Job Title: Paraprofessional (Economics & Business)

Department: Economics and Business

Campus Location: Main Campus

FLSA Status: Nonexempt/ Hourly

Position Type/ Work Schedule

• 1624 Hours per year
• 10 Months per year
• 37.5 Hours per week (Estimated)

About Us

At Colorado College, 2,300 students learn and live on our beautiful 99-acre campus in downtown Colorado Springs. We attract top students seeking new perspectives with an array of experiential learning opportunities possible only in an immersive learning environment. Here, students take only one class at a time to facilitate deep exploration of a topic. We call this the Block Plan. This unique approach allows members of our campus community to share a rhythm of experience as we work together to fulfill our mission. 

Job Summary

Provide academic and technical support to faculty and students of the department. Support administrative assistants, Chair, and Associate Chair with on-demand office tasks and projects. Ensure maintenance of all department equipment, primarily desktop/laptop computers, printers, and in-house statistical and experimental software. The position presents an opportunity for every paraprofessional to leverage their unique skills and expertise and apply them in a professional academic setting.

Responsibilities

• Mentor thesis students by advising on topic selection, research, and econometric analysis.
• Hold 1-on-1 appointments with thesis students on MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), R, and STATA to assist with preparation for senior thesis and informational technology aspects of coursework.
• Provide classroom and technical support by creating and editing courses in Canvas, providing software user support to faculty and students, i.e., updating STATA, mapping to printers, hardware maintenance, and maintaining steady paper supply, and promoting learning activities by way of video and photo creation, editing, and updating the department hallway bulletin boards. Aid faculty with Zoom calls and provide AV classroom support (HDMI, VGA, projection).
• Assist students with the major declaration process and course selection.
• Serve as content creator and editor for the department’s social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram as well as List-Serv announcements).
• Support field trip organization and occasionally travel with classes on fieldtrips, as needed.
• Document requests made and solutions provided while working in the position, for periodic review with supervisor and for provision to future paraprofs.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.A. in Economics, Mathematical Economics, International Political Economy, or Business, Economics and Society
• Substantial computer and advanced technical experience, including knowledge of computer network environments and Windows environments
• Knowledge of a broad range of software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, web authoring and statistics packages
• Ability to communicate effectively and develop positive relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds
• Enthusiasm for teaching computing applications to a wide range of users

Preferred Qualifications

Applicants are welcome to apply even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications. We value diverse perspectives and encourage individuals with a genuine interest in the role to submit their applications. 

Other Position Details:

• Does not supervise others
• Position will not drive CC vehicles

Application Instructions

• Application Deadline - last day to submit an application: 3/1/2026
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  

In alignment with our commitment to reduce potential bias in hiring, applicants may redact any information that discloses their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from educational institutions on resumes, certifications, transcripts, or other application materials. There will be no penalties for the omission of such information.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

• $17.74 to $20.40 per hour 

What We Offer:

As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time - accrual of 0.085 vacation hours for each hour worked and 0.0462 hours of sick time for each hour worked
• Paid seasonal breaks and holidays
• 403(b) retirement plans where employees contribute 5% of pay and CC contributes 10%
• Tuition benefits for employee and eligible dependents
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits including free access to the sports center, swimming pool, arts and crafts, outdoor programs, and financial consultants

Explore The Department: To learn more about the Economics & Business Department, please follow this link

Accommodation Statement:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College’s policies, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Colorado College, or if you cannot use the online application system, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (719) 389-6421 or HR@ColoradoCollege.edu

E-Verify Information:

This organization participates in E-Verify. For more information, visit www.e-verify.gov

Benefits and Wellness Information:

Please refer to our Benefits Page

Leave Information:

Please refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/leadership/policies/vacation-leave-and-accrual.html