Bridge Scholars Program Coordinator

Colorado State University•Fort Collins, CO

8d•$60,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Bridge Scholars Program Coordinator provides supervision, academic support, and programming to first-generation, low-income students admitted to CSU and participating in the Bridge Scholars Program. This 12-month, full-time, position leads statewide recruitment and outreach for the program, manages the Bridge application and program admission process, and plans and administers the eight-week summer residential program. The Coordinator recruits, hires, trains, and supervises 8–10 residential summer student staff and serves as a primary point of contact for student concerns and emergencies during the summer residential program. Throughout the academic year, the Coordinator further serves as a professional mentor through the Community for Excellence (C4E) Scholar Contact initiative, supporting approximately 50-60 CSU students.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a related field, OR Bachelor’s degree in a related field with one year of professional experience advising, supervising, or mentoring youth from historically underrepresented, first-generation, or low-income backgrounds in an educational setting.
One year of relevant professional experience (required with a Bachelor’s degree; not required with a Master’s degree).
Valid Driver’s License.
Statewide recruitment travel and programing travel.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience in facilitating student learning through academic and student development activities and workshops.
Demonstrated effective communication skills (including the ability to present effectively, write clearly, and demonstrate proficient use of computer applications).
Demonstrated community relations skills including the ability to develop and maintain relationships between and amongst the students, programs, community, and CSU partners.
Experience in record keeping and data management abilities such as maintaining records regarding program activities and student eligibility, performance, and submitting reports regarding student outcomes.
Experience working with target populations including college students and high school students from first-generation/ low-income communities.
Bilingual (Spanish).

Responsibilities

Recruit and build relationships with schools and community organizations statewide to develop the Bridge applicant pipeline.
Manage the Bridge application process and render program admission decisions using independent judgment against program criteria.
Coordinate students' pre-summer readiness (orientation, registration, housing, financial aid) and conduct proactive outreach to prevent summer melt.
Plan and deliver the eight-week summer residential program, including workshops, seminars, and signature events.
Recruit, hire, train, and supervise 8–10 residential summer student staff, including overseeing payroll and performance.
Manage day-to-day summer program operations, enforce program and residence hall policies, and respond to student emergencies and concerns.
Serve as C4E Scholar Contact for approximately 50-60 students year-round, meeting each semester and monitoring progress toward Partnership Award (scholarship) requirements.
Other related duties.