Business & Industry Marketing/financial Support Specialist (full - time)

Business & Industry Marketing/Financial Support Specialist

Columbus Technical College is seeking a highly organized and proactive Business & Industry Marketing/Financial Support Specialist to support the Economic Development team. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented professional with exceptional communication skills and the ability to handle a fast-paced environment. This person will be responsible for managing and optimizing the Modern Campus platform to support department goals, as well as marketing the division’s training offerings to potential clients. This role ensures seamless operation, user support, and system enhancements to improve student engagement and administrative efficiency, as well as increased visibility and connection to area business and industry.

This position is full-time/exempt and will require a pre-employment background, MVR, and credit check.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level organizational support to the economic development team
• Implement financial tracking systems to enhance operational efficiency
• Oversee the configuration, maintenance, and updates of the Modern Campus platform
• Provide technical assistance to team members and students, ensuring effective use of the Modern Campus platform
• Work with IT team to integrate Modern Campus with other institutional systems and customize features as needed
• Identify and resolve technical issues, collaborating with Modern Campus support when necessary
• Stay updated on new features and best practices to enhance platform functionality and user experience
• Handle confidential information with discretion
• Serve as a liaison between executive leadership, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders
• Assist in planning and executing special events and projects
• Conduct research and compile data to support decision-making

Competencies

• Familiarity with budget management and financial tracking
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Advanced skills in document preparation and editing
• Knowledge of digital collaboration tools (Teams, Zoom, Webex)
• Ability to adapt quickly, manage competing priorities, and work independently
• Experience with budget management and financial tracking

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in related field and three (3) years of work experience in the business environment.
• *NOTE: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a program manager, data specialist, or financial specialist
• Experience administering Modern Campus or similar platforms in an educational setting
• Experience in an education or nonprofit setting
• Knowledge of web technologies, APIs, and database management
• Experience with student information systems (SIS) and learning management systems (LMS)

Salary/Benefits

Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits include state holidays, annual leave, and sick leave, State of Georgia Retirement, Health and Flexible Benefits Program

Application Deadline

Applications are accepted until filled. Applicants must submit a Columbus Technical College employment application online and upload a cover letter, resume, and copy of transcript(s) at time of application (Incomplete submissions will not be considered). **Please note: All references will be checked prior to employment offer. Post offer requirements will include a criminal background check and motor vehicle records check.

Employment Policy

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law. Columbus Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success. For nondiscrimination information, please contact:

• Dr. Felicia Harris, Title IX Coordinator for Students – 706.641.5032, fharris@columbustech.edu
• Jennifer Thompson, Title IX Coordinator for Employees – 706.649.1883, jthompson@columbustech.edu
• Olive Vidal-Kendall, Section 504 Coordinator (ADA/Section 504) – 706.649.1442, ovidal-kendall@columbustech.edu