SPARC Community & Student Resources Coordinator

Colorado Community College System (CCCS); Denver (CO); On-site; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement options

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Community College of Denver is seeking a SPARC Community & Student Resources Coordinator to oversee on- and off-campus resources that meet students’ basic needs. The role expands SPARC services across CCD campuses and partners with Care, Conduct, and Counseling teams to advance equity and student resilience.

The position requires collaboration with CCD leadership to design culturally responsive programs, manage budgets for pantry and relief funds, and coordinate training for staff, faculty, and

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience with case management and coordinating student resources.
• Demonstrated experience and success working with underrepresented student populations including students of color, first generation and low-income students.

Responsibilities

• Act as point-of-contact for students needing on- and off-campus resources.
• Provide holistic advisement and referrals for personal, career, academic, and financial wellness.
• Assist with administration of relief funds and resources related to basic needs.
• Develop and oversee SPARC Resource Center grants and programming.
• Coordinate training for staff, faculty, and students on recognizing and supporting students in need of resources.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Case Management

Student populations

Counseling experience

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in counseling, human services, social work, psychology or related experience in lieu of the bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Teams

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

Job description

Title: SPARC Community & Student Resources Coordinator

Position Type: Professional Tech Full time

College: Community College of Denver

Division: Student Affairs

Department: CCD Student Leadership and Belonging

Campus: Auraria Campus

Location: Denver

Salary Range: $50,789.00 - $55,868.00

Applications received by November 9, 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 SPARC Community & Student Resources Coordinator is responsible for managing and overseeing the delivery of on and off-campus resources necessary to meet the basic human needs of students at Community College of Denver. This position has the responsibility to expand the existing primary community and student resource functions within the Student Programming, Activities & Resource Center at Auraria, Lowry, & AMC students as they relate to resource service coordination. Reporting to the Director of Conduct and Support, the Community & Student Resources Coordinator will create and facilitate culturally responsive resource programming and services for our diverse student population, with the overall goals of advancing equity, deepening student resilience to broaden academic access and success. The position requires strong partnership with the CCD Conduct, Care, and Counseling Teams and other departments and programs within the college to support the college’s mission and strategic initiatives. This position is not a licensed mental health professional and does not provide licensed counseling, though counseling skills are useful in working with students in need of human services support. All appropriate reporting channels need to be utilized in relation to Care Team, Conduct, Title IX and Clery depending on the situation.

Duties & Responsibilities

Student Support

• Act as point-of-contact for students who need on and off-campus resources to support their career and academic success, retention, and completion.
• Provide students with holistic advisement and case management and referrals to various resources on and off campus for personal, career, academic and financial wellness.
• Support in the administration of relief funds as applicable
• Assist with the implementation and administration of resources as they relate to basic needs support, including but not limited to human services benefits screening.
• Assist with the development and oversight of grants specific to SPARC Resource Center.
• Facilitate and expand primary elements of the program including but not limited to:

• Food pantry, childcare and housing scholarships, student resource intake tirage and appointments, outreach & educational programming.
• Identify needed resources for the respective campuses and expand resources.

Supervising and Training

• Supervision, training, coaching and evaluation of hourly employees, hourly employees and work study students who work in CCD SPARC as appropriate.
• Organize, facilitate, and evaluate faculty, and staff, and student trainings around recognizing and supporting students in need of resources and responding to students and situations in need of support.

Campus and Community Engagement

• Network with community-based service organizations to stay up to date on resources that will benefit student needs and inform a referral system.
• Research the personal, academic, and financial wellness interests and needs of prospective, new, and continuing students.
• Responsible for ensuring the college community is aware of resources both on and off campus and provide referrals, such as but not limited to tabling at events and speaking at various departmental meetings and campus events.
• Assist with the planning of and participate in campus-wide outreach and resources programming.

Written Communication, Records, Reporting, and Assessment

• Provide outreach and data tracking using student engagement technology.
• Design appropriate forms, signage, web/social media, and written material including sign-in sheets, directions, etc. for resources, programs, and services.
• Keep accurate records of and create reports associated with student contacts, needs, and outcomes connected with institutional persistence and retention goals.

Budget Management

• Budget management and procurement responsibilities for lending library, food pantry, and support funding acquired.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Competencies/KSAs

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organizational ability to manage multiple projects and to work independently and in a team.
• MS Teams, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook.
• Demonstrated experience and success working with underrepresented student populations including students of color, first generation and low-income students.
• Case Management experience

Minimum Qualifications

Any equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in counseling, human services, social work, psychology or related experience in lieu of the bachelor’s degree

Experience

Three(3) years of experience in counseling, human services, social work, psychology or related experience.

Equipment Used

Personal computer, fax, phone, copier, cell phone, popcorn machine.

Other Considerations

Potential evening and weekend hours. Capability to stand for long periods and handling logistics of large events.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

Master’s degree. Years of related professional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Experience

• Five (5) years of experience in higher education or related field.
• Three (3) years of direct supervisory experience with two or more staff members

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.