This position will report directly to the Executive Director of Admissions and will work
alongside each of the respective Enrollment Management units, as well as other campus
entities, like TriO, Student Affairs and the Office of DEI to facilitate support of students in
the K-12 populations. This position will be focused on the oversight and strategic
implementation of outreach in our local and regional areas. This will include oversight of
the Track Centers and the Transfer Centers, targeting support efforts of first generation,
low-income and underrepresented students in the elementary, middle, and high schools
to develop a college-going mindset.

The Student Outreach and Support Specialist will work directly with feeder elementary
and middle schools to support a college going culture, developing outreach and
implementing efforts with feeder schools. Additionally, this position will create and
execute special events, plan strategic outreach initiatives, and will work directly with high
school and community college students via the Track and Transfer Centers, including but
not limited to facilitating campus tours, conducting informational sessions around access
and financial aid, and fostering career and workforce partnerships and events that drive
students to higher education opportunities.

Once a student is admitted to CSU Pueblo, a primary responsibility of this position will be
to facilitate warm handoffs and effective on-boarding for the targeted low-income, first
generation, and underrepresented student population to identify and connect support
structures the student could benefit from and will specifically work on meeting outcomes
of inclusion and belonging. This will include but not be limited to technology support, connecting students directly with academic departments and student support services, and providing connection and guidance on experiential learning and career-related
opportunities. This position is funded through Sept. 30, 2025, by a Title 5 grant.

Primary Duties

• Supervise and improve outreach efforts in southern Colorado region to improve
  knowledge of postsecondary options and improve the college-going culture.
• Oversee efforts and activity of University Track Centers and Transfer Centers
  and their Coordinators, providing leadership to plan and execute outreach and
  informational events, communications, partnerships, and to foster relationships
  with colleagues at and around these sites.
• Generate outreach efforts that target parents and community members.
  Support both digital and physical outreach efforts around affordability,
  scholarship opportunities, effective timelines, and pathways to career
  outcomes.
• Contact, connect, and support newly deposited and enrolled students who
  come to CSU Pueblo through the Track and Transfer Centers, and any other
  identified first generation, low-income, and/or underrepresented student.
• Provide connection and guidance regarding student support services such as
  admissions, advising, financial aid, TRiO programs, student support and
  advocacy, the counseling and wellness centers, academic departments,
  military and veteran success, and others as needed.
• Collect and report data around numbers of students and parents impacted,
  events executed, digital impressions, email open rates, SMS outreach
  performance, response rates, application completion, FAFSA completion,
  campus visits, enrollment, and retention.
• Support high school concurrent enrollment efforts to improve early credit
  earning and graduation potential. Extend outreach efforts beyond high schools
  into middle and elementary schools across the region to improve knowledge of
  postsecondary options, self-assurance within students that higher education is
  a possibility for them and that they are, really, college material.

Ancillary Duties

• Serve on University committees; other duties as assigned.

Salary Range
$55,000 - $58,000

All interested candidates must apply through the on-line 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)
• a current resume or CV
• an unofficial transcript
• three professional references with current contact information either as an attachment or within the on-line application

Applications submitted without the required attachments 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. Screening of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; applications received by 4pm Wednesday, May 29th, 2024, will receive full consideration.
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 professor-to-student 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 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. The University also seeks to provide a rich and diverse cultural environment that allows freedom of expression within a spirit of civility and mutual respect. The public service expected of all members of our community benefits our society - local and global - and builds our sense of citizenship.
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 Education, Engineering and Professional Studies 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.
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.
Colorado State University Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Benefit Plan
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Travel Accident Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Annual & Sick Leave
• Retirement Plans
• Employee and dependent tuition discounts
• State employee discounts via BenefitHub

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.
It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodations, please contact the Human Resources at (719) 549-2441 or hr@csupueblo.edu.
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/Affirmative Action 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.