Academic Success Coordinator / Advisor; Advising and Student Success - Open Pool

Posting Detail Information

Working TitleAcademic Success Coordinator / Advisor; Advising and Student Success - Open Pool

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid / in-office work

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202501049AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional / Research Professional

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Proposed Annual Salary Range$52,000 - 58,000; Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications

Employee Benefits

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Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11 : 59pm (MT) on12 / 31 / 2025

Description of Work Unit

Colorado State University ( CSU ) inspires students to pursue their academic and professional goals. Advisors engage in intentional, holistic, and relationship-centered interactions to empower all students to navigate their unique paths and foster learning, development, and academic success.

Position Summary

Academic Success Coordinators (ASCs) / Advisors provide academic advising, support, and outreach to undergraduate students. Through individual appointments, group settings, and a variety of programs, they guide and support students in the process of transitioning to and through the university. ASCs / Advisors help students track their academic progress and degree progression, explore majors, minors, and other opportunities, and develop successful academic behaviors. Individuals in these positions work with individuals and units across campus and are members of the ASC & Advising Network.

This is an open posting for ASC / Advisor positions that may become available throughout the year. The projected positions might include work in Exploratory Studies, or they may be housed within an academic college / department.

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 2 or more years of professional experience with direct student support services in a higher education setting.

OR

Master's degree plus 1 or more years of professional experience working in education, programs or organizations focused on student success, career counseling or coaching, enrollment services, advising, student affairs, retention, or graduation efforts.

Demonstrated commitment to CSUsLand-Grant Mission () of access and opportunity.

Preferred Job Qualifications

Demonstrated experience in coaching others through educational goal attainment or decision-making processes.

Demonstrated understanding of student development and awareness of the transition issues of students entering and progressing through higher education. Specific experience working with under-represented students - first generation, ethnically diverse, military veteran, non-traditional aged, student parents, disabled students, etc. - preferred in this role.

Demonstrated experience developing, facilitating, and evaluating student success intervention programs & strategies for students.

Demonstrated experience facilitating groups in settings such as new student seminars, workshops, new student orientation sessions, and / or similar programs.

Self-motivated team player with demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, manage their time, and thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

Essential Duties

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please apply with a cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications, resume, and 3 professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

This pool expires December 31, 2025. Individuals wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.

If you have questions, please contact Cameron Smistek,cameron.smistek@colostate.edu.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Search ContactCameron Smistek, cameron.smistek@colostate.edu

EEO

Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and / or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

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