TRIO Assistant Director

Job Title : Grant-Funded Position for TRIO Educational Opportunity Center

The TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is a federally funded program at CSU Pueblo with the primary purpose of assisting individuals who are low-income and / or potential first-generation college students in gaining access to higher education.

This grant-funded position is responsible for the general oversight of the EOC offices in Pueblo, Trinidad, La Junta / Lamar, Colorado Springs, Fort Carson and for providing in-person services to participants on the CSU Pueblo Campus. Supports Director in accomplishing management tasks and fills in for the Director in their absence. Position is responsible for accomplishing site goals and following established procedures and federal guidelines. This position directly supervises site coordinators and part-time advisors at the program's offices in Pueblo, Trinidad, La Junta / Lamar, Colorado Springs, and Fort Carson. This position is also responsible for conducting outreach to community agencies and high schools with the purpose of disseminating information about college and identifying participants for the program. In addition, responsible for recruiting a minimum of 75 eligible participants per year. Routine travel between Pueblo and Colorado Springs as well as other locations within the program's service area is required. The individual will occasionally be required to work evenings and weekends as the work schedule is based upon program needs which at times may require nights and weekends and may change as needed. This position is not eligible for remote work. This position is currently funded by the TRIO EOC grant until August 31st, 2026. 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 : Provide in-person services to program participants including, providing information about college, and careers; assistance in applying for college admissions, student financial aid and scholarships; referrals to college readiness and GED programs and community agencies. Perform client intakes, determine eligibility, select participants, assess services needed to achieve educational goals, and develop participant service plan. Direct supervision of employees supporting Pueblo, Trinidad, La Junta / Lamar, Colorado Springs and Fort Carson sites, including evaluating performance, facilitating staff meetings, and training. Assist Director with operational management of programs and special projects. Assist with the management of the EOC Central Office. This includes coordination with offices on campus, responding to inquiries, scheduling appointments and supervision of student employees. Plan and implement community outreach in assigned service area. This includes individual and group meetings, representing the program at events, and conducting workshops for potential participants, parents and staff members of community organizations, secondary and post-secondary institutions. Assist Director in APR preparation and completion : Enter information about participants and services provided into database and maintain filing system for all participant files, ensuring files are complete and in order. Track participant progress in completing critical tasks identified in the participant service plan, including enrollment of participants in postsecondary education.

Ancillary Duties : Attend professional development conferences and training. Other duties as assigned.

Salary Range : $58,633.24

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree from accredited institution
• Valid and unrestricted driver's license.
• Ability to travel to target schools and transport students in 15-passenger van
• Effective written communication skills
• Proficient in using MS Office software and social media
• Experience working with first generation and low-income students in an educational environment
• Experience working in a TRIO program
• Experience working with a budget and completing annual performance reviews (APRs).
• Experience in a position requiring relationship building and mentoring students
• Experience in a position or activity that required effective verbal and intercultural communication skills

Preferred Qualifications :

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 :

Applications submitted without the required attachments / information above will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the selection process. Early submission of application materials is encouraged