TRIO Student Support Services Coordinator/Student Engagement & Success Coordinator

Colorado Mountain College; Rifle (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Annual & sick time

Mental health resources

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Colorado Mountain College seeks a TRIO Student Support Services Coordinator and Student Engagement & Success Coordinator to support first-generation, low-income and disabled students, and to enhance retention and completion. This grant-funded role requires collaboration with campus leadership and a commitment to inclusive student success.

The position includes advising, educational planning, data reporting, outreach, and coordination of tutoring and mentoring programs, with some travel and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, counseling or related field.
• Two years experience with populations similar to SSS participants.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to economically and educationally disadvantaged students.
• Experience in programs that improve access and success for underrepresented populations.

Responsibilities

• Direct support of Student Participants: advising and educational planning.
• Data collection and reporting on program participants.
• Program outreach and promotion of services on campus.
• Coordinate tutoring, peer mentoring, and workshops.
• Collaborate with campus teams to support student success.

Skills

Advising and counseling

Data collection

Mentoring

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Education

Master’s degree in education, counseling or related field

Job description

Job Description:

The TRIO Student Support Services Coordinator/Student Engagement& Success Coordinator

is a combined full-time position at the campus where duties andresponsibilities will be in both areas and hours may fluctuatedepending on specific needs to serving students. The StudentSupport Services position is a grant funded position and continuedemployment for this portion of the position is contingent oncontinued grant funding.

Primary Responsibilities Student Support Services Coordinator

Under the direction of the Director, TRIO Student Support Services,the Student Support Services Coordinator provides educationaladvising and career/life planning, and assistance with studentregistration processes and support services to first generation,and/or low income, and/or disabled students in compliance with theTRIO SSS Grant.

Primary Responsibilities Student Engagement & SuccessCoordinator

Under the direction of campus Student Services leadership, theStudent Engagement & Success Coordinator will work directlywith targeted first-generation college students, in particularrecent high school graduates, to provide support and maximizestudent success, retention and completion.

Pre-requisites for Position (Qualifications Standards)

Education and experience sufficient for the rigors of the position.Examples may include a Master’s Degree from an accreditedinstitution in education, counseling or related field, and twoyears of experience working with populations similar to SSSparticipants; demonstrated familiarity with college academicrequirements; demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of economicallyand educationally disadvantaged students, or equivalent educationand experience that will provide the necessary knowledge, skill andabilities to perform the functions of the position.

Demonstrated experience in programs that improve access and successfor underrepresented populations, including adult Learners, inhigher education essential.

Special Skills or abilities related to position

Ability toadminister and evaluation assessment testing; provide academic andcareer/life counseling and mentoring; prepare and maintainstatistical data; strong written, verbal, analytical andorganizational skills. Demonstrated ability to positively interactand engage students in an academic setting that is welcoming andresponsive to students’ academic and career goals. Strongorganizational skills and ability to prioritize duties andresponsibilities.

Welcoming. Innovative. Focused on Student Success. These principlesreflect the soul of CMC. They guide us in building our teams,cultivating leaders, and expanding our approaches and mindset. Theyguide us to be an institution of higher education that’s the rightfit for every faculty member, staff, student, and community memberin its trust. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to workingeffectively with students, employees, and community members of allbackgrounds.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilitiespreferred.

*This is a grant funded position and continued employment theposition is contingent on continued grant funding.

Colorado Mountain College requires that employees perform theirassigned duties within the State of Colorado. The Collegefurther expects employees to accurately report their work locationat all times. Failure to do so impairs the College's ability toensure compliance with tax, payroll, employment, informationsecurity, and operational requirements.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicantsmust be authorized to work in the United States without the needfor current or future sponsorship.

Hiring range

Hiring range = $ 60,229.50 - $66,921.68 annual salary depending upon a combination of education and experience. CMC utilizes a wage progression compensation model that accountsfor a candidate’s skill and experience. Although a salary range islisted, salary will be set commensurate with the successfulcandidate’s qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay forEqual Work Act.

