TRIO Student Support Services Coordinator​/Student Engagement & Success Coordinator

The TRIO Student Support Services Coordinator/Student Engagement & Success Coordinator

is a combined full-time position at the campus where duties and responsibilities will be in both areas and hours may fluctuate depending on specific needs to serving students. The Student Support Services position is a grant funded position and continued employment for this portion of the position is contingent on continued grant funding.

Under the direction of the Director, TRIO Student Support Services, the Student Support Services Coordinator provides educational advising and career/life planning, and assistance with student registration processes and support services to first generation, and/or low income, and/or disabled students in compliance with the TRIO SSS Grant.

Under the direction of campus Student Services leadership, the Student Engagement & Success Coordinator will work directly with targeted first-generation college students, in particular recent high school graduates, to provide support and maximize student success, retention and completion.

Education and experience sufficient for the rigors of the position. Examples may include a Master's Degree from an accredited institution in education, counseling or related field, and two years of experience working with populations similar to SSS participants; demonstrated familiarity with college academic requirements; demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of economically and educationally disadvantaged students, or equivalent education and experience that will provide the necessary knowledge, skill and abilities to perform the functions of the position.

Demonstrated experience in programs that improve access and success for underrepresented populations, including adult Learners, in higher education essential.

Special Skills or abilities related to position:
Ability to administer and evaluation assessment testing; provide academic and career/life counseling and mentoring; prepare and maintain statistical data; strong written, verbal, analytical and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to positively interact and engage students in an academic setting that is welcoming and responsive to students' academic and career goals. Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize duties and responsibilities.

Welcoming. Innovative. Focused on Student Success. These principles reflect the soul of CMC. They guide us in building our teams, cultivating leaders, and expanding our approaches and mindset. They guide us to be an institution of higher education that's the right fit for every faculty member, staff, student, and community member in its trust. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities preferred.

* This is a grant funded position and continued employment the position is contingent on continued grant funding.

Colorado Mountain College requires that employees perform their assigned duties within the State of Colorado
. The College further expects employees to accurately report their work location at all times. Failure to do so impairs the College's ability to ensure compliance with tax, payroll, employment, information security, and operational requirements.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Hiring range = $60,229.50 - $66,921.68 annual salary depending upon a combination of education and…