and minutes for meetings; coordinates outgoing correspondence, including paper and email.
- Accurately and efficiently manages the President's schedule including interviews, community presentations, and meetings and secures all travel arrangements; processes registrations and claim forms; processes membership dues for national and local organizations; manages databases for mailings and/or organizational directories.
- Manages room scheduling for special events for internal and external constituents.
- Participates in team and administrative meetings; provides research on special projects, monitors developing trends and issues of assigned area and informs President of impending issues; coordinates college, system and community projects, programs and meetings such as all-employee meetings, advisory council meetings, and accreditation visits.
- Coordinates projects, sets priorities, meets deadlines, and follows up on assignments with a minimum of direction; plans and coordinates special events on behalf of the Office of the President including facility set up, catering arrangements, and event communication; provides direction to assigned student staff; monitors and maintains office budget; performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains online college calendar and serves as backup for web updates to employee portal.
- Serves as supervisor of student work study employed to assist with basic office duties and correspondence.
- Performs other duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective operation of Office of the President.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's degree or additional related work experience can substitute year for year in lieu of associate's degree
- Two (2) years of related work experience.
- Experience managing office workflow.
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with teams to produce results.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products including Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, and Excel sufficient to schedule, compose, create, modify and save calendars, memos, letters, documents, reports, charts, etc.
- Demonstrated effective listening, written, and oral communication skills to communicate effectively in ways that will be understood by diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability as a self-starter with a positive attitude in order to successfully navigate change, ambiguity, and setbacks.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, integrity, and ethical behavior.
- Ability to efficiently handle multiple priorities and tasks.
- Ability to maintain confidential information.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative, and cordial working relationships internally and externally.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Three (3) years of related experience.
- Experience acting as a communication liaison for a senior administrator.
- Experience dealing with sensitive or difficult situations with tact, diplomacy, and utmost confidentiality.
- Experience in an institution of higher education, preferably supporting a senior administrator.
- Database skills in Microsoft Access or similar software.
- Experience managing and maintaining departmental websites using a content management system.
- Experience with enterprise software systems such as Banner or a similar system.
- Experience in the research and preparation of narrative and statistical reports.
Supplemental Information Salary Range: $38,000.00 - $41,500.00range. The specific salary will be determined by the qualifications of the selected candidate, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information. LCC offers an excellent benefit plan. Leave and holiday benefits are also included. Deadline to Submit Application Material: A review of applications will begin on August 12, 2025. The preferred start date is as soon as possible after candidate selection. This position will remain posted until the position is filled. Application Process: All applications must be submitted online. Please note that ALL items must be received for your application to be considered. Complete applications will include: a cover letter, current resume, three professional references (including at least one recent supervisor and one recent co-worker), and transcript copies. Official transcripts showing the highest degree achieved should be submitted to ...@lamarcc.edu upon offer of employment. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at 719-###-#### or ...@lamarcc.edu By submitting an application for this announced position, applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of their knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with Lamar Community College; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law. Notice to all Applicants:
- Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.
- LCC participates in E-Verify.
- Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
- Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.
- Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire.
- LCC is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit the
- Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.
About LCC: We enrich lives through learning. Located on the golden plains of southeastern Colorado, Lamar Community College, a federally-designated Hispanic-Serving institution, is focused on the educational needs of Prowers, Baca, Kiowa, and Cheyenne Counties. Yet its unique programs, NJCAA/NIRA athletics, small class sizes, dedicated staff, innovative spirit, and idyllic setting also make it a destination college for students of all ages from across Colorado, the nation, and the world. LCC is one of thirteen colleges in the Colorado Community College System (CCCS). LCC Vision: Lamar Community College provides the highest quality education and service excellence in an environment of care, support, mutual respect, and integrity. LCC Core Values: Respect, integrity, open communication, and valuing people. The Federal Clery Act (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agency's Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the LCC website at the A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the College Security Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or on property controlled or owned by Lamar Community College, as well as public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, our campuses. ADAAA Accommodations: Lamar Community College is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Nicole McCoy at or 719-###-#### at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date. Pregnancy Related Accommodations, Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA): The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for health conditions related to pregnancy or the physical recovery from childbirth. Candidates wishing to request reasonable accommodations must do so as soon as possible, preferably at least three days prior to the exam or interview. If you are an individual who wishes to request reasonable accommodations, please contact us at 719-###-#### or ...@lamarcc.edu Non-Discrimination Statement: The State of Colorado and Lamar Community College believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado and Lamar Community College is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law as required by Title VI, Title IX, Section 503 & 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, VEVRAA, Age Discrimination Act, and Title II of the ADA. Lamar Community College (LCC) is a premier employer in Southeastern Colorado and one of the 13 colleges in the Colorado Community College System (CCCS). For more than 79 years, LCC has proudly served the counties of Cheyenne, Kiowa, Prowers, and Baca in Southeast Colorado. Today we continue to serve students from the region as well as the state, the country, and the world as we offer programs and services to meet our communities' educational needs. At LCC you will always find outstanding faculty and staff who care deeply about student success. Both in and out of the classroom, LCC provides personalized services and exceptional learning experiences for students. Our focus on high-quality learning in a supportive learning environment provides an inspiring career opportunity coupled with great perks. The following are the benefits that LCC offers:
- Retirement savings through Colorado PERA via our defined benefit or defined contribution plans.
- For a complete overview of our health, dental, vision, life, and flexible savings benefits, visit the CCCS employee benefits webpage. Please note that certain health insurance options are not available in Lamar. Please contact HR at (719) ###-#### for more information.
- Our employees stay because of the work/life balance they are able to obtain here. This includes generous leave benefits:
- Administrator/Professional Technical positions earn 15 hours of annual leave and 10 hours of sick leave, accrued each month - based on fulltime status.
- LCC APT employees also have paid time off from December 25th through January 1st.
- Administrator/Professional Technical positions have an opportunity to become a lifelong-learner and enjoy considerable savings for the college education of your dependents through our tuition assistance program.
- Administrator/Professional Technical positions have leave available for Academic/Volunteer Activities.
- All state employees are also eligible to participate in BenefitHub, which offers discounts for retailers and services and other benefits resources.
- LCC offers employee assistance services to you and your household members at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP). Available services include counseling, professional coaching, webinars, mediation, financial assistance, and more.
No relocation assistance is provided by LCC. 01 Have you ever been employed at Lamar Community College in the past?
02 If you have been employed at Lamar Community College in the past, please explain the nature of your exit from your position at LCC. 03 Are you able to work occasional long and irregular hours necessitated by special projects; compliance with deadlines, length of institutional day/week and committee service?
04 Are you willing and able to travel as required by the position needs?
05 Are you outgoing, enthusiastic and willing to work with a variety of customers in a tactful and congenial manner?
06 Can you easily adapt to change?
07 Are you willing to participate in continuing professional development provided by the employer?
08 **Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status, including but not limited to the H-1B visa status?
09 Number of years working experience in a customer service setting. 10 Have you worked as an administrative assistant previously?
11 Do you have the ability to understand and demonstrate the importance of communication and excellent customer service skills?
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