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Careers at Columbus State Community College
At Columbus State Community College, we pride ourselves in being Central Ohio’s front door to higher education and a leader in advancing our region’s prosperity. By joining our team, you will contribute to our mission to educate and inspire an entire community of learners. Together we can change lives and help our students achieve their goals.
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Our Work Culture
We are teachers, administrators, and staff members committed to a common goal: student success. We believe that fulfilling lives are grounded in self-awareness and continuous learning. We embrace bold ideas, lead by action and example, and recognize that more can be accomplished together than alone. We believe that a community college needs to look like the community. With that in mind, we are a proud reflection of the demographics of Central Ohio, and we leverage the College’s mission-driven culture to strengthen our community and increase regional prosperity.
Employee Benefits
- Comprehensive insurance coverage
- Paid time off
- Columbus State tuition fee waivers for employees and dependents
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discounts
- Retirement plans
- Sabbatical leave
- Professional development
- Free parking
- Explore the Benefits webpage.
- Learn more about HR’s Wellbeing 360 initiative.
Opportunities to Engage
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that allow members to connect with other employees who share similar interests and a common bond or background
- Periodic Employee Engagement events run by HR to give employees the chance to celebrate themselves throughout the year, rest, recharge, and have fun.
- A variety of in-person and online professional development opportunities, including the award-winning LeadSTRONG leadership development program and LinkedIn Learning accounts for all employees.
- Annual Day of Service opportunity to give back to the Central Ohio community.
- Annual Staff Employee of the Year, Distinguished Full Professor, and Distinguished Teaching Awards to recognize and acknowledge employee excellence.
- Monthly in-person All-Staff gatherings held by President Harrison, which honors the Staff Employee of the Month and provides additional College updates.
- Access to Blend Café & Bakery and the Degrees restaurant, two dining facilities run by culinary students.
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About the College
With an annual enrollment of 41,000 students, Columbus State Community College is the largest community college in Ohio and among the largest community colleges in the nation. The college offers more than 300 associate degrees and certificates, making it an entry point to higher education and the workforce.
This is possible in large part thanks to the 2,500 dedicated employees who share their knowledge and experience. In addition to the downtown Columbus campus and the Delaware campus, Columbus State has Regional Learning Centers as well as Industry Sites and Educational Partner Sites located throughout the region.
Points of Pride
- Preferred Pathway partnerships with nine Ohio colleges and universities
- New School of Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts building, Mitchell Hall – opened 2019
- Central Ohio Compact, a strategy focused on increasing degree attainment and developing a talented workforce
- Leader in the College Credit Plus Program, which allows high school students to earn free college credit
- “The College’s $1.8 billion annual economic impact is a direct reflection of its role as a nimble partner meeting ever-evolving workforce requirements.” – The Columbus Dispatch
- Strengthening Central Ohio by cultivating homegrown talent. 80% of graduates remain in Central Ohio, funneling back into the regional workforce.
- 80% of students graduate debt-free.
The Columbus Region
Columbus State Community College is nestled in the Discovery District near Downtown Columbus. Columbus is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Midwest, offering an exceptional quality of life and a welcoming blend of Midwest charm and big-city energy.
As a dynamic metropolitan hub, the city provides a wide range of cultural, recreational, and professional opportunities.
Since 2010, Columbus has led the Midwest’s largest metropolitan areas in job creation, population growth, and GDP expansion.
The Central Ohio region is a thriving economic center, home to 15 Fortune 1000 headquarters, cutting-edge startups, world-class research institutions, and top-ranked colleges and universities.