Title: Coordinator of Auxiliary Services

Position Type: Professional Tech Full time, 12 month 261 working days per year

College: Otero College

Division: Finance and Administration

Department: OC Business Office

Campus: Otero College

Location: La Junta

Salary Range: $40,000- $43,000

Who We Are:

At Otero College, we are more than a college, we are a community dedicated to students’ personal and professional growth through high-quality education and workforce training. With more than 30 academic and workforce programs, a student-centered culture, and a commitment to supporting employee growth, Otero College provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.
Our faculty and staff are passionate about student success and work to create a welcoming, inclusive environment where students feel a sense of belonging. Through meaningful connections and personalized support, Otero employees help students build confidence, stay engaged, and achieve success both in and out of the classroom.
Otero College offers the opportunity to contribute to student success while enjoying the benefits of living and working in a rural community. Join the Rattler family and help shape the future of our students.

Job Summary:

The Coordinator of Auxiliary Services oversees and coordinates the College’s auxiliary operations, including the Student Center, food service and catering, Ed Stafford Theatre, auxiliary facility usage in coordination with Student Affairs. The position also coordinates, schedules, markets, and supports campus and community events and facility rentals.

Responsibilities include financial and administrative oversight, event and facility coordination, customer service, policy implementation, and supervision of assigned part-time and student employees. The Coordinator works closely with the College’s contracted food service provider and other campus departments. Evening and weekend work is required based on scheduled events, along with assisting with event setup and teardown and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate the scheduling and use of auxiliary facilities for College and community events, meetings, conferences, and other activities.
2. Coordinate event logistics, including facility setup and teardown, staffing, catering, and other resources needed for successful events.
3. Market and promote College facilities available for public and community use.
4. Serve as the primary College liaison with the contracted food service provider and assist with administration of the food service and catering contract.
5. Review and process food service invoices and other auxiliary-related financial transactions for accuracy and timely payment.
6. Prepare invoices and maintain accurate billing records for auxiliary facility usage.
7. Assist with the development and management of Student Center and cafeteria budgets and monitor auxiliary revenues and expenditures.
8. Review facility usage rates and recommend changes to ensure appropriate and competitive pricing.
9. Supervise and evaluate assigned part-time and student employees.
10. Purchase supplies and equipment in accordance with College purchasing procedures.
11. Identify and implement technology and process improvements to enhance auxiliary services and customer experience.
12. Work with the Vice President of Finance and Operations, Controller, Physical Plant Director, and other College personnel on facility planning, maintenance, and operational needs.
13. Ensure auxiliary facilities are maintained as safe, welcoming, and functional spaces for students, employees, and the public.
14. Other duties as assigned by the Controller.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience in customer service, event coordination, facility operations, hospitality, business operations, or a related area.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and events.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with employees, students, vendors, and members of the public.
• Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as required by scheduled events and facility operations.
• Ability to assist with event setup and teardown and lift and move up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with standard office technology and the ability to learn College financial, scheduling, billing, and administrative systems such as Quick Books.
• Experience with budgeting, billing, financial reconciliation, or related financial processes.

Selection Process:

Position will remain open until filled with a priority date of October 6, 2026

Application Instructions: 

The search will be conducted through a competitive, merit-based evaluation of all qualified applicants. Final candidates will be invited to travel to the College, at their own expense, to interview.
For consideration, an applicant file must contain:
1. Cover letter that addresses the minimum and preferred qualifications
2. Resume
3. Copies of transcripts (A.A., B.A., and M.A.) (Official transcripts requested upon hire) - As part of our commitment to a fair hiring process, we invite you to redact any information from your transcripts that may be confidential/protected under law, including your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation.

Additional Information/Benefits:

At Otero, we value and uphold a commitment to a workplace that focuses on employees. In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer a comprehensive selection of benefits to support our employees, including:
• Flexible retirement benefits including Colorado PERA’s Defined Benefit Plan or Defined Contribution Plan. Otero contributes 21.61% of your salary on your behalf. Supplemental retirement plans including 401(k) and 457 plans are also available.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and flexible savings benefits.
• Employee assistance services such as counseling, professional coaching, financial planning, and more, are available to you and members of your household at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP).
• Generous paid time off benefits including up to 15 hours of annual leave and 10 hours sick leave per month, 10 paid holidays per year, and up to 18 hours for academic and volunteer activities.
• Tuition assistance for employees and their eligible dependents at any community college within the Colorado Community College System or CCCOnline.
• State employees are eligible to participate in BenefitHub which offers discounts for retailers and services and other benefits resources.
• Employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Additional information about this program can be found on the Colorado Division of Human Resources website.