Student Success Coach: TRIO Retention Programs

Colorado State University; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University in Fort Collins seeks a Retention Specialist for TRIO Student Support Services Classic & STEM to provide coaching, mentoring, and advising to first-generation, low-income, and disability students. You will coordinate interventions, track progress, develop engagement activities, and collaborate across campus to promote persistence and graduation.

This grant-funded role ends Aug 31, 2027, with renewal possible based on funding and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of relevant education/experience.
• Experience delivering direct, individualized student support.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and emotional intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic student success coaching to a caseload.
• Assess needs, coordinate interventions, advocate for resources.
• Respond to complex student situations with timely support.
• Maintain records complying with policies and regulations.
• Develop workshops and engagement activities.

Skills

Student coaching

Interpersonal skills

Crisis response

Documentation

Cultural competence

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Colorado State University in Fort Collins seeks a Retention Specialist for TRIO Student Support Services Classic & STEM to provide coaching, mentoring, and advising to first-generation, low-income, and disability students. You will coordinate interventions, track progress, develop engagement activities, and collaborate across campus to promote persistence and graduation.

This grant-funded role ends Aug 31, 2027, with renewal possible based on funding and performance.