Academic Coordinator - SOC

csusystem; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University’s Department of Sociology seeks a temporary Academic Coordinator to support undergraduate advising, assist graduate students, and drive department projects. You will develop relationships across campus offices to raise student awareness of CSU activities and participate in program processes.

The role focuses on advising, graduate support, and implementation of special projects at the department level, with potential supervision of student hourly staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Education, or related field.
• Minimum of one year experience working with students in an academic advising capacity.
• Minimum of two years experience working as an office or administrative assistant.

Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate administration of the undergraduate academic program, including scheduling, student support, minor advising and program processes.
• Coordinate undergraduate recruitment activities, engagement, enrollment, and student success initiatives.
• Coordinate administration of the graduate academic program, including tracking student progress, advising on graduate school requirements, and program activities.
• Support graduate recruitment, admissions, and admitted-student engagement.
• Support key administrative processes including program planning, learning assessment, events, and other department initiatives related to the academic program.

Skills

Academic advising

Office administration

Student support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Education, or related field

Job description

Position Summary:

The Department of Sociology is looking to hire a temporary Academic Coordinator. The primary area of focus this position is academic advising of undergraduate students, support to graduate students, and development and implementation of special projects at the department level. This position will actively develop relationships to collaborate with various campus offices and increase student awareness of and participation in department and CSU activities.

Full Consideration Date:

September 1, 2026

Work Unit Description:

https://sociology.colostate.edu/

Essential Job Duties:

• Support and coordinate administration of the undergraduate academic program, including scheduling, student support, minor advising and program processes.
• Coordinate undergraduate recruitment activities, engagement, enrollment, and student success initiatives.
• Coordinate administration of the graduate academic program, including tracking student progress, advising on graduate school requirements, and program activities.
• Support graduate recruitment, admissions, and admitted-student engagement.
• Support key administrative processes including program planning, learning assessment, events, and other department initiatives related to the academic program.

Conditions of Employment:

• Pre-employment Background Check

Supervision:

The position may supervisor a small number of student hourly positions

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Education, or related field
• Minimum of one year experience working with students in an academic advising capacity
• Minimum of two years experience working as an office or administrative assistant

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with CSU Sociology course requirements
• Knowledge of the CSU processes, programs, and resources
• Familiarity with required and elective courses needed to complete Sociology degree
• Familiarity with transfer evaluation process

Salary Range

$28.00 - $30,00 per hour

Employee 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.

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.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.