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TRIO Upward Bound Advisor

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, CO | Full Time

$52k-73k (estimate)

4 Months Ago

TRIO Upward Bound Advisor

Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO

$52k-73k (estimate)

Full Time 4 Months Ago

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Colorado Mesa University is Hiring a TRIO Upward Bound Advisor Near Grand Junction, CO

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY

TRIO Upward Bound Advisor

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Summary:

The TRIO Upward Bound (UB) program, a title IV (TRIO) program, is funded through the U.S. Department of Education. Advisors will organize and manage the academic year component of the project and assist the Director in providing direction for the program organization, managing curriculum and instructional components of the summer services. The Advisors will take lead on the logistics and implementing the summer academy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following and other duties as assigned:

•Develop, execute, and evaluate tutoring and target school relationships.

•Assist in identifying, recruiting, and selecting student participants

•Provide project information to target schools

•Assist in assessing and prescribing a plan of project services for each participant

•Establish and maintain a tutoring and high school relations record system

•Work to recruit students, conduct participant follow-up, and meet with school staff

•Maintain communication between project participants, parents, and target schools

•Provide leadership for effective parental and community involvement

•Prepare CSPs for participants in conjunction with the Director

•Create recruiting publications and web site guidance from the professional staff

•Input data into the curriculum and instructional record system and generate reports

Please note that all the positions require excellent written and oral communication skills and prefer applicants with experience working with economically and educationally disadvantaged youth.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

•Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

•Minimum of 3 years experience counseling or advising youth

•Previous experience teaching secondary students

•Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with school personnel, parents, students, and community professionals

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clear understanding of Colorado postsecondary educational systems and procedures.

• Experience working with culturally diverse people in an academic setting.

• Someone with background similar to that of participants.

• Bilingual in English/Spanish.

Salary: $46,750.00. Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information!

Department: Colorado Mesa University

Employment Type: Administrative

HOW TO APPLY

Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by 2/4/2024.

How to Apply: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Include the name, phone number, email address and relationship of at least three professional references who can attest to your ability to perform the job you are applying for. Professional references should include at least one current or former supervisor. Professional reference may also include current or former employers, colleagues or other professionals who have first-hand knowledge and can recommend you for employment.

• Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire)

Direct Inquiries Contact: Shelby Burroughs Pryzgoda, sburroughspry@coloradomesa.edu.

ABOUT COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY

Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus located in Grand Junction. As western Colorado’s largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its community college, Western Colorado Community College and via online offerings. Founded in 1925, it’s a dynamic university enrolling more than 11,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate and graduate levels.

At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they’ll encounter in life. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that support students' interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce demands.

The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and you won’t have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs and the Colorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, and rafting. In addition to a mountain resort that’s less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing. Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado’s best kept secrets.

Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.

Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$52k-73k (estimate)

POST DATE

01/16/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

05/13/2024

WEBSITE

coloradomesa.edu

HEADQUARTERS

GRAND JUNCTION, CO

SIZE

1,000 - 3,000

FOUNDED

1925

CEO

VALERIE HORTON

REVENUE

<$5M

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About Colorado Mesa University

Founded in 1925, Colorado Mesa University is a comprehensive regional public higher education institution offering liberal arts, professional, and technical programs at the master's, bachelor's, associate, and certificate levels. At Colorado Mesa, we take great pride in providing educational opportunities and tools that help students succeed in today's complex and interconnected world. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that support students' interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational w...orkforce demands. Colorado Mesa is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. More
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