Assistant Director, TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC)

Colorado State University • Fort Collins, CO

9d • $65,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of the TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is based within the Access Center at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. This full-time professional position reports directly to the Director of the Educational Opportunity Center and supports the Access Center’s efforts to expand equitable access to post-secondary education and training for historically excluded populations.

The Assistant Director assists with administration and implementation of the TRIO EOC program, including staff supervision, program services, and annual performance objectives established in the federally approved grant application. The role also assists with recruitment and services for 2,500 participants across Adams, Larimer, and Weld counties, including outreach and program delivery. The position supervises one to two professional staff members and requires statewide recruitment and program-related travel.

The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; visa sponsorship is not available. A pre-employment criminal background check and a valid driver’s license are required. For full consideration, applications were due by Friday, November 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM Mountain Time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, education, behavioral or social sciences, social work, communications, or a related field.
• One year of full-time professional experience promoting educational access and/or providing academic assistance, and knowledge of college admissions and financial aid processes. The posting states that this experience is required with a bachelor’s degree but not required with a master’s degree.
• Experience working with people from first-generation and limited-income backgrounds, veterans, and/or adult non-traditionally-aged students.
• Experience working with high school students and adult learners from first-generation or low-income communities.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license, or access to a licensed driver, and a reliable motor vehicle for work-related travel.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States by the proposed start date; visa sponsorship is not provided.
• Ability to complete the required pre-employment criminal background check.
• Availability for statewide recruitment travel and program-related travel.

Nice To Haves

• Strong written and spoken communication skills and proficiency with computer applications.
• Experience with career or technical education and/or apprenticeship programs.
• Experience recruiting participants for program participation.
• Experience with financial wellness, including FAFSA, financial literacy, financial aid, and/or CASFA processes and procedures.
• Experience with community outreach and building community partnerships.
• Grant-writing experience.
• Experience with data systems, data analysis, and/or data processing.
• Bilingual ability in English and Spanish is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement the EOC grant proposal; manage the program; implement policies, procedures, and federal regulations; and maintain public relations with the U.S. Department of Education.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with campus programs, administration, faculty, departments, community organizations, businesses, and schools.
• Plan, develop, and manage the budget; monitor compliance with federal, state, and CSU fiscal rules and policies.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate staff performance.
• Implement formative and summative program assessment and submit reports to the Department of Education.
• Identify and pursue additional funding resources to supplement the grant.
• Assist with recruitment and provision of services to 2,500 participants across Adams, Larimer, and Weld counties.

Benefits

• The posting describes a robust benefits package, a collaborative atmosphere, and a focus on work-life balance, but does not specify individual benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager