Posting Detail Information

Working TitleAcademic Advising and Recruitment Coordinator

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202402150AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib I

Number of Vacancies1

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$52,000 - $57,000

Employee Benefits

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Desired Start Date02/01/2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on01/06/2025

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 Educator Preparation Program 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

Position Summary

The Academic Advising and Recruitment Coordinator ( AARC ) plays a central and supportive role in strengthening departmental efforts to provide quality advising and promote undergraduate and graduate student success. The AARC position is designed to provide the needed supports for students and School of Education ( SOE ) Educator Preparation programs as they relate to recruitment and retention of students. This position will be central to SOE’s Educator Preparation program’s success in recruiting and retaining future teachers, particularly students from diverse communities.

This Administrative Professional position in the School of Education’s Educator Preparation program, within the College of Health and Human Sciences, is a 12-month, full-time position. The AARC 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 AARC will also participate in and/or lead recruitment efforts to open and communicate pathways for students from diverse backgrounds to enter the education profession. The activities include working with the School of Education leadership, faculty, and staff to identify recruitment priorities and initiatives. Additionally, the AARC will collaborate with on-campus, school district and community partners to identify opportunities to connect with future educators. This work will require attending various recruitment events both on and off campus. This also may include planning and implementing events for future and current students.

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 School of Education, including addressing the teacher shortage through the growth of both the undergraduate and graduate licensure programs.

Required Job Qualifications

• Earned bachelor’s degree

• Experience providing students with guidance and information regarding academic programming and career planning

• 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

• Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Experience recruiting, advising, counseling, teaching, and/or supervising all individuals including from first-generation college backgrounds, low­ income and undocumented backgrounds, and individuals with disabilities

• Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with a variety of constituents including students, faculty, and staff

• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with university departments outside of the School of Education, local school districts, and community partners.

• Ability to contribute to planning innovative recruiting strategies and community building events.

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 CategoryCurrent and Prospective Student Advising

Duty/Responsibility

• In-program advising (both whole group and 1:1 meetings) 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.

• Provide pre-admission advising to 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.

• Contribute to advising prospective students interested in learning more about educator preparation programs.

• Maintain a welcoming environment and deliver consistent and accurate information.

• 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 and phone calls promptly, documenting communication.

Percentage Of Time55

Job Duty CategoryStrategic Recruitment and Retention Planning and Implementation

Duty/Responsibility

• Work closely with SOE leadership, 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 to address the teaching shortage (e.g., high school bridge programming, two-to-four-year transfer pathways, district partnerships).

• Implement 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 Time30

Job Duty CategoryAdministrative and Service

Duty/Responsibility

• Assist in SOE 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, collaborate on website updates)

• Lead or assist in SOE Educator Preparation event planning including (but not limited to) the SOE graduation cording ceremony.

• Attend SOE and other related meetings.

• Serve on unit, departmental, college, university, and state committees as appropriate.

• Other duties as assigned

Percentage Of Time15

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.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Search ContactDanny Birmingham, daniel.birmingham@colostate.edu

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. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) 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,titleix@colostate.edu.

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,oeo@colostate.edu.

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,oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .

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.

References Requested

References Requested

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Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Optional Documents