Just like the rapidly growing Northern Colorado communities it serves, Aims Community College is a diverse and thriving place to learn and work. With four modern campuses in Greeley, Windsor, Loveland, and Fort Lupton, Aims is an inclusive and supportive institution. The college is dedicated to accessible, high-quality education for all students and prides itself on fostering an environment where employees are appreciated, and growth is available to everyone. It is an ideal place to work for dedicated individuals who care about improving the lives of others and the community.
Community-Oriented Work Environment
At the heart of Aims’ mission is its commitment to community growth and prosperity. Aims offers opportunities for fulfilling work that impacts both students and the community at large. By prioritizing hiring employees who care about making a difference, Aims ensures equitable, inclusive, and affordable education for all who seek it.
Aims supports students with services including counseling, a food pantry, low-cost textbooks and open educational resources, tutoring and more. Beyond the important work of supporting students, Aims offers faculty and staff many ways to give back, including an impressive 30 hours of annual paid leave for volunteering.
“We call ourselves a ‘Community of Care’ here at Aims, and we truly are,” said Dee Shultz, Chief Human Resources Officer. “We prioritize people’s wellbeing because that’s what’s ultimately going to lead to their success.”
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Aims is dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone (students and employees alike) feel valued, respected, included, and heard. Belonging, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (BaJEDI) are paramount to what Aims does, and are incorporated throughout the operations of the college.
Ample Professional Development Opportunities
Aims Community College offers a unique work culture centered around employee growth and career improvement. Employees are encouraged to attend trainings and conferences to expand their skills and knowledge and to establish new initiatives. The Aims Center for Professional Development (CPD) offers career growth opportunities via an online training library. The CPD also grants up to $2,500 annually for conferences, certifications, credentialing, seminars, training, and more for eligible employees.
State-of-the-Art Technology and Facilities
Aims is committed to continually investing in cutting-edge technology and equipment in modern classrooms, labs, and training spaces. Students at Aims get to learn using state-of-the-art equipment, including flight simulators, CDL driving simulators, an Anatomage table that simulates human cadavers, a simulated city for emergency services program training, a drone fabrication and design lab, and more. Employees have access to the most up-to-date technology as well. These investments make employees’ work easier and more impactful.
The college also invests in modern buildings and facilities to serve the campus community and provide spaces for the general public. For example, the new Welcome Center at the Greeley campus offers student services in one central location and also serves as a versatile event space for the college and the broader Greeley community. It hosts conferences, entertainment, commencement ceremonies, and more.
Benefits That Support Work/Life Balance
In addition to offering accessible, quality education, Aims recognizes the importance of comprehensive health benefits and adequate leave time for its employees. Aims also rewards its associates with Fridays off all summer, discounts at local daycares and other businesses, tuition reimbursements, and more.
A few of their benefits include:
Health and Dental Care: 100% health and dental insurance coverage for all full-time employees, 85% coverage for dependents, and 100% of taxes paid for Colorado Family and Medical Leave insurance (FAMLI).
Health and Wellness: Aims employees have access to a variety of health and wellness options, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); “Talkspace,” an online counseling and psychiatry service; FREE membership at a state-of-the-art fitness center; ergonomic workplace support; and “lunch and learn” events on topics ranging from meal preparation to financial planning and retirement.
Tuition Reimbursement: Aims employees, their spouses, and dependents are eligible to receive $4,000 in tuition reimbursement for classes at Aims for the first year of employment. Tuition from other accredited institutions can also be reimbursed after the first year.
Summer Hours, Vacation, and Sick Time: Full-time employees receive ample paid time off, including 17 holidays, 12 days of sick leave, 15 days of annual leave, 24 hours of personal leave, and 30 hours of volunteer time per year. During the summer, full-time employees also enjoy 12 Fridays off, where you can work 36 hours per week and get paid for 40.
PERA Defined Benefit Pension Plan: Save for your future retirement with a PERA Defined Benefit Plan. Aims employees contribute monthly to this PERA plan, earning interest until retirement. Once retirement eligible, individuals can receive monthly payments for life.
The Bottom Line
“The work that we do at Aims is not only changing the lives of the students we serve, but that of their families and future generations,” said Arizbe Soto-Ramirez, TRIO Student Support Services, STEM Academic Advisor.
Aims Community College exemplifies a commitment to growth, inclusion, and support for all students and employees. Its community-oriented environment proves to be an outstanding place to work for those with a passion for education and those who hope to make a difference in the lives of others and their community. With state-of-the-art facilities, modern campuses in four locations, as well as robust benefit offerings, Aims Community College is a leader in Northern Colorado.
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