Assistant Director, TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC)

Colorado State University; Fort Collins (CO); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO seeks an Assistant Director for the TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) to oversee program operations, staff supervision, and grant compliance within the Access Center, expanding equitable postsecondary access for historically excluded populations.

The role supports outreach across Adams, Larimer, and Weld counties, coordinates with campus programs, and ensures adherence to federal regulations and CSU policies.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, education, behavioral/social sciences, social work, communications, or related field.
• Demonstrated one year full-time (40hrs) professional experience promoting educational access and/or providing academic assistance and knowledge of the college admissions and financial aid processes.
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals from first-generation backgrounds from limited income backgrounds, Veterans, and/or adult non-traditionally-aged students.
• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License for work-related travel.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, implement EOC grant proposal, manage program, implement policies, procedures, and federal regulations, maintain public relations with US Department of Education.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with key campus programs, administration, faculty, departments, community organizations, businesses, and schools.
• Plan, develop, manage budget, monitor, ensure meeting of federal, state, and CSU fiscal rules and policies.
• Hire, train, supervise and evaluate staff performance.
• Implement formative and summative program assessment, submit reports to Dept of Education.
• Identify and pursue additional funding resources to supplement grant.

Conocimientos

Strong communication skills

Bilingual ability desirable

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, education, behavioral/social sciences, social work, communications, or related field

Descripción del empleo

Assistant Director, TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC)# Careers at CSU## Assistant Director, TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC)Apply: Fort Collins, CO: Full time: Posted Today: R2026108171# Job DescriptionThe Assistant Director of the TRIO Educational Opportunity Center is located in Fort Collins, CO, within the Access Center at Colorado State University. The position is a fulltime professional position reporting directly the Director of the Educational Opportunity Center within the Access Center and plays a mission critical role in the Access Center’s effort to expand equitable access to post-secondary education and training for historically excluded populations. This position assists with the administration and implementation of the TRIO EOC program including staff supervision, program services, and implementation of annual performance objectives outlined in the federally- approved grant application. The Assistant Director position assists with oversight of recruitment and services to 2500 participants including outreach effort and service in three county areas: Adams County, Larimar County, and Weld County. **For full consideration, please apply by Friday, November 13, 2026, 11:59 PM (MT).** ## Essential Job Duties:* Plan, implement EOC grant proposal, manage program, implement policies, procedures, and federal regulations, maintain public relations with US Department of Education.* Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with key campus programs, administration, faculty, departments, community organizations, businesses, and schools.* Plan, develop, manage budget, monitor, ensure meeting of federal, state, and CSU fiscal* rules and policies.* Hire, train, supervise and evaluate staff performance.* Implement formative and summative program assessment, submit reports to Dept of Education.* Identify and pursue additional funding resources to supplement grant. ## Supervision:1-2 professional staff members## Conditions of Employment (Administrative Professional):* Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for all new hires).* Valid Driver’s License.* Statewide recruitment travel and programing travel.* The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.## Minimum Qualifications (Administrative Professional):* A Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, education, behavioral/social sciences, social work, communications, or related field.* Demonstrated one year full-time (40hrs) professional experience promoting educational access and/or providing academic assistance and knowledge of the college admissions and financial aid processes.* Demonstrated experience working with individuals from first-generation backgrounds from limited income backgrounds, Veterans, and/ or adult non-traditionally-aged students.* Experience working with target population including high school students, and adult learners from first-generation/ low-income communities.* Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License or have access to a licensed driver and have a reliable motor vehicle to be used for work related travel.## Minimum Required Degree:* A Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, education, behavioral/social sciences, social work, communications, or related field.## Minimum Years of Experience and/or Skills:One year of relevant professional experience (required with a Bachelor’s degree; not required with a Master’s degree). ## Preferred Qualifications:* Strong communication skills, including writing, speaking, and use of computer applications.* Experience working with target population including high school students, and adult learners from first-generation/ low-income communities.* Demonstrated communication skills, including writing, speaking, and use of computer applications.* Experience with career / technical education and/or apprenticeship programs.* Demonstrated experience with participant recruitment for program participation.* Experience with Financial Wellness inclusive of FAFSA, Financial literacy, Financial Aid, and/or CASFA processes and procedures.* Experience with community outreach and building community partnerships.* Experience in grant-writing.* Experience with data systems, data analysis, and/or data processing.* Bilingual ability desirable (English/ Spanish).# Salary Range$65,000-$70,000/ year# Required Application DocumentsTo apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.Cover Letter, Resume/CV