TRIO Assistant Director EOC

CSU Pueblo Division of Extended Studies•Pueblo, CO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is funded through the TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) Grant, which is currently authorized through August 31st, 2031. Continuation of the position beyond the current grant period is contingent upon the renewal or continued availability of grant funding. Employment-Based Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this position. This position is on-site for the Pueblo Campus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Valid driver’s license
Proficiency with Microsoft office products
Excellent organizational skills
At least 2 years of experience working with low-income/first generation individuals
At least two years of experience with college admissions and financial aid processes
Data entry experience
Must be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Behavioral or Social Science, Education, Student Services, or related disciplines
Demonstrated ability to establish rapport and empathy with low-income and first-generation students and their parents
Ability to speak Spanish
Two years of supervisory experience
Two years of experience with TRIO or other college opportunity program
Knowledge and experience with veteran’s educational benefits issues.

Responsibilities

Provide in-person services to program participants including, providing information about college, and careers; assistance in applying for college admissions, student financial aid and scholarships; referrals to college readiness and GED programs and community agencies.
Perform client intakes, determine eligibility, select participants, assess services needed to achieve educational goals, and develop participant service plan.
Direct supervision of employees supporting Pueblo, Trinidad, La Junta/Lamar, Colorado Springs and Fort Carson sites, including evaluating performance, facilitating staff meetings, and training.
Assist Director with operational management of programs and special projects.
Assist with the management of the EOC Central Office. This includes coordination with offices on campus, responding to inquiries, scheduling appointments and supervision of student employees.
Plan and implement community outreach in assigned service area. This includes individual and group meetings, representing the program at events, and conducting workshops for potential participants, parents and staff members of community organizations, secondary and post-secondary institutions.
Assist Director in APR preparation and completion: Enter information about participants and services provided into database and maintain filing system for all participant files, ensuring files are complete and in order.
Track participant progress in completing critical tasks identified in the participant service plan, including enrollment of participants in postsecondary education.
Attend professional development conferences and training.
Other duties as assigned.