Updated: about 19 hours ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 08 Apr 2024
Posting Details
Posting Detail Information
Working Title | Educational and Career Planning Specialist - Part-time |
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Position Location | Fort Collins, CO |
Work Location | Position is fully in-office/in-person |
Research Professional Position | No |
Posting Number | 202400442AP |
Position Type | Admin Professional/ Research Professional |
Classification Title | Prof/Indiv Contrib I |
Number of Vacancies | |
Work Hours/Week | 20 |
Proposed Annual Salary Range | $50,000-$52,000 (based on 1.0 FTE) Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications |
Employee Benefits | Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on | 04/08/2024 |
Description of Work Unit | The Access Center (TAC) is comprised of 12 programs: Upward Bound (77), Upward Bound (17), Upward Bound (Math/Science), Educational Talent Search, Educational Opportunity Center, Bridge Scholars Program, Reach Out, Community For Excellence, Alliance Partnership program, CSU College Bound, the TRIO Priority 1 training grant, and the Lorenzo De Zavala Leadership Institute. As part of its Land Grant Mission, Colorado State University is committed to making education accessible to those who, due to economic or social conditions, have not previously been offered full participation in post-secondary education. It is with this mission in mind that the Access Center was created. The Access Center strives to develop the talents of those who have been traditionally underrepresented in higher education (first-generation, low-income, ethnically or racially diverse, and non-traditional age) during their pre-college years by:
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Position Summary | This is a part-time position that reports directly to the Director of the Colorado State University (CSU) Education Opportunity Center (EOC) and works in the Larimer County EOC (LEOC) office. The LEOC is one of three site county offices (Adams and Weld counties are the two other sites) operated under the Educational Opportunity Center Project that is sponsored by Colorado State University and administered through the Access Center within the Student Access and Success area. The Educational Opportunity Center Project is a United States Department of Education federally funded TRIO grant program that provides free services and assists primarily low-income and first-generation adult participants in furthering their education. The Education and Career Planning Specialist is responsible for recruiting, enrolling, and providing quality educational services to eligible participants. This position advises and refers participants to enroll in adult basic education (ABE) and general education diploma (GED) programs and assists participants with all aspects of the post-secondary and college planning process, including the completion of the admission and financial aid application process, and provides detailed information on two and four-year colleges/universities, as well as certified and vocational programs. Additionally, the Education and Career Planning Specialist administers career counseling and career exploration assessments and conducts formal presentations on topics such as financial aid/scholarships, financial and economic literacy, study skills, time management, and the college planning process. The Education and Career Planning Specialist is expected to assist with the day-to-day operation of the LEOC office and to consult and/or represent the LEOC. This position requires a varied work schedule that includes some evenings and weekends. The Education and Career Planning Specialist must maintain a valid Colorado Driver’s License or have access to a licensed driver, possess a reliable motor vehicle for transportation, and be committed to travel. As part of the job search and internal promotion process, the university will conduct a criminal and motor vehicle background check.
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Diversity Statement | Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. |
Essential Duties
Job Duty Category | Recruitment/Presentations/Advising |
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Percentage Of Time | 50 |
Job Duty Category | Networking/Community Involvement |
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Percentage Of Time | 25 |
Job Duty Category | Documentation/Team Member |
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Percentage Of Time | 25 |
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants | Interested applicants must submit a cover letter that addresses how professional experiences align with the identified required and preferred qualifications of the position, a current resume, and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. CSU is committed to the full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you need assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact. |
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Conditions of Employment | Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License |
Search Contact | Rachel Martinez, [email protected] |
EEO Statement | Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services. The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected] . The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] . The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] . Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education . |
Background Check Policy Statement | Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so. |
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