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Pikes Peak State College is the largest and most diverse college in the Pikes Peak region, serving students with a wide range of goals, experiences, and responsibilities. Our students include recent high school graduates, working adults, military-affiliated students, parents, first-generation students, career changers, transfer students, and lifelong learners.

Our mission is to provide high-quality educational opportunities to all, with a focus on student success and community needs. We fulfill that mission by creating affordable, flexible, and accessible pathways that help students transfer to four-year institutions, enter the workforce, advance their careers, and build better futures close to home.

As the needs of our students, employers, and communities continue to evolve, so do we. PPSC embraces innovation that is human-centered, ethical, and focused on student learning. Through strong workforce partnerships and the thoughtful integration of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, we prepare students not only for today's opportunities, but for what's next.

We're looking for people who are passionate about access, collaboration, innovation, and student success. Whether you work in the classroom or behind the scenes, your contributions help create opportunities that change lives. At PPSC, our vision is simple: Students Succeed at PPSC.

Job Summary:

This is a NON-CLASSIFIED employment opportunity and is exempt from the State Classified Personnel System. Visit the State of Colorado for Classified employment opportunities.  

The Program Support Specialist will provide essential operational and administrative support to the Behavioral Health program.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with managing the department budget and the associated reporting.

• Assist with coordinating and submitting payroll documents including Faculty Load and Compensation (FLAC).

• Assist with coordinating purchasing, procurement, and revenue.

• Assist with budget management, financial reporting, procurement, and grant administration.

• Assist with maintaining the department calendar and hosting of department events.

• Manage organized department files, records, and databases.

• Assist administrators with the hiring and onboarding of faculty and staff.

• Assist administrators and faculty with the inventory of department equipment and supplies.

• Provide file management for division documents.

• Act as a liaison with other college departments and external partners as needed.

• Coordinate department communications via phone, email, website, etc.

• Demonstrate cultural competency and commitment to diversity and inclusion.

• Other duties as assigned to support the departmental operations.

Competencies/KSAs:

• Ability to navigate differences effectively and respectfully in the workplace.

• Adhere to college policies and procedures.

• Cultural competence and demonstrated evidence, understanding, and commitment to the concepts of diversity, multiculturalism, and their application in the workplace.

• Ability to enter data with a high level of accuracy.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.

• Ability to interpret and adhere to college procedures and guidelines, Board Polices and System Procedures, and all applicable State and Federal laws and regulations.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and meet deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across the college and community partnerships.

• Work independently in a team environment.

• Ability to travel to multiple campuses to support department needs.

• Maintain confidentiality while working effectively with all constituents.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completed bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.

• Two years of professional level experience managing and coordinating department operations.

• Demonstrated experience with data collection and analysis.

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:

• Three years of professional level experience managing and coordinating department operations.

• Microsoft Applications including Excel.

• Experience with budgets and budget reporting.

• Demonstrated understanding of a community college mission.

Selection Process:

For full consideration, all application materials must be received by 4:00 p.m. on September 18, 2026.

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: 

Pikes Peak State College will conduct reference checks and a criminal background check on the selected candidate. Employment offers and continued employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

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.