Academic Success Coordinator

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: about 1 year ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 20 Feb 2023

Posting Details
Posting Detail Information


Working Title Academic Success Coordinator
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person
Research Professional Position No
Posting Number 202300123AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title Prof/Indiv Contrib I
Number of Vacancies 1
Work Hours/Week 40
Proposed Annual Salary Range 48,000-52,000 Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ & https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/ .
Desired Start Date 03/16/2023
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 02/20/2023
Description of Work Unit
The School of Education (SOE) exists within the College of Health and Human Sciences at Colorado State University. SOE’s commitment and contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the fields of higher education leadership and student affairs are demonstrated through collaborative research, teaching, and community engagement. SOE faculty is comprised of educator-scholars whose expertise spans diverse learning context and populations. Innovative instruction, diversity/equity/inclusion, technology-enhanced learning, distance education, service learning, professional development school partnerships, and rigorous research are embodied in all SOE programs. Our faculty members’ philosophies and areas of expertise, along with the School’s core values, guide our pedagogical and inquiry practices, which are both interdisciplinary and applied.
The School of Education is home to multiple degree programs and specializations. The Center for Educator Preparation (CEP) exists within the School of Education (SOE) and is built on partnerships with local school districts using a Professional Development School (PDS) Model allowing future teachers to gain valuable classroom experience in partnership schools earlier than traditional teacher licensure models. In Colorado, bachelor degrees are not awarded in general education, so in order to obtain a teaching license, teacher candidates earn a bachelor’s degree in a content area. The Educator Preparation Program at Colorado State University offers these teaching endorsement areas for students:
  • PreK – Grade 3: Early Childhood Education
  • Kindergarten – Grade 12: Art, Foreign Languages, Instructional Technology; and Music Education
  • Secondary – Grades 7-12: Agricultural, Business, English, Family and Consumer Sciences, Marketing, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Speech, and Technology Education


Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.
Position Summary
The Academic Success Coordinator (ASC) plays a central and supportive role in strengthening departmental efforts to provide quality advising and promote undergraduate and graduate student success. This position supports an innovative and holistic approach to providing students with the assistance, guidance and resources necessary to be successful. The Academic Success Coordinator position is designed to provide the needed supports, for students and CEP, as they relate to recruitment and retention of students. This position will be central to CEP’s success in recruiting and retaining future teachers, particularly students from diverse communities.
This Administrative Professional position in the Center for Educator Preparation and School of Education, within the College of Health and Human Sciences is a 12-month, full-time position. The Academic Success Coordinator provides academic support and coaching, mentoring, advising, and counseling for students looking to pursue a career in education, including students from first generation, low-income, undocumented, and disability backgrounds. The activities include providing wraparound student support services for first year, continuing, and transfer students in the following categories: college transition, academic success, financial education, career and leadership development, graduate school preparation, connection and community, and support. The holistic approach to serving students throughout their entire CSU journey promotes retention and graduation. The successful applicant will be energized by thinking in new and innovative ways about teacher recruitment and student supports; be adaptable and serve in a broad variety of roles as needed; flourish in a team setting; and be dedicated to the mission of the Department, including addressing the teacher shortage through the growth of both the undergraduate and graduate licensure programs. The position will include development of recruitment initiatives with on–campus, school district, and community partners.
Required Job Qualifications
  • Earned bachelor’s degree required, preferably in education, social work, social or behavioral science or related field
  • Prior experience working with students from underrepresented, minoritized populations ([dis]ability, ethnicity, gender, race, sexuality, and/or socioeconomic status).
  • Demonstrated ability to advance the department’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and access
  • Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills, including experience making effective public presentations to a variety of audiences
Preferred Job Qualifications
  • Experience recruiting, advising, counseling, teaching, and/or supervising individuals from first-generation college backgrounds, low-income and undocumented backgrounds, and individuals with disabilities
  • Experience providing students with guidance and information regarding academic programming and career planning
  • Demonstrated ability to relate effectively with a variety of constituents including students, faculty, staff and community
  • Ability to collaborate within and across departments.
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 Advising
Duty/Responsibility
· Provide comprehensive pre-admission advising to all prospective teacher licensure students in the Undergraduate, Post-Bachelor, and M.Ed. + Teacher Licensure programs. Pre-advising support primarily focuses on program information, application requirements and submission support.
· In-program advising for all current undergraduate and post-bachelor students primarily focusing on pre-registration and registration, class schedules, university policies related to academics, collaborating with program coordinators and faculty, connecting students with on-campus support services, and other duties as assigned.
· Participate in cross-campus Advising Network and college and department-specific advising collaborations and meetings.
· Meet with students for 1:1 appointments and drop-ins, documenting notes, questions, and referrals to other on- and off-campus resources to enhance student success.
· Respond to a high volume of student/prospective student emails in a timely manner, documenting communication.
Percentage Of Time 50
Job Duty Category Strategic Recruitment and Retention Planning and Implementation
Duty/Responsibility
· Work closely with CEP Co-Directors, program coordinators, faculty and staff to create, implement, and maintain strategic recruitment goals, practices, and messaging to all students, families, and communities.
· Partner in planning and leading department-specific programming for in-person and virtual visit days and other recruitment opportunities on and off campus (e.g., CSU Future Teacher Expo, P-Teach Visit Day, virtual Alliance School Visits).
· Collaborate in establishing and implementing strategic and innovative pathways to teaching programming in an effort to address the teaching shortage (e.g., high school bridge programming, two-to-four-year transfer pathways, district partnerships).
· Potential to teach undergraduate seminar in Exploratory Studies: Teaching/Teacher Licensure track (anticipated launch: Fall 2023) as part of strategic recruitment efforts based on student demand and qualifications.
· Implementation of strategic interventions including initiating proactive outreach with students that may need additional support; particularly focusing on underrepresented and marginalized students.
· Create and/or collaborate with faculty, staff, and on –campus partners on retention initiatives and support structures designed to enhance student success specifically for students from diverse communities.
Percentage Of Time 30
Job Duty Category Administration and Service
Duty/Responsibility
· Collaborate with CSU Registrar’s Office and follow university guidelines for classroom reservations and program-wide course schedule building process.
· Assist in CEP Advising Center support and office management in collaboration with other advisors and staff members, as needed (e.g., enter and maintain accurate student admission and enrollment data, event planning and support, collaborate on website updates).
· Hire, train, and supervise student workers in the day-to-day processes of the Advising Center and coordinate and assign job responsibilities throughout the semester.
· Attend CEP and SOE faculty meetings.
· Serve on unit, departmental, college, university, and state committees as appropriate.
Percentage Of Time 20

Application Details


Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search Contact Matt Moulton, [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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