What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Success Specialist (Activities Coordinator) position at Community College of Denver?
Salary : $46,687.00 - $51,356.00 Annually
Location : Auraria Campus, CO
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 2020-00274
Division : Enrollment Administration & Student Success
Department : TRIO Student Support Services
Opening Date : 09 / 30 / 2024
Position Type : Administrative / Technical / Professional
Purpose / Summary
Community College of Denver is seeking individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and work environment. CCD values the ability to work effectively with students, families, faculty, instructors and staff of diverse backgrounds.
GENERAL SUMMARY
TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally funded grant program that serves students overcoming obstacles to education, including limited income, first generation to college, and disability. The primary objective of this position is to increase the persistence, graduation and transfer of SSS participants. The Student Success Specialist provides intentional and intrusive advising to a cohort of SSS participants while coordinating academic tutoring, support, and enrichment activities.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Student Success Specialist provides intentional and intrusive advising service for TRIO SSS participants, including academic, financial aid, financial literacy, transfer, career, and personal development advising. This requires the Student Success Specialist to develop and stay apprised of all relevant policies, procedures, and knowledge across these advising fields. Moreover, this requires the Student Success Specialist to develop and stay apprised of best practices, strategies, and skillsets required to effectively communicate with and motivate SSS participants.
The Student Success Specialist is responsible for coordinating academic support activities such as tutoring, multimedia learning tools, and academic "boot camps"; and developing and implementing value-added student activities. This includes academic enrichment and cultural activities such as international education experiences. In addition, this position collects, interprets, and utilizes data to : assess student needs, assess student learning, monitor student performance, provide intentional and intrusive advising, and evaluate programming.
The Student Success Specialist participates in the outreach and intake process for prospective TRIO SSS participants, and develops referral pathways with internal and external partners. This position conducts TRIO SSS orientations, interviews, and needs assessments of prospective TRIO SSS participants, and supervises TRIO SSS Academic tutors.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Education :
Bachelor's degree in human services, social work, counseling, or relevant field.
Experience :
- Three years in post-secondary holistic academic advising and program coordination or equivalent skills set and knowledge, with a preference for experience working with students from low-income, first generation, and disability backgrounds at a community college.
- One year of professional experience working with TRIO Programs.
- One-year experience working with student information database.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :
Licensure / Certification :
Must possess a current Colorado Driver's License and a have clean Department of Motor Vehicle record.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Education :
Master's degree in education, psychology, social work, or a related field.
Experience :
Experience working with students overcoming obstacles to education, including limited income, first generation to college, and disability.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :
Bilingual communication and familiarity with the mission and operation of Federal TRIO programs.
Supplemental Information
Our campus is located in downtown Denver, adjacent to two light rail stations, and just minutes away from shopping, restaurants, and event venues. When you visit our campus, it will be immediately evident that our faculty, staff, and instructors are passionate about serving our diverse student population. At CCD our passion is to help others, and we offer career pathways that will make a difference in the lives of our students.
If you are interested in sharing our passion for student success, CCD offers generous medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement options. We also offer the opportunity to expand your education, and those of your dependents, through our tuition reimbursement program.
CCD is a Learning College where policies, programs and practices support learning as the major priority. The Community College of Denver is an Equal Employment Opportunity Educational Employer.
Background checks will be conducted on all finalists for employment consideration.
CCD recognizes that administration, faculty, instructors, and staff reflect the diversity of its students and community and prohibits employment and student discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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SELECTION PROCESS
Preliminary screening will be made on the basis of completed application packet submitted by candidate. Completed application packet includes : a letter of interest of no more than five pages, addressing in general the items under "Primary Duties" and specifically each item under "Minimum Qualifications"; an online application; resume; and transcripts. All candidates, including current Community College of Denver
employees must submit a complete application packet which includes all material listed above.
Only completed application packets will move forward for screening. Please review the job duties and minimum requirements carefully. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview. Selected applicants will be invited by the screening committee for interviews. All application materials become the property of Community College of Denver and cannot be copied.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES :
Interested applicants must submit a complete application packet at which includes :
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Non-Classified Benefit-Eligible Employees
Benefits for administrative, professional and technical (APT) staff and faculty are administered through the SBCCOE Trust. Effective July 1, 2015, employees in APT and faculty positions that are budgeted at .75 FTE or more are eligible for benefits beginning on their date of hire. Information regarding benefits can be found at Additional information regarding leave accruals can be found in We encourage lifelong learning; non-classified employees are also eligible for
Retirement
CCD and most employment categories contribute to , which provides retirement and other benefits to employees of more than 500 government agencies and public entities in the state of Colorado. PERA is the 21st largest public pension plan in the United States. PERA is a substitute for Social Security; CCD employees do not contribute to Social Security. PERA eligible employees are required to contribute a fixed percentage of their salary to the pension. Student employees are not eligible to participate in PERA.
CCD and the State of Colorado offer three tax-deferred investment plans, including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans.
Salary : $46,687 - $51,356
