Coordinator, Basic Needs

Title: Coodinator, Basic Needs

Position Type: Professional Tech Full time

College: Pueblo Community College

Division: Student Affairs

Department: PCC Student Support & Outreach Services

Campus: Orman Campus

Location: Pueblo

Salary Range: The annual salary for this position is $60,500 and may be up to 5% higher depending on relevant experience, education, and certifications when compared to others doing substantially similar work. (This position is grant-funded).

Job Summary:

The Coordinator oversees day-to-day programming for the grant, including managing the Basic Needs Center, developing partnerships, and working directly with success coaches, other college staff and students to provide services.

This position has been identified as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) in accordance with Department of Education guidelines. As a CSA, the incumbent is required to report crimes that they become aware of to the Department of Public Safety and must attend related annual training.

In accordance with Colorado Revised Statutes 24-50-135, this position has been exempted from the State Personnel System.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Essential Functions
1. Develops and operates the Basic Needs Center as part of the Student Support and Outreach department
2. Creates policies and procedures related to the Center and its services.
3. Oversees the budget and all expenditures, collects data, and writes/submits periodic reports.
4. Provides direct support to students and coordinates services with other staff at PCC’s main and satellite campuses.
5. Develops guidelines and applications for support and works with the marketing department to ensure the program is reaching targeted students.
6. Plans and markets workshops for students.
7. Develops pre- and post-surveys of students served.
8. Works with the Steering Committee to analyze programs and make decisions.
9. Collaborates with the Office of Institutional Research to analyze program outcomes.

Additional Functions
1. Works independently with little supervision or as part of a team
2. Communicates effectively with students, colleagues, and others
3. Interacts professionally and respectfully with students, colleagues, and others
4. Assesses individual and department work processes and recommends improvements
5. Complies with State Fiscal Rules, State Board policies, System and College protocols, and departmental procedures
6. Obtains and maintains proficiency with required systems and equipment
7. Maintains confidentiality of student and employee information as required
8. Completes all required compliance training within the established timeline
9. Serves on committees and other groups as assigned

Competencies/KSAs:

• Knowledge of laws, accreditation standards, and best practices pertaining to state or federal grant administration
• Ability to read and understand a multi-year budget
• Experience developing, disseminating, and analyzing surveys
• Demonstrates ability to collaborate with multiple department/individuals
• Bilingual in English/Spanish
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; working knowledge of Ellucian Banner
• Able to lift 15 pounds.
• Mobility around campus.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution, with a preference for social services or education-related fields
• Experience working with underserved/marginalized populations, especially college students
• Data collection and analysis experience
• Prior experience in a social service-related position
• Excellent communication skills, including writing reports and developing/presenting

Travel
• To CCCS office in Denver and to Fremont or Mancos, CO locations.
• To conferences inside or outside of Colorado

Schedule
• Core operating hours are 8:aam-5:00pm, Monday-Friday
• Infrequent weekend or evening hours may be required.
• Limited remote work might be authorized.

Selection Process:

Review of applications begins immediately and closes at 5pm (Mountain) on November 13, 2026. Anticipating a December 1 start date.

PERA retirees are not eligible to fill this position except on an interim basis and only in accordance with PERA work provisions.

Application Instructions: 

Pueblo Community College is not able to provide sponsorship for applicants who do not currently have the legal right to work in the United States or require transfer of a visa.

An employee must be a resident of Colorado or reside in Colorado on the first day of employment.

An applicant may redact any information on an unofficial transcript that reveals years of attendance, date of graduation, or age.

Salary : $60,500