About the position
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
Requirements
- Associate degree in related field and three (3) years of work experience in the business environment
- 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
Nice-to-haves
- 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)
Benefits
- Salary is commensurate with experience
- State holidays
- Annual leave
- Sick leave
- State of Georgia Retirement
- Health and Flexible Benefits Program
