Bilingual Educational Access Specialist

Colorado Community College System (CCCS); Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 53.000 - 58.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Bilingual English/Spanish

Advising

Career exploration

Financial aid knowledge

Workshop facilitation

Student development

Communication

Cross-cultural communication

Ausbildung

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

Jobbeschreibung

Title: Bilingual Educational Access Specialist

Position Type: Professional Tech Full time

College: Community College of Denver

Division: Student Affairs

Department: CCD TRIO EOC

Campus: Auraria Campus

Location: Denver

Salary Range: $52,500.00 - $57,500.00

Applications received by October 12, 2026, will receive priority consideration. However, we encourage all interested candidates to apply, as the position will remain open until filled.

Who We Are:

The Community College of Denver (CCD) seeks candidates who demonstrate a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive learning and work environment and who can effectively work with students, families, faculty, instructors, and staff from diverse backgrounds. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, CCD is dedicated to expanding access and opportunity for nontraditional students, supporting workforce development, and strengthening community partnerships that promote educational attainment and career success. Serving a diverse student population, CCD values individuals who contribute to its mission of advancing social, civic, and economic vitality.

Job Summary:

The Educational Access Specialist (EAS) is responsible for carrying out the mission and vision of the Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) program, a federally-funded TRIO program that focuses on helping low-income, first-generation participants access postsecondary education. As a college access program, the EAS primarily assists adult students,19 years of age or older, navigate educational and workforce pathways by providing technical assistant, building motivation and confidence along with eliminating socio-economic barriers for program participants. Specifically, the EOC EASs establish relationships with selected community agencies, organizations, and educational institutions, in order to assist students and provide intense counseling services that include career exploration, financial aid, scholarships, school selection and admissions, and other postsecondary access and success supports. EOC EASs may also conduct evening and weekend workshops and advising sessions around the services.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Bilingual Advising and Direct Services

Conducts individual and group sessions (both in-person and virtually) with participants on career selection and preparation, financial aid, scholarships, school selection and admissions, and other postsecondary access and success resources. Support around digital and financial literacy are also provided as well as referrals for those seeking career and technical education in addition to associate and bachelor degree pathways. Refers participants and their families to community and academic support services as appropriate. Compiles and designs curriculum and coordinates / facilitates workshops to cater to the needs of EOC participants.

Bilingual Outreach and Recruitment

Actively recruits-to-enroll program participants in the TRIO-EOC target area.

Disseminates information concerning EOC services and program resources by networking and outreaching to other agencies, colleges, and programs service providers who may also serve the target EOC population. Outreach activities include, but are not limited to, presentations and workshops (for schools, colleges, and agencies), career and educational fairs, call campaigns, tabling activities and direct marketing campaigns.

Completes record data entry for each participant in a timely manner within various web-based digital platforms and paper forms. Answers phone/web based inquires with on-going participant communication to assist with enrollment on-boarding and wrap-around support.

Remains current on knowledge of counseling techniques, financial aid, careers, schools, and programs by reading professional literature, manuals, and instruction books and by attending conferences and training sessions.

Other duties as assigned (ability and / or willingness to perform limited work outside traditional business hours).

Competencies/KSAs:

• Ability to promote student learning and development through the lens of strengths based / empowerment framework
• Demonstrated professional proficiency in spoken English and Spanish sufficient to independently conduct participant advising, explain financial-aid and admissions processes, facilitate workshops, communicate with participants and families, and provide follow-up assistance in both languages
• Ability to communicate complex and sometimes sensitive information accurately, clearly, and respectfully across languages and cultures.
• Demonstrated customer service philosophy and a commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to provide admissions, career and financial aid counseling
• Knowledgeable of federal financial aid and college admissions processes
• Ability to initiate collaborative interaction with internal and external stakeholders
• Knowledge of issues with first generation college students and other minority groups
• Knowledge of community resources
• Demonstrated commitment to the philosophy and mission of a community college environment
• Evidence of strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated public speaking experience to a variety of audiences; Possess an understanding of the educational needs and concerns for underrepresented, ethnically and racially, and disadvantaged populations;
• Evidence working with college and university personnel and/or community and educational organizations and service agencies
• Ability to present information in an interactive / workshop environment

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required in Education, Psychology, Sociology, Guidance and Counseling, or a related field (experience can be considered as a substitute in lieu of Bachelor’s Degree).

Experience:

Minimum of two years advising experience in a higher educational or college access setting or equivalent experience in relevant field. Candidates without Bachelor degree require 3 to 5 years equivalent experience in higher education or high school setting facilitating direct support for college access, and or advising activities.

Licensure/Certification:

Possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License, and have a reliable vehicle to be used for work related travel.

Equipment Used:

Computer, phone, fax, copier.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience:

Evidence working with college and university personnel and/or community and educational organizations and service agencies.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of TRIO programs
• Bilingual ability in Spanish/English is desirable.
• Curriculum development knowledge particularly in the area of career / workforce development, financial and / or digital literacy

Selection Process:

Preliminary screening will be made on the basis of completed application packet submitted by candidate. Completed application packet includes: a letter of interest of no more than five pages, addressing in general the items under "Primary Duties" and specifically each item under “Minimum Qualifications”; an online application; resume; and transcripts.

All candidates, including current Community College of Denver employees must submit a complete application packet which includes all materials listed above.

Only completed application packets will move forward for screening. Please review the job duties and minimum requirements carefully. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview. Selected applicants will be invited by the screening committee for interviews. All application materials become the property of Community College of Denver and cannot be copied.

Additional Information/Benefits:

Our campus is located in downtown Denver, adjacent to two light rail stations, and just minutes away from shopping, restaurants, and event venues. When you visit our campus, it will be immediately evident that our faculty, staff, and instructors are passionate about serving our diverse student population. At CCD our passion is to help others, and we offer career pathways that will make a difference in the lives of our students.

If you are interested in sharing our passion for student success, CCD offers generous medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement options. We also offer the opportunity to expand your education, and those of your dependents, through our tuition reimbursement program.

CCD is a Learning College where policies, programs and practices support learning as the major priority. The Community College of Denver is an Equal Employment Opportunity Educational Employer.

Background checks will be conducted on all finalists for employment consideration.

CCD recognizes that administration, faculty, instructors, and staff reflect the diversity of its students and community and prohibits employment and student discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.