Posting Detail Information

Working TitleAcademic Success Coordinator

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202500284AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib II

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$52,000 - $58,000

Employee Benefits

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Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on03/24/2025

Description of Work Unit

Colorado State University Academic Advising Mission & Vision:

Vision:Academic advising at CSU inspires students to pursue their academic and professional goals.

Mission:Guided by CSU’s Principles of Community and the Land-Grant mission of access and equity, we achieve our vision through an integrated community of advisors who engage in intentional, holistic, and relationship-centered interactions to empower all students to navigate their unique paths and foster learning, development, and academic success.

The mission of Exploratory Studies Advising is to honor each student’s unique life story, guide students in their transition to college life, and engage students in academic exploration and development. The team works collaboratively and reports to the Director of Advising. We are a lively group with various backgrounds, interests and skills. But, we unite in our professional values of student support and honoring each students’ unique life story. Exploratory Studies students are assigned a specific Academic Success Coordinator ( ASC ) / Advisor upon the start of their first semester. We believe the advisee / advisor relationship is important, and encourage students to schedule appointments with their assigned ASC / advisor.

Visitexploratorystudies.colostate.edufor more information about exploring students.

Position Summary

The Academic Success Coordinators ( ASC ) provide academic advising, support and outreach to undergraduate students exploring majors or seeing admission to competitive majors. Through individual appointments, and a variety of programs and services, they guide and support students in the process of exploring majors, transitioning to the university and becoming successful students. The team works collaboratively and reports to the Director of University Advising Services in University Academic Advising & Advocacy.

A hybrid (up to 20% remote/ 80% in-person) work schedule is available. Hybrid work available after 6 months of employment. Additionally, there are times in the year when in-person/on-campus work is required and hybrid is not an option.

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

• 1 or more years of professional experience working in education, programs, or organizations focused in areas of student success, career counseling or coaching, enrollment services, advising, student affairs, retention, or graduation efforts

• Commitment to CSUsLand-Grant Mission (https://www.colostate.edu/land-grant/) and unlocking the doors of opportunity for everyone

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Master’s degree

• 1 or more years of professional experience with direct student support services in a higher education setting

• Demonstrated ability to assist students striving to achieve educational goals

• Demonstrated experience in coaching others through decision-making processes

• Demonstrated understanding of student development and awareness of transition issues students face entering and progressing through higher education

• Experience coordinating and communicating with campus organizations and departments from both academic and student affairs

• Experience developing, facilitating and evaluating programs and services for students

• Experience facilitating new student seminars, workshops, new student orientation sessions, and/or similar programs

• Excellent communication skills, including interpersonal, presentation, writing and digital/media

• Self-motivated team player with demonstrated ability to be successful in a fast-paced work environment

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryAcademic Advising, Support, and Tracking

Duty/Responsibility

• Provide holistic, proactive academic advising to exploring students from the first point of contact (Ram Orientation) until they declare a major.

• Challenge and support students to understand the complexities of self-discovery and to begin the process of choosing a major, including problem-solving around difficult to achieve or unrealistic goals and outside pressures.

• Assist students in the process of exploring majors and career choices through appointments, workshops, and programs and make appropriate referrals to campus resources.

• Lead students who are not able to enter competitive majors toward exploring and choosing a parallel path without giving up on earning a degree.

• Assist new students in transitioning to and navigating the collegiate experience, developing more sophisticated decision-making skills, and utilizing campus resources.

• Facilitate small and potentially large group sessions for students, parents & families at New Student Orientation, Admissions Visit Days, and more.

• Understand issues confronting under-represented students, ethnically diverse, military veterans, non-traditional aged, parents, disabled students, etc. and help them navigate how and what resources to use as well as gain confidence and connection in order to achieve their personal and professional goals.

• Initiate proactive outreach with students and participate in retention and grade monitoring activities. This includes, but is not limited to, students in academic difficulty and those who are considering withdrawing from the University.

• Maintain accurate and detailed advising notes through the online system, track advisees’ performance at the end of each semester, and engage in proactive outreach and strategic caseload management efforts.

• Learn new technology and tools that are designed for student success and integrate them into a balanced and holistic approach to advising.

• Confer with students requesting retroactive withdrawals and academic dismissal appeals on the appeal process and communicate a comprehensive action plan for academic improvement and success.

• Professionally communicate with students or families who have questions or concerns about complex academic policies, individual courses or grades, and/or tuition assessment and lead them to understanding and resolution.

Percentage Of Time70

Job Duty CategoryProgram Development and Instruction

Duty/Responsibility

• Participate in the design, implementation, and assessment of programs, workshops, and/or new student seminars designed for student success and/or major exploration.

• Contribute to the continuation and development of department and university-wide initiatives that promote CSUsLand-Grant Mission (https://www.colostate.edu/land-grant/) and close graduation gaps.

Percentage Of Time20

Job Duty CategoryMaintaining Professional Knowledge and Skills

Duty/Responsibility

• Maintain knowledge of Colorado State University majors, campus resources, information systems, and university policies and procedures and be able to interpret such knowledge to students and families.

• Actively contribute to sharing knowledge and refining policies in the department as well as at campus advising committees such as the Advising Network meetings, Campus Advising Foundations Training, and beyond.

• Engage in continual learning and integration into advising work of student development theories, developmental advising best practices, and social justice.

• In cooperation with supervisor, design and implement a plan for professional development.

Percentage Of Time10

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, application materials must be submitted by Monday, March 24, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. MT. Please apply with a cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications, resume, and 3 professional references. A Curriculum Vitae is optional. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. If you have questions, please contact Hannah Penland,hannah.penland@colostate.edu.

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 ContactHannah Penland, hannah.penland@colostate.edu

EEO

Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a Bachelor's degree?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have one or more years of professional experience working in education, programs, or organizations focused in areas of student success, career counseling or coaching, enrollment services, advising, student affairs, retention, or graduation efforts?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Curriculum Vitae