Bilingual College Access Champion

Colorado Community College System (CCCS); Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Community College of Denver (CCD) seeks a Bilingual Educational Access Specialist to advance TRIO-EOC goals at the Auraria Campus in Denver. The role emphasizes assisting low-income, first‑generation students with career exploration, financial aid, admissions and college access navigation.

The EAS builds partnerships, designs workshops, and delivers bilingual counseling in English and Spanish, supporting digital and financial literacy and student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Education, Psychology, Sociology, Guidance and Counseling, or related field (experience can substitute).
• Minimum of two years advising experience in a higher education or college access setting; 3–5 years if no Bachelor’s degree.
• Possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conducts individual and group sessions (in-person and virtual) on career selection, financial aid, scholarships, school admissions and postsecondary access resources.
• Provides bilingual counseling and referrals, and designs workshops for EOC participants.
• Active recruitment to enroll participants in the TRIO-EOC program, outreach to schools and agencies, and direct marketing campaigns.
• Completes data entry for participants in various platforms and maintains ongoing participant communications for onboarding and wrap‑around supports.
• Stays current on counseling techniques, financial aid, careers, and admissions through reading and training; may perform limited after‑hours duties.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Advising

Career exploration

Financial aid knowledge

Workshop facilitation

Student development

Communication

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education/Psychology/Sociology/Guidance and Counseling

Job description

Community College of Denver (CCD) seeks a Bilingual Educational Access Specialist to advance TRIO-EOC goals at the Auraria Campus in Denver. The role emphasizes assisting low-income, first‑generation students with career exploration, financial aid, admissions and college access navigation.

The EAS builds partnerships, designs workshops, and delivers bilingual counseling in English and Spanish, supporting digital and financial literacy and student success.