Academic Programs & Advising Coordinator

Colorado State University; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University’s Department of Sociology seeks an Academic Coordinator to advise undergraduates, support graduate students, and lead special projects at the department level.

You will build relationships across campus offices to boost student awareness of CSU activities and strengthen recruitment, retention, and programming.

The role includes coordinating undergraduate and graduate programs, managing scheduling, events, and assessment, and guiding students through degree requirements.

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.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience working in collaboration with students and faculty.
• Demonstrated experience in Word and Excel Software programs.
• Demonstrated ability to independently complete special projects and tasks with little to no oversight.

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.
• Coordinate alumni engagement and connections with students, faculty, and department programs.
• Support key administrative processes including program planning, learning assessment, events, and other department initiatives related to the academic program.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Advising capacity

Education

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

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Colorado State University’s Department of Sociology seeks an Academic Coordinator to advise undergraduates, support graduate students, and lead special projects at the department level.

You will build relationships across campus offices to boost student awareness of CSU activities and strengthen recruitment, retention, and programming.

The role includes coordinating undergraduate and graduate programs, managing scheduling, events, and assessment, and guiding students through degree requirements.