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TRIO Retention Specialist

Salary

$54,000.00 - $58,000.00 Annually

Location

Pueblo, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

GGJ-8341-12/25

Department

Colorado State University Pueblo

Opening Date

12/18/2025

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

2200 Bonforte Boulevard Pueblo, CO 81001

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

HR [email protected]

Type of Announcement

This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

TRIO Student Support Services – at Colorado State University Pueblo – purpose is to increase the retention and graduation rates of low-income, first-generation students and students with disabilities. This is accomplished by providing supportive services such as: academic action planning, tutoring, and monitoring of student academic progress. Participants are eligible to utilize academic success seminars, mentoring, college success courses, academic, financial, and graduate school advisement.

Description of Job

This full-time administrative professional position will be responsible for direct academic, retention, and other support services to Colorado State University Pueblo’s TRIO Student Support Services program participants. This position reports directly to the Director of TRIO Student Support Services (SSS).

This position is currently funded by the TRIO SSS grant until August 31st, 2030. Continuation of the position after this date is contingent on grant renewal from the Department of Education and the successful meeting of grant objectives.

Primary Duties

Meets regularly with program participants to provide a range of academic and other program services to participants. Must be able to build rapport and strong relationships with program participants. Works with the Director to recruit, interview, evaluate, and select students for the program. Coordinates program screening and selection of incoming participants. Monitors student progress, needs assessment, and goal setting. Provides academic, career, financial aid, financial literacy, and graduate school counseling to students enrolled in the program. Maintain participant records and communicate regularly with faculty, key partners, etc. Develop participant Academic Action Plans to ensure completion of identified programs.

Provides workshops seminars and needs assessments for program participants. Plans and assists in the organizing of educational and cultural events for program participants. Coordinates transfer visits to Graduate School Programs.

Conduct individualized follow-up sessions to provide support to students in achieving their academic goals as well as their integration into campus life. Track students academic progress and advise them of resources available when not meeting academic goals.

Collects both quantitative and qualitative data related to student progress. Generates reports based on collected data and provides analyses of the data in relation to program development and student success. Reports results of evaluations and identify trends or areas of concern.

Works with campus advising departments to remain current in advising. Assembles informed referrals for participants for tutoring, study skills workshops, study groups, university services, or other community agencies and organizations. Attends local, state, and national workshops and/or conferences. Assists with Discover Day and Orientation.

Ancillary Duties

Participate in Professional organizations (ie: TAP (TRIO Alliance of Pueblo), APIRE (Association of Special Programs in Region Eight)). Serve on campus committees. Works occasional evenings or weekend events.

Salary Range

$54,000-$58,000

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Minimum Qualifications

+ Master’s degree in counseling, education, social work, or related field; or a combination of a Master’s degree in another field with work experience with disadvantaged students.

+ Valid unrestricted driver’s license.

+ Excellent written communication skills.

+ Excellent interpersonal skills.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including: Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint.

+ Two years of experience in an SSS project or similar college success program.

+ Experience in a position requiring sensitivity to working with college low-income, first-generation students, students with disabilities, or students who are otherwise academically under-prepared for a college setting.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Familiarity with peer coaching practices.

+ Knowledge of developing educational objectives and assessment of student needs, performance, and outcomes.

+ Bilingual in Spanish and English.

+ Two years of professional experience related to college academic advising or financial aid.

+ Experience providing professional development training.

Supplemental Information

All interested candidates must apply through the online application system. No other format of application materials will be accepted.

Applicants must attach the following documents, in order to be considered for this position:

+ a letter of intent (cover letter) describing the means in which you meet the qualifications for this position

+ a current resume or CV

+ unofficial or official transcripts showing required degree conferred

+ three professional references, either within the application or as an attachment (please note: personal references do not count towards this requirement ).

Applications submitted without the required attachments/information above will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the selection process. Once submitted, applicants will not be able to make changes or add information to their application packet, with the exception of their personal contact and demographic information.

Early submission of application materials is encouraged. Applications received by 8:00 AM (MST) on January 5th, 2026, will receive full consideration. Screening of applications will begin only after this deadline is met, and will continue until the position is filled.

About Colorado State University Pueblo

Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4,000 students. CSU Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small student-to-faculty ratio for an ever-changing global economy. Students can choose from 38 undergraduate programs with 70 fields of study in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business, the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health, Education, and Nursing; and 15 graduate programs.

CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community, creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations, and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to the world. CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are Hispanic, the Federal Government has designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly growing segment of the student population, that designation also allows the University to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students.

Among its unique features, CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics, which combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of Directors. The College of STEM houses an undergraduate engineering program that was ranked in the nation's top 100 by U.S. News and World Report . CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library, a new general academic classroom building, and a newly renovated and expanded student center.

At CSU Pueblo, Student Life offerings have increased significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a more traditional collegiate experience. Competing at the NCAA Division II level, CSU Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus life.

Colorado State University Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

+ Medical and prescription insurance

+ Dental insurance

+ Vision insurance

+ Flexible benefit plan

+ Basic term life insurance

+ Voluntary term life and AD&D lnsurance

+ Long-term disability insurance

+ Employee assistance program

+ Travel accident insurance

+ Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance

+ Annual and sick leave

+ Retirement plans

+ Employee and dependent tuition discounts

+ State employee discounts via BenefitHub

Other incentives include various on-campus event, recreation, and meal discounts.

About Pueblo, Colorado

The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich, diverse city of more than 100,000, located in the southern part of the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year-round climate with four distinct mild seasons, crisp mountain air and 300+ days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities, encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo, biking or running along Pueblo's beautiful river trail system, golfing, tennis, hiking or skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily agricultural, with large and small-scale farming and ranching, and a diverse mix of service, manufacturing, and technology industries.

CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history (felony and misdemeanor), national sex offender search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.

The University reserves the right to check additional references, with prior notification given to the candidate.

Note: The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990, the University's annual security report is available at: https://www.csupueblo.edu/campus-safety.

Colorado State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the University complies with all other relevant, federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices.

It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodation, please contact the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX at [email protected].

All employees of Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo) are required to complete training on policies and procedures administered by the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX (CRC), under the supervision of the Director of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX Coordinator. Required training includes: understanding and reporting conduct prohibited by the Discrimination, Protected Class Harassment, and Retaliation policy and the Title IX, Sexual Harassment, and Gender Discrimination policy. All employees are required to report conduct prohibited under this policy, and student disclosures of pregnancy or related conditions directly to the CRC and to provide the CRC’s contact information to any student disclosing pregnancy or related conditions. More information is available at: Policies and Resolution Procedures | Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX (Policies and Procedures (https://www.csupueblo.edu/civil-rights-compliance-and-title-ix/policies-and-procedures/index.html) ).

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