Horse Program Assistant

Description

Expand your career opportunities at Lamar Community College by working alongside diverse colleagues who value integrity, professionalism, and each other while inspiring academic excellence. If you desire to make a difference and enrich the lives of others through learning, LCC is a place for you. We will support your personal and career goals and help you succeed as part of our team! Lamar Community College has an exciting opportunity for you to be our next Horse Program Assistant. We are looking for a dynamic, passionate, dedicated individual who will lead and implement LCC’s strategic plan.

POSITION SUMMARY: Lamar Community College is home to premier Horse Training and Management and Equine Business Management programs. The college’s programs have a long history of training high quality professionals, maintaining a strong advisory board of industry leaders, and is poised for additional growth. We are seeking an energetic and professional member to join our team. The HTM program educates students on western performance training on breaking two-year-old colts and furthering three- to five-year-old horses in specialized training. The EBM program prepares students for careers in equine reproduction, nutrition, sales, vet medicine, and management. This is a full-time, 180 Day Faculty Contract position.

As an employee of, and the Colorado Community College System, this position is required to uphold and enforce the policies of LCC and CCCS, and all local, state and federal laws. This position will comply with all student privacy laws (FERPA); and is a mandatory reporter of any suspected illegal activity.

Examples of Duties

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Placing students in appropriate program

Recruiting and retaining students for HTM & EBM programs

Managing inventories and work study students in HTM & EBM programs

Assisting with the horse check in process

Engaging with current and potential stakeholders to further student’s education opportunities

Assisting with any horse classes as needed

Developing and grading assignments that align with the course learning outcomes

Assisting in maintaining grounds including arenas, pens, stalls, etc.

Working weekends as needed

Completing tasks required for accreditation

Participating in college and system activities assigned by supervisor

Potential for working with the Ranch Horse Team and Rodeo Team

Assisting with Equine Club

Managing social media platforms

Required Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate’s degree

Strong background in the western horse industry

Excellent judgment and emotional awareness when engaging with customers and the community

Strong organizational and time management skills

Attributes lending to a positive, professional role model for students

Flexible schedule for travel and event coverage

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Computer skills including Microsoft, Canva and Adobe

Knowledge and capability to work with diversity and equity in the learning environment within the program and on campus is required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Animal Science, Equine Science, Ag Communications, or related fields

Proven experience building and engaging a social media community

Coaching or teaching experience

Supplemental Information

Salary Range: $36,000.00 - $38,000.00. The specific salary will be determined by the qualifications of the selected candidate, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

LCC offers comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Tuition Reimbursement benefit plans. Generous annual leave, sick and holiday benefits are also included.

Deadline to Submit Application Material: Preferred start date is July 1, 2025. This position will remain posted until the position is filled.

Application Process: All applications must be submitted online. Please note that ALL items must be received for your application to be considered. Complete applications will include: a cover letter, current resume, three professional references (including at least one recent supervisor and one recent co-worker), and transcript copies. Official transcripts showing the highest degree achieved should be submitted to upon offer of employment.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at or .

By submitting an application for this announced position, applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of their knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with Lamar Community College; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law.

Notice to all Applicants:

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.

LCC participates in E-Verify.

Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.

Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.

Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire.

LCC is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit the COPERA web page.

Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.

About LCC: We enrich lives through learning. Located on the golden plains of southeastern Colorado, Lamar Community College, a federally-designated Hispanic-Serving institution, is focused on the educational needs of Prowers, Baca, Kiowa, and Cheyenne Counties. Yet its unique programs, NJCAA/NIRA athletics, small class sizes, dedicated staff, innovative spirit, and idyllic setting also make it a destination college for students of all ages from across Colorado, the nation, and the world. LCC is one of thirteen colleges in the Colorado Community College System (CCCS).

LCC Vision: “Lamar Community College provides the highest quality education and service excellence in an environment of care, support, mutual respect, and integrity.”

LCC Core Values: Respect, integrity, open communication, and valuing people.

The Federal Clery Act (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agency's Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the LCC website at the Campus Safety Page. A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the College Security Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or on property controlled or owned by Lamar Community College, as well as public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, our campuses.

ADAAA Accommodations: Lamar Community College is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.

Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Nicole McCoy at or at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

Pregnancy Related Accommodations, Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA): The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for health conditions related to pregnancy or the physical recovery from childbirth. Candidates wishing to request reasonable accommodations must do so as soon as possible, preferably at least three days prior to the exam or interview. If you are an individual who wishes to request reasonable accommodations, please contact us at or -Discrimination Statement: The State of Colorado and Lamar Community College believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado and Lamar Community College is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law as required by Title VI, Title IX, Section 503 & 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, VEVRAA, Age Discrimination Act, and Title II of the ADA.