Site Coordinator - Trinidad



Job Details

Site Coordinator - Trinidad
Employer

Colorado State University-Pueblo

Salary

$37,000.00 - $40,000.00 Annually

Location

CO 81001, CO

Job Type

Full Time - Regular

Job Number

FY18-00023

Department

Upward Bound

Division

President's Complex

Opening Date

04/09/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Position Summary

The TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is a federally-funded program at CSU-Pueblo with the primary purpose of assisting individuals who are low-income and/or potential first-generation college students in gaining access to higher education.    

This grant-funded position is primarily responsible for conducting the day-to-day operations of the TRIO EOC office in Trinidad. Support is provided to other locations as required. This staff member is responsible for assisting clients, records management, supervision of work study employees and database management. This position is also responsible for conducting outreach to community agencies and high schools with the purpose of disseminating information about college and identifying participants for the program. Routine travel within Trinidad and other locations within the program's service area is required.
 

Position Duties and Responsibilities

Primary Duties
  • Provide direct services to program participants including providing information about college and careers; assistance in applying for college admissions, student financial aid and scholarships; referrals to college readiness and GED programs and community agencies; other assistance as necessary to facilitate college enrollment and funding.
  • Perform client intakes, determine eligibility, select participants, assess services needed to achieve educational goals, and develop participant service plan.
  • Enter information about participants and services provided into database and maintain hard copy files for all participants, ensuring participant records are complete and in order.
  • Plans and implements community outreach in assigned service area. This includes individual and group meetings, representing the program at events, and conducting workshops for potential participants, parents and staff members of community organizations, secondary and postsecondary institutions.
  • Manage day-to-day operations of satellite office. This includes coordination with host institution, responding to inquiries, scheduling appointments and supervising any student employees.
  • Tracking participant progress in completing critical tasks identified in the participant service plan, including enrollment of participants in postsecondary education.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Ancillary Duties
  • Attend professional development conferences and training

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Valid driver's license
  • Knowledge of college admissions & financial aid processes
  • Knowledge of barriers encountered by first-generation and low-income students
  • Customer service experience with strong interpersonal and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Behavioral/Social Science, Education, Student Services or related discipline
  • Two years of experience working directly with college admissions or financial aid
  • Demonstrated ability to establish rapport and empathy with low-income and first-generation students and their parents
  • Familiarity with area community agencies and high schools
  • Experience marketing services to low-income individuals
  • Ability to speak Spanish
  • Knowledge of and experience with veterans educations benefits issues

Important Information

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

CSU-Pueblo is a regional, comprehensive university. The 275-acre campus, which overlooks the Front Range of south-central Colorado, is located in Pueblo, approximately 100 miles south of Denver in one of the more culturally dynamic regions of the country. Pueblo is proud of its ethnically and culturally diverse populations of over 100,000 people. The University is dedicated to having a multi-cultural campus and is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution. The University enrolls more than 4,000 students in twenty-eight undergraduate programs with approximately 510 full-time faculty and staff. The University is committed to diversity, and has made educational equity for students one of its highest priorities. With the endorsement of campus, community, system and government constituencies, the University has enthusiastically embarked on a strategic plan to enhance admissions standards, increase program offerings, and improve academic services, including the teaching/ learning process. The Pueblo community offers a major arts center, several golf courses, Lake Pueblo - a large reservoir for sailing and boating - and a 20.5 mile long nature trail for hikers and cyclists. The city is within a short drive of the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range, allowing for hiking, mountain climbing, fishing, camping, and skiing.

All interested candidates must apply through the on-line application system. No other format of application materials will be accepted. Applicants must attach a letter of intent (cover letter); a current resume or CV; an unofficial transcript; and three professional references with contact information to the on-line application. Applications submitted without the required information above will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the selection process. Once submitted, applicants will not be able to make changes or add information to their application packet, with exception to their personal contact and demographic information.

Early submission of application materials is encouraged. Screening of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled, though all applications received by Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 4 p.m. will be given full consideration.

Colorado State University - Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history (felony and misdemeanor), national sex offender search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.

The University reserves the right to check additional references, with prior notification given to the candidate.

Note: The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

It is the policy of Colorado State University-Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities.  If you need accommodations, please contact the Human Resources at (719) 549-2441 or
hr@csupueblo.edu.

In compliance with the Clery Act 1990, the University's annual security report is available at: https://www.csupueblo.edu/campus-safety/index.html.

Colorado State University-Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the University complies with all other relevant, federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices.

Colorado State University-Pueblo offers an outstanding comprehensive compensation and benefit package and a unique and friendly campus environment. Employees of the University enjoy a wide variety of educational, cultural, and recreational opportunities while enjoying a diverse, professional workplace. For more information about our employee benefits, please go to our web site at www.csupueblo.edu/HR/Benefits/Pages/default.aspx.

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Address
2200 Bonforte Blvd., ADM 306

Pueblo, Colorado, 81001
Phone
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719 549-2256

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