Colorado State University Hiring for Academic Success Coordinator at Fort Collins, CO Full Time

Position Location Fort Collins, CO

Is this position eligible for hybrid or remote work? Yes

Research Professional Position No

Posting Number 202201697AP

Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification Title Prof/Indiv Contrib II

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week 40

Proposed Annual Salary Range $46,000 – 46,500

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ & https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/.

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 11/07/2022

Description of Work Unit

Colorado State University Academic Advising Mission & Vision:
Vision: Academic advising at CSU inspires students to pursue their academic and professional goals.

Mission: Guided by CSU’s Principles of Community and the Land-Grant mission of access and equity, we achieve our vision through an integrated community of advisors who engage in intentional, holistic, and relationship-centered interactions to empower all students to navigate their unique paths and foster learning, development, and academic success.

The mission of Exploratory Studies Advising is to honor each student’s unique life story, guide students in their transition to college life, and engage students in academic exploration and development. The team works collaboratively and reports to the Director of Advising. We are a lively group with various backgrounds, identities, interests and skills. But, we unite in our professional values of student support and honoring each students’ unique life story. Exploratory Studies students are assigned a specific Academic Success Coordinator (ASC) / Advisor upon the start of their first semester. We believe the advisee / advisor relationship is important, and encourage students to schedule appointments with their assigned ASC / advisor.

Visit exploratorystudies.colostate.edu for more information about exploring students.

Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

Position Summary

The Academic Success Coordinators (ASC) provide academic advising, support and outreach to undergraduate students exploring majors or seeing admission to competitive majors. Through individual appointments, and a variety of programs and services, they guide and support students in the process of exploring majors, transitioning to the university and becoming successful students. The team works collaboratively and reports to the Director of Advising in University Academic Advising & Advocacy.

Required Job Qualifications

Master’s degree in Education, Business, Liberal Arts, Natural or Applied Sciences, Communication, or related field

Commitment to diversity as demonstrated by active involvement in initiatives to promote diversity and or enhanced learning experiences through diverse environments

Preferred Job Qualifications

Minimum of 1 year working in higher education programs or organizations focused in areas of student success, enrollment services, advising, student affairs, retention, or graduation efforts (2 years in a 20 hour per week experience equals 1 year of professional experience)

1 or more years of professional experience with direct student support services

Demonstrated ability to assist students striving to achieve educational goals

Demonstrated experience in coaching others through decision-making processes

Demonstrated understanding of student development and awareness of transition issues students face entering and progressing through higher education

Experience coordinating and communicating with campus organizations and departments from both academic and student affairs

Experience developing, facilitating and evaluating programs and services for students

Experience facilitating new student seminars, workshops, or similar programs

Excellent communication skills, including interpersonal, presentation, writing and digital/media

Self-motivated team player with demonstrated ability to be successful in a fast-paced work environment

Diversity Statement

Personal or professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources and/or accountability for diversity and inclusion outcomes.

Essential Duties

Job Duty Category Academic Advising, Support, and Tracking

Duty/Responsibility

Provide holistic, proactive academic advising to undeclared / exploring students from the first point of contact (Ram Orientation) until they declare a major.

Challenge and support students to understand the complexities of self-discovery and to begin the process of choosing a major, including problem-solving around difficult to achieve or unrealistic goals and outside pressures.

Assist students in the process of exploring majors and career choices through appointments, workshops, and programs and make appropriate referrals to campus resources.

Lead students who are frustrated due to not being able to enter competitive majors toward exploring and choosing a parallel path without giving up on earning a degree.

Assist new students in transitioning to and navigating the collegiate experience, developing more sophisticated decision-making skills, and utilizing campus resources.

Understand issues confronting under-represented students, ethnically diverse, military veterans, non-traditional aged, parents, disabled students, etc. and help them navigate how and what resources to use as well as gain confidence and connection in order to achieve their personal and professional goals.

Initiate proactive outreach with students and participate in retention and grade monitoring activities. This includes, but is not limited to students in academic difficulty, on probation, and those who are considering withdrawing from the University.

Maintain accurate and detailed advising notes through the online system, track advisees’ performance at the end of each semester, and provide intentional outreach to particular groups of students such as over 45 credits who need to declare a major.

Learn new technology and tools that are designed for student success and integrate them into a balanced and holistic approach to advising.

Confer with students requesting retroactive withdrawals and academic dismissal appeals on the appeal process and communicate a comprehensive action plan for academic improvement and success.

Act as mentors and advocates and professionally communicate with students or families who have questions or concerns about complex academic policies, individual courses or grades, and/or tuition assessment and lead them to understanding and resolution.

Percentage Of Time 70

Job Duty Category Program Development and Instruction

Duty/Responsibility

Participate in the design, implementation, and assessment programs, workshops, and/or new student seminars designed for student success and/or major exploration.

Contribute to the continuation and development of department and university-wide initiatives that promote diversity, equity and inclusion and close graduation gaps.

Percentage Of Time 20

Job Duty Category Maintaining Professional Knowledge and Skills

Duty/Responsibility

Maintain knowledge of Colorado State University majors, campus resources, information systems, and university policies and procedures and be able to interpret to students and families.

Actively contribute to sharing knowledge and refining policies in the department as well as at campus advising committees such as the Advising Network meetings, Professional Advisor Network, Campus Advising Foundations Training, and beyond.

Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with Student Diversity Programs, academic departments, student affairs offices, student groups, and other university resources.

Engage in continual learning and integration into advising work of student development theories, developmental advising best practices, and social justice.

In cooperation with supervisor, design and implement a plan for professional development.

Percentage Of Time 10

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, application materials must be submitted by Monday, November 7, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. MT. Please apply with a cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications, resume, and 3 professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. We welcome people with disabilities in our search. If you anticipate any barriers related to your disability in our interview process, please let us know as we are happy to discuss any accommodations needed to ensure equal access in our search.

Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Search Contact Che’la Jernigan, [email protected]

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected].

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected].

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected].

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.