Student Success Advisor

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Student Success Advisor

Salary

$43,888.00 - $50,000.00 Annually

Location

Pueblo, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

GGJ- 9719-07/24

Department

Colorado State University Pueblo

Opening Date

07/17/2024

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

2200 Bonforte Boulevard Pueblo, CO 81001

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

luna.velar@csupueblo.edu

Type of Announcement

This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

Educational Talent Search (ETS) is a federally funded TRIO program that assists middle and high school students from first-generation and low-income families in developing the motivation and skills necessary to complete secondary school, enter postsecondary education and be successful. ETS offers participants advising, academic support, workshops, exposure to career and educational opportunities and college tours. The target area for the program includes two middle schools and two high schools within Pueblo School District 60 and HOPE Learning Academy which serves students 6th – 12th grade.

CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community, creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations, and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to the world.

Description of Job

The Student Success Advisor reports to the Program Director and provides general administrative support to the program as well as direct services to program participants. The Student Success Advisor is responsible for oversight of the front office, to include, but not limited to ordering supplies, processing program applications, managing student files, creating authorized business function forms, and providing front-line customer service for the program. The Student Success Advisor also provides direct advising services to program participants and assists with the planning and facilitation of program events and field trips. The Student Success Advisor also provides administrative support in the completion of the Annual Performance Report, this includes student tracking and recording of data.

This TRIO Talent Search position is funded through August 31st, 2026, by a renewable five- year TRIO grant.

Primary Duties

Student Academic Support

• Manages a caseload of 180 to 250 students.

• Provides direct assistance and academic advising to program participants (middle school OR high school level).

• Determines services needed in order to achieve educational goals and tracks progress.

• Provides information about college and career exploration; coordinates tutoring; provides college access assistance.

• Attends and assists with field trips.

• Maintains student records and information entered into the program’s database. This includes documentation related to acceptance into the Talent Search Program and tracking the students’ progress.

Program Event Support

• Assists in planning and coordinating year-round program events (reserving transportation, room reservations, ordering food, etc.).

• Submits and manages required paperwork for official functions, assists with arrangements and budget allocation for official functions.

• Maintains Sign in sheet creation, tracking and imputing.

Office Support

• Manages, organizes and coordinates general office functions, including answering the telephone, and providing customer service.

• Purchases office supplies/equipment by initiating purchase orders, check requests, or P-Card purchases. Ensures all paperwork is properly completed to comply with university and federal fiscal rules, including official function forms, check requests, purchase orders, etc.

Community Outreach

Performs community outreach in an effort to recruit Talent Search participants. This includes developing presentations using various media; speaking to groups of potential participants, parents and staff members of target schools and community organizations and assistance with other activities that promote the program.

Data Management and Recordkeeping

Monitors processing procedures in compliance with TRIO Federal rules and regulations. Compiles data, ensures accuracy and assists the Director in the preparation of the Annual Performance Report. Maintains accurate student records, ensures proper data is obtained, and manages the student tracking database in accordance with Federal regulations associated with this Title IV grant.

Ancillary Duties

• Participates in professional organizations (i.e. TAP (TRIO Alliance of Pueblo), ASPIRE (Association of Special Programs in Region Eight).

• Attends professional development training.

Salary Range

$43,888 - $50,000

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

• Current valid and unrestricted driver’s license

• Ability to travel to target schools and transport students in a 15-passenger van.

• Effective written communication skills

• Proficient in using MS Office software and social media

• Bilingual in Spanish/English

• Experience working with first generation and low-income students in an educational environment.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills with experience relating to diverse populations and constituents

• Experience in event planning and coordination.

• Experience in a position that required administrative skills that include office management and demonstration of proficiency in Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and database programs.

• Experience in a position that required familiarity with general office equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social science field, social work or related field

• Familiarity with CSU Pueblo’s business processes and resource management systems (Kuali, AIS)

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

• Familiarity with federal, state or other grant budget accounting procedures and managing budgets

• Experience in a position requiring familiarity with student support program databases such as Student Access to manage database tracking requirements and processes to generate data-driven reports

• Two or more years of professional experience related to college admissions, advising, and/or financial aid

• Experience coordinating and planning educational programs and activities for youth or families

• Experience supporting first generation and low-income participants in a student-support program

Supplemental Information

All interested candidates must apply through the online application system.No other format of application materials will be accepted.

Applicants must attach the following documents, in order to be considered for this position:

• a letter of intent detailing extent to which you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications for this position (cover letter)

• a current resume or CV

• an official or unofficial transcript

• current contact information for three professional references either as an attachment or within the online application (Note: Personal references do not count towards this requirement)

Applications submitted without the required attachments 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 the exception of 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; applications received by 11pm Wednesday, July 31st, 2024, will receive full consideration.

About Colorado State University Pueblo

Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4,000 students. CSU Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small professor-to-student ratio for an ever-changing global economy. Students can choose from 38 undergraduate programs with 70 fields of study in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business, the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health, Education, and Nursing; and 15 graduate programs.

CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are Hispanic, the Federal Government has designated CSU-Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly-growing segment of the student population, that designation also allows the University to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students. The University also seeks to provide a rich and diverse cultural environment that allows freedom of expression within a spirit of civility and mutual respect. The public service expected of all members of our community benefits our society - local and global - and builds our sense of citizenship.

Among its unique features, CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics, which combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of Directors. The College of Education, Engineering and Professional Studies houses an undergraduate engineering program that was ranked in the nation's top 100 byU.S. News and World Report. CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library, a new general academic classroom building, and a newly renovated and expanded student center.

At CSU Pueblo, Student Life offerings have increased significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a more traditional collegiate experience. Competing at the NCAA Division II level, CSU-Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus life.

About Pueblo, Colorado

The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich, diverse city of more than 100,000, located in the southern part of the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year round climate with four distinct mild seasons, crisp mountain air and 300+ days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities, encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo, biking or running along Pueblo's beautiful river trail system, golfing, tennis, hiking or skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily agricultural, with large and small-scale farming and ranching, and a diverse mix of service, manufacturing, and technology industries.

Colorado State University Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Flexible Benefit Plan

• Basic Term Life Insurance

• Voluntary Term Life and AD&D Insurance

• Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

• Travel Accident Insurance

• Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

• Wellness Incentive Program

• Annual & Sick Leave

• Retirement Plans

• Employee and dependent tuition discounts

• State employee discounts via BenefitHub

  Other incentives include v arious on-campus event, recreation, and meal discounts.

CSU 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 orhr@csupueblo.edu.

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

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.

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As listed in the "Supplemental Information" section of the job announcement, have you uploaded the required cover letter detailing the extent to which you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications for this position?

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• No

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  Have you uploaded the required resume/CV?

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• No

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  Have you uploaded official or unofficial transcripts showing degree conferred as evidence you meet the minimum or preferred education qualification?

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• No

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  Have you included current contact information for three professional references?

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• No

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  Do you have a current valid and unrestricted driver's license?

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• No

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  Do you acknowledge that failing to include the required attachments will result in your application not being considered?

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• No

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