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

The Department of Military and Veterans Programs (MVP) at Pikes Peak State College (PPSC) provides guidance and coordination of student services and support for student veterans, dependents, and active duty military personnel. This position will work under the direction of the Director of Military and Veteran Programs and will assist all sections of Military and Veteran Programs. The position will serve to coordinate and promote military and veteran affiliated student support services that foster military and veteran student success in degree attainment, or transfer to four-year academic intuitions. 

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 OR completed associate’s degree with two years of professional level experience performing similar duties to those described for this position.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and promoting events or other group activities.  

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

• Completed Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Project Management certification or Project Management experience developing activities and events to support military and veteran student transition to higher education.
• Experience in student development and advising techniques.
• Experience collecting student data, reporting, record keeping, assessments and confidentiality.
• Veteran or military affiliated (i.e. Family member, US Reserve or National Guard member).
• Spanish language ability to read, write, and speak fluently.  

For full consideration, all application materials must be received by 4:00 p.m. on January 6, 2025.  Applications accepted until position is filled.  

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 

• Design, implement, and maintain military or veteran support opportunities and events.
• Serve as the staff liaison to the Student Veteran Organization as well as other Student Experience activities within the college.
• Serve as the liaison to designated community organizations that can provide key and critical support to PPSC’s military and veteran affiliated students.
• Work with the department director to improve the first-year experience for incoming student veterans, military members, and families.
• Develop and coordinate mentoring, scholarship, and barrier-reducing programs and guide cohorts of military and veteran students in academic planning and transition planning.
• Develop internal and external communication materials for events and outreach.
• Connect PPSC military and veteran affiliated students to the peer-to-peer support programs that may be available.
• Develop programming and workshops in coordination with other service providers for military to civilian transition, job readiness and transition to the workforce skills.
• Implement education and marketing materials as appropriate for department programming focused on military and veteran affiliated students.
• Collect enrollment, retention, services usage, and other data as requested by the director, perform assessment and analysis of data to provide recommendations for programming; provide to the Director and other department leaders.
• Partner with college departments and resources to promote student success through academic support services.
• Coordinate PPSC faculty and staff training programs for military and veteran services in conjunction with the Director.
• Provide oversight of the department website and coordinate website updates as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

General Duties, Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Cultural competence and demonstrated evidence, understanding, and commitment to the concepts of diversity, multiculturalism, and their application in the workplace.
• Adheres to college policies and procedures.
• Works independently in a team environment.
• Travels to multiple campuses to support department needs.
• Maintains confidentiality while working effectively with all constituents.
• Understands the impact of culture and military service on learning.
• Updates and maintains department reports.
• Prioritizes, manages and completes multiple projects simultaneously.
• Serves as primary point of contact and resource for the department.
• Serves as a primary point of contact for community building with local community.
• Coordinates vendor contracting, purchase card, and other purchasing services for the
  department.
• Works day, evenings, and weekends as needed.

As part of the State of Colorado, PPSC offers a competitive benefits package:

• PERA retirement benefits.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage.
• Life and Disability Coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts. 
• Paid Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Accrued Annual and Sick Leave.
• Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

This job description reflects Pikes Peak State College’s best effort to describe the essential duties and qualifications of the job.  It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job.  This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation.   

EEO Statement: Pikes Peak State College is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act institution.  We value diversity, strive for a more unified campus where all people are valued, treated fairly, and possess a sense of belonging.  Pikes Peak State College encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.