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Program Assistant - Skilled Trades & Agriculture

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Program Assistant - Skilled Trades & Agriculture

Salary

$45,000.00 - $47,700.00 Annually

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

GJA-299811-11072025-NC

Department

Colorado Community College System

Opening Date

11/10/2025

Closing Date

11/17/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

9101 E Lowry Blvd, Denver, CO 80230

Department Contact Information

Nikki Cimino: [email protected]

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.

Hiring Pay Rate

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity and directly applicable experience, education, and training.

How To Apply

Online applications through the Colorado Jobs portal will not be accepted. Please follow instructions on the job announcement for submitting an application.

+ Description

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Department Information

To apply:https://schooljobs.com/careers/cccs/systemoffice

Description of Job

The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) is hiring a Program Assistant to join our Career & Technical Education (CTE) team at System Office. In this role you will provide administrative support in the Skilled Trades and Agriculture programs for the Program Directors and State Advisors with a focus on conference logistics and accounting processes. If you are looking for an administrative assistant role where your work has a direct impact on Colorado students, this position is for you!

We offerexcellent benefits (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tKeaLWcgkEbNNoE7BSHLDtIquYrkY\_TO/view) , a flexible working environment, including hybrid-remote work schedules within the state of Colorado, and a strong work/life balance.

Duties Include:

+ Reconciles student dollar accounts in QuickBooks, cuts checks, receives payments, makes deposits and communicates with local chapters regarding invoices and payments. Makes purchases using purchasing card and state association credit cards as appropriate, following all CCCS, state, and federal regulations.

+ Event planning, project coordination, and administrative support for all FFA/SkillsUSA conferences, including state and national leadership conferences. Includes support and maintenance of the event management system. Provides administrative support at the FFA/SkillsUSA Conferences.

+ Maintains websites, coordinates travel through travel agency and builds reports utilizing common software such as the Microsoft Office Suite and similar applications in Google Workspace. Updates System CTE records and databases.

+ Reviews invoices, travel expenditure reports, and procurement card charges, prior to submittal for payment, for discrepancies in computation and appropriateness under state fiscal rules and regulations. Acts as procurement card holder and tracks expenses monthly.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

+ Two years of office support experience. Appropriate education will substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

+ Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), QuickBooks and/or other accounting/budgeting software, and/or similar applications in Google Workspace.

Supplemental Information

Attributes that will contribute to success in this position:

+ Knowledge of using virtual platforms and social media.

+ Ability to modify tasks and projects based on outside factors.

+ Time management and organizational skills.

+ Detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines.

+ Ability to communicate effectively with clients (educators, vendors, etc.) and internal team and supervisors, in person, on the telephone, and in written correspondence.

+ Ability to anticipate problems or roadblocks and provide recommendations or solutions.

+ Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.

+ Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.

Work Location/Travel Expectations:

+ The position is located at 9101 E Lowry Blvd, Denver, CO 80230.

+ The person in this position will be expected to be in the office at leastone day a week.

+ Alternative Work Arrangements, including flexible schedules and remote work, may be available. Work must be completed in the state of Colorado.

+ Employee will be required to travel to in-state conferences including FFA and SkillsUSA State Conferences. Employee may be required to stay overnight at the hotel during these conferences. Employee may be asked to assist at off-site state conferences for other Career and Technical Student Organizations.

+ Employee may be requested to travel out of state to national conferences.

The Colorado Community College System is the state’s largest provider of higher education and workforce training, consisting of 13 colleges and over 35 locations across the state, educating approximately 130,000 students annually. In addition, we train more than 4,000 Coloradans each year through customized employer training programs. Our mission is to provide accessible, responsive learning environments where students can achieve their educational, professional and personal goals in an atmosphere that embraces academic excellence, diversity and innovation. We are an organization that encourages individuals to bring their whole selves to work.

CCCS believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Note:per theColorado Job Application Fairness Act (https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb23-058) , an applicant may redact information from their resume, cover letter, and/or transcripts that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. If your position requires us to review an official transcript, without redacting, we will request one as part of our conditional offer process. In order to evaluate work experience against established requirements for positions, we are still requesting dates of service (month and year) for positions in the applicant’s work history.

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