GPS Program Coordinator

University of Colorado System; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Job summary

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is seeking a Part-Time Program Coordinator to support the Gateway Program Seminar. This role coordinates day-to-day administrative and operational activities in collaboration with GPS Faculty Director, helping with program development, scheduling, and staff coordination.

Located on-site with hybrid remote options in Colorado Springs, the position offers professional development opportunities and involvement in employment processes for faculty

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelors degree.
• Professional experience in an academic or higher education setting is preferred.
• Professional experience in program coordination, administration, or support in a fast-paced environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day administrative and operational activities for the Gateway Program Seminar.
• Coordinate GPS course schedules and staff development events.
• Oversee hiring paperwork and payroll-related tasks for faculty and student workers.
• Coordinate oversight of GPS, Academic Prep, and Learning Communities.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Program Coordinator Part Time

Gateway Program Seminar

Elevate Your Career at UCCS: Innovate, Inspire, and Impact inthe Rockies!

Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself onacademic excellence, research, and community engagement and isactively seeking a Program Coordinator to join our team! UCCS iscommitted to academic excellence, professional development, andfostering an environment that supports innovation and studentsuccess. At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is captivated by itsstunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers. Thiscity is more than its scenery—a mosaic of history, arts, and avibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community thatcherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth, anexceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.

Salary Range

$19,624.50 - $26,608.00

Compensation will be commensurate upon experience andqualifications. This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair LaborStandards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location

On-site / Hybrid Remote

What We Offer

This position is eligible for paid sickleave. Information on benefits, including eligibility, is locatedat: http://www.cu.edu/employee-services

Summary

This part-time position coordinates the day-to-day administrativeand operational activities for the Gateway Program Seminar programin collaboration with the GPS Faculty Director. This positionsupports program development, schedules and coordinates GPScourses, coordinates staff professional development eventscoordinates the human resource aspects of hiring and paying facultyand student workers, In collaboration with the GPS FacultyDirector, this position coordinates oversight of GPS, AcademicPrep, and Learning Communities and ensures the smooth operation ofbusiness processes.

Essential Functions

• Supports program development and serves as a coordinator ofcomponents of the program as designated by the GPS Faculty Director.
• Coordinates with the GPS Faculty Director regarding programplanning and activity, monitors program progress, and preparesdocumentation.
• Prepares, monitors, and maintains reports outlining programdevelopments.
• Acts as program representative for all human resource relatedtasks, including but not limited to faculty and student employeecontracts, completion of all hire and termination paperwork, andapproval of submitted employee timesheets.
• Acts as Program representative and provides information tostudents, faculty, and broader UCCS community regarding policiesand schedules.
• Performs specialized activities including coordination of GatewayDays, Days of Service, including the purchase of promotional items,and more as needed.
• Coordinates programs in the absence of the FacultyDirector.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Tentative Search Timeline

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by: September 25, 2026
• Potential start date: October 12, 2026

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with allapplicable federal, state, and local laws governingnondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect anddignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices . The University of Colorado Colorado Springs iscommitted to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working community. To assist in achieving this goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history check. UCCS is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environmentthat welcomes and embraces diversity, the University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation or political philosophy in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the Office of Human Resources at [phone].

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor's degree.
• Professional experience in an academic or higher education setting is preferred.
• Professional experience in program coordination, administration, or support in a fast paced environment is preferred.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions and meet the physical and environment demands described satisfactorily. Therequirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical and environmental conditions required of theemployee on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, physical and environmental demands.

Applicants with disabilities: If you have a mental or physical impairment, which limits one of your major life activities (e.g.walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) and require special accommodations for testing or interviewing, it is your responsibility to notify the office scheduling the interviewor test at least 3 working days before the interview or test date.If you need special accommodations at the work site, you mustnotify the appointing authority or Human Resources.