Benefits includesMedical,

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Pet insurance
• retirementcontribution
• tuition reimbursement
• annual & sick time
• mentalhealth resources
• healthy lifestyle benefits
• affordabletransitional housing may be available to the successful candidatebased on eligibility and availability
• relocation if applicable

Position anticipated to close on November 9, 2026 or untilfilled.

Minimum Qualifications

Essential Duties

Student Support Services (SSS) Coordinator

1.tDirect Support of Student Participants, including:

• Administers and interprets assessment tests forapplicants;
• Identifies, accepts, evaluates and/or makes student referralsfor program participants;
• Assists program participants in educational and career/lifeplanning;
• Advising and creating academic plans for programparticipants;
• tPerforms risk assessments and personal guidance for programparticipants;
• tEvaluates program participants progress;
• tPlans and implements field trips and academic events forprogram participants;
• tPlans and implements workshops for program participants;
• tCoordinates and/or assists with tutoring programs;
• tIdentifies and trains tutors;
• tEstablishes and monitors peer mentoring program;
• tCollaborates with SSS coordinators located at other CMCcampuses in planning and implementing college transfer visits forSSS participants;

2.tData Collection and Reporting, including:

• tMonitors and enters participant data and maintain participantrecords;
• tPrepares and maintains program documentation;
• tAssists in developing program reports;
• tComplies with regulatory requirements;

3.t Program outreach, including:

• tAssists with developing and disseminating programinformation;
• tPromotes services and programs at campus meetings andevents;
• tServes as program representative and coordinates with internaland external parties;
• tWorks collaboratively with campus teams to support studentsuccess.

4.tOther duties as assigned.

Student Engagement & Success Coordinator

1.tDirect support of targeted CMC students:

• tEstablish positive and trusting relationships with targetstudents.
• tAdvise and assist in academic planning with targetstudents.
• tAlong with student services team, coordinate and/or provideservices to support success, persistence and completion amongtarget population.
• tFacilitate student success by creating peer networks among targetstudents.
• tFoster student accountability, self-advocacy, self-awareness, andeffective use of resources.

2.tCampus Communication and Collaboration

• tSolicit student feedback to guide continuous improvement ofservices.
• tCommunicate with campus student services leadership about theprogress and needs of target students.

3.tOutreach

• tMeet local senior high school students, and connect prospectivestudents to CMC admission processes, including financial aid,academic advising, and academic and student support services.
• tCollaborate with community and campus partners to maintain andstrengthen student support network and training pipeline.

4.tOther duties as assigned.

Special Conditions of Employment

Successful completion of a background check including motorvehicles records report is required. Incumbents in this positionwill adhere to all safety and compliance policies of ColoradoMountain College while performing all duties as assigned. TheStudent Support Services position will require some travel andevening/weekend hours.

The Student Support Services position is a grant funded positionand continued employment for this portion of the position iscontingent on continued grant funding.

Working Conditions

This position requires constant sitting, occasional walking,standing and driving; occasional handling objects, pushing/pulling;frequent reaching with hands/arms, and use of finger movements;occasional lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling objects up to 50lbs. Constant written and oral communication and the ability toreason and analyze and perform calculations occasionally. Work isperformed using a computer and standard office equipment daily anddriving a vehicle occasionally.

CMC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualifiedindividuals. As part of this commitment, the College will assistindividuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodationrequests related to employment, including completing theapplication process, interviewing, completing any pre-employmenttesting, participating in the employee selection process, and/or toperform essential job functions where the requested accommodationdoes not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability andrequire reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positiveexperience applying or interviewing for this position, pleasedirect your inquiries to our ADA Coordinator, Human Resources,[e-mail]

NOTE: This position description is intended to indicate the basicnature of positions allocated to this class and provide examples oftypical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that allpositions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nordoes it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet theongoing needs of the organization.

Each role at Colorado Mountain College contributes to theinstitution’s sustainability initiatives by fostering environmentalstewardship, supporting sustainable practices in daily operations,and advancing a culture of ecological responsibility that alignswith our commitment to balance the needs of current generations notto compromise the needs of future generations.