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 more than 2,000 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, including the highest graduation rate among all Kansas community colleges. 

Colby Community College is accepting applications for a part-time Administrative Assistant for the Endowment Foundation. 

Under the supervision of the Director of the Endowment Foundation, the Administrative Assistant for the Endowment Foundation is responsible for assisting in the daily operations of the Foundation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Foundation Administrative Assistant performs a variety of responsibilities related to scholarships, campus enhancement projects, and various operational tasks for the Endowment Foundation. Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy is imperative for success in this role. The incumbent will actively participate in awarding student scholarships and receiving, depositing, and receipting all donations that are gifted to the college and the Foundation. The role involves precise recordkeeping of contributions in our customer relationship management software and maintaining current balances for club and booster accounts. Additionally, this position will involve assisting with the planning of large-scale events.
   
• Proficiency with Blackbaud, data management, fundraising, and scholarship software is a key aspect of this position, with comprehensive training provided. The Administrative Assistant will also contribute to the planning and coordinating of diverse fundraising and alumni-related events. A solid understanding of higher education and the Endowment Foundation’s role at Colby Community College is essential for those in this position.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations of students, staff, faculty, alumni and friends of the college;
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team;
• Ability to maintain confidential information with discretion;
• Should possess organizational, clerical, computer and program skills;
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
   

SALARY
$16.00 to $17.75 per hour
 

HOURS / SCHEDULE
12-month, 24-28 hours per week position. An occasional need for increased weekly hours and infrequent night and weekend activities will be required.
 

APPLICATION
The priority deadline is Friday, May 3, 2024. To be considered, submit a letter of application, resume, all postsecondary transcripts, and references to:

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

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

• Associate degree required
• Experience in an administrative office environment preferred

Colby Community College provides equal opportunity to its applicants for admission, enrolled students, graduates, and employees. The College does not discriminate with respect to hiring, continuation of employment, promotion, tenure, other employment practices, application for admission or career services and placement on the basis of race, color, gender, age, disability, national origin or ancestry, sexual orientation or religion. For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, contact the Human Resources Office, 1255 South Range Ave., Colby, KS  67701. (785) 460-5406. hr(at)colbycc.edu

Candidates identifying as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request accommodations should contact Human Resources.

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

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. The candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.