Job Title: Paraprofessional (Southwest Studies)

Department: SW Studies

Campus Location: Main Campus

FLSA Status: Nonexempt/ Hourly

Position Type/ Work Schedule

• 1733 Hours per year
• 10 Months per year
• Hours per week (Estimated)

About Us

Colorado College is a nationally recognized, residential liberal arts college with 2,300 students from around the world. Employees set the stage for student success by bringing their diverse experience and knowledge to the table. The college actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment in which students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives can learn and work.

Job Summary

The Paraprofessional (Southwest Studies) provides a variety of support to program faculty, staff, and students.

Responsibilities

• Support audio-visual work with Southwest Studies Program faculty for invited campus speakers, Aficionados, or special evening events (live recording, podcasts, etc.).
• Accompany professors on field trips, assisting in the planning of trips, logistics, on-site educational coordination, driving, and clean-up.
• Maintain and regularly update the web (cms) pages for the Hulbert Center and the academic program, hallway bulletin boards; help produce the program newsletter, taking notes and photographs at program events, requesting submissions from students, alumni and professors, editing and layout.
• Serve as a liaison and resource for students, assisting seniors on mechanics of senior papers, help facilitate the Southwest Studies senior showcase in the spring, maintaining information databases on graduate schools, field schools, internships, and job opportunities, and helping to organize guest speaker lunches.
• Support the program’s administrative assistant in a variety of tasks, including attending program meetings and planning program activities, recruiting majors, minors, and project support for affiliated Southwest Studies faculty.
• Aid the Academic Administrative Assistant in setting up classrooms and lecture spaces as needed; maintain and run audio-visual equipment; support Hulbert Center speaker events/travel logistics (Aficionados), and other duties including occasional photocopying or running errands.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree; must have successfully completed at least one Southwest Studies course; good communication skills, a sense of responsibility, and a commitment to excellence; ability to manage time and work priorities; ability to communicate effectively and develop positive relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds; leadership skills; strong knowledge and understanding of Southwest Studies frameworks and classes; willingness to work on a weeknight or weekend day when needed; advanced word processing skills and knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, willingness to learn .cms website software, some database management skills.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is insurable by Colorado College’s motor vehicle insurance carrier.
  
  

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 requires driving CC vehicles (drivers must be eligible for coverage under CC's insurance plan)

Application Instructions

• Application Deadline - last day to submit an application: 04/20/2026
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  

In addition to your resume, please submit a copy of your unofficial transcript confirming the completion of at least one Southwest Studies course.

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:

• $20.03 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 include free access to the sports center, swimming pool, arts and crafts, outdoor programs, and financial consultants

Benefits and Wellness Information:

Please refer to our Benefits Page

Explore the Department: To learn more about the Southwest Studies Program, visit our website: https://www.coloradocollege.edu/academics/dept/southweststudies/

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 accommodations to support your application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at HR@coloradocollege.edu as early as possible. Positions may close on the listed deadline or, if posted as continuous, may close without prior notice.

E-Verify Information:

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

Leave Information:

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