Program Assistant - CAMP Program

Colorado State University • Fort Collins, CO

1d • $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The CSU College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) is housed in the Academic Advancement Center in the Division of Student Affairs. CAMP boasts a student-centered philosophy of advocacy and validating seasonal agricultural workers and migrant farmworking background students through programs, activities, and services. CAMP has three full-time, exempt professionals, and 4 - 6 student staff employees, and the Program Assistant reports directly to the CAMP Outreach and Enrollment Coordinator. We embrace equity and inclusive practices with a student-centered lens. POSITION EXPECTATIONS: The primary responsibility of the Program Assistant is to plan and facilitate administrative tasks in support of student-centered programs and events towards recruitment, retention, and student wellness in a in-person services setting. These are accomplished by the following expectations:

Requirements

• One year of college experience from an accredited institution of higher education
• Previous leadership or other experience in working with first-generation and/or underrepresented students
• A high degree of organization, administrative, and communication skills as a team member
• Ability to problem-solve, think creatively, and maximize available resources
• Flexible to changing environments and high level of self-direction, initiative, and reliability
• Must be available 3 to 4 days a week to perform assigned duties
• Ability to work some nights and weekends

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree and enrolled in a graduate degree at Colorado State University
• Previous experiences working with grant funded programs and event planning
• Previous experience with temporary agriculture and seasonal farmworkers (and their communities)
• Fluent in Spanish

Responsibilities

• Assist CAMP Coordinator with recruitment efforts including but not limited to phone banking, tabling, and presenting.
• Work with CAMP Coordinator to develop ongoing workshops and assist with execution of the efforts
• Communicate with other AAC programs staff and work together on student centered events
• Assist with academic year event planning and execution of campus and community partners collaborations
• Responsible for event promotion logistics related to flyer creations and advertisement to CAMP scholars
• Develop a digital trail of documents for assigned events and other job responsibilities efforts executed
• Serve as coordinator for the office social media outlets, including creation or delegation of content creation and posting
• Serve as Lead staff for CAMP Student selection and travel logistics towards the Annual Leadership National HEP/CAMP conference
• Assist with assessing and evaluating programs and efforts and report thematical data analysis of summary findings
• Understand the program's eligibility and compliance requirements in supporting all areas of recruitment.
• Collaborate with full time staff on planning and execution of office and department student staff training and CAMP Scholars Fall and Spring Orientations
• Serve in the planning committee for the Northern Colorado Migrant Youth Leadership Institute
• Serve in the planning committee for the Academic Advancement Center End of Year Celebration
• Attend lead staff meetings and assigned events programs
• Track expenses to permit program's operation within the AY 26-27 budget
• Collaborate with other CAMP staff to identify student's areas of need
• Other duties as assigned upon capacity and availability
• Staff the office front desk
• Assist with New Student Orientation workshop presentations and involvement in resources fair tableting
• Assist with New Student Orientation Spanish sessions
• Conduct special research projects relevant to academic success and trending best practices for student success
• Assist with interviews, selection, and onboarding procedures of undergraduate student staff
• Serve as CAMP representative committee member for the Annual C4E Welcome Back Event

Benefits

• Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service.
• With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees