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

The Recreation and Wellness Support Specialist serves as a first point of contact for PPSC students and staff who are looking for engagement, involvement, and recreation opportunities on campus with the goal of assisting students and staff with the appropriate campus and community resources. The Specialist provides administrative, supervisory, and referral support for PPSC campuses that provide recreation and wellness opportunities and events. The Specialist should possess a high level of knowledge of administrative processes and systems, the capacity to communicate with multiple stakeholders, coordinate multiple projects, and the ability to exercise time management and prioritization. The Specialist serves as an integral role in promoting holistic community success, engagement, and retention as well as diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ability to travel between campuses and work a flexible schedule to support department and student needs.

Reports to: Recreation and Wellness Coordinator

Minimum Qualifications

• Completed bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution OR completed associate degree with two years of professional level experience performing similar duties to those described for this position OR four years professional level experience performing similar duties to those described for this position.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively in a diverse environment; must demonstrate cultural responsivity.
• Experience with computer and software applications relating to office management, including word processing, spreadsheets, and email.

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 Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Higher Education Leadership, Recreation, Outdoor Leadership, Sports Management, or closely related field.
• Two years of professional level experience working in a higher education setting with traditional and non-traditional college students.
• Strong interpersonal skills Bilingual in Spanish and English.

For full consideration, all application materials must be received by 4:00 p.m. on December 20, 2024.  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 Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) contribution rates.

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

Essential Functions 

Operational Duties

• Provide logistical support for projects and events including scheduling, catering, attendee communication, and other related arrangements.
• Manage department phones, emails, mail, newsletters, and communication services.
• Provide information to members of the college and surrounding community, vendors, and the general public.
• Monitor Fitness Center space, and assist with the development and implementation of Center’s guidelines.
• Promote recreation and wellness programs and activities.
• General filing, data entry, record keeping, word processing, managing inventory, ordering supplies.
• Handle sensitive information including personnel records, salary information, and budget information.
• Support assessment and tracking for departments through tracking data and generating reports.
• Assist with annual reports, strategic planning, and marketing. 
• Facilitate communication with Facilities Management for maintenance and repairs and ITSS for technical issues.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Supervision

• Co-supervise student assistants, including the development of training, delegation of projects, and assessment of performance.
• Manage hourly employee schedules including monitoring and tracking hours, coverage, time and leave system.
• Assist outreach with monitoring social media and advising students on content creation.

Finance Duties

• Prepare budget reports, purchasing card reconciliation, purchase requisitions, payroll action requests, budget transfers, transaction reports, and interdepartmental billings.
• Arrange travel plans including airfare, hotel, car rental reservations, ground transportation arrangements, and conference registrations. 

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.
• Familiarity with relevant disability laws.
• Experience working effectively as a member of a team; good interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of community referral resources.
• Demonstrated experience in public speaking, facilitating workshops, or small group facilitation.
• Demonstrated experience in program development, analysis, data collection, and assessment.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Knowledge of campus and community referral resources.
• Knowledge of basic sports and fitness procedures or practices.
• Knowledge of basic wellness procedures or practices.

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.