Special Projects Support Specialist

Las Vegas, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 8/23/2023

Position Overview

Grade 34

This position is responsible for providing coordination and clerical support to special projects as assigned by the VP.

Essential Job Functions

  • Provides departmental budget bookkeeping.
  • Manages procurement, including completing Requisitions for Purchase (RPs), submitting invoices, receiving reports and getting quotes.
  • Provides phone, text and email support for project administrators when they are in the field.
  • Prepares reports, proposals and presentations.
  • Coordinates special events, lodging and food as needed.
  • Maintains participant records and conducts data analysis of special projects.
  • Provides support for public relations and marketing, as related to special projects. Creates and/or distributes promotional fliers and related
recruitment material.
  • Recruits and advises student participants.
  • Serves as a resource person for all employees at the College for special projects inquiries.
  • Completes off-site assignments as directed by the VP.
  • Supports and contributes to LCC’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • General office support practices and procedures
  • Proficient with Word and Excel.
  • Records processing and maintenance procedures and systems
  • Proficient in English composition, grammar and punctuation and composing letters and preparing reports
  • Filing/records systems
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions and procedures
  • Ability to operate typical office equipment, including personal computer and standard office computer programs

Work Environment and Physical Factors

  • Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move
objects. The worker sits most of the time.
  • The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a
computer terminal; extensive reading and visual inspection.
  • The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Education, Experience and Licenses

  • Bachelor’s degree in any field and six months of experience or a combination of education and experience (i.e., Associates degree and five to seven
years’ experience) is required.
  • Complete and pass an Excel and Word test is required.
  • A valid NM Driver’s License is required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Luna Community College management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

Application Process

Submit LCC application form, letter of interest, resume, unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required prior to employment) to:

Luna Community College
Human Resources
366 Luna Drive
Las Vegas, NM 87701

Phone: (505) 454-2503
Fax: (505) 454-2520
Email: cachavez@luna.edu

Luna Community College is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. A pre-employment drug test may be required.

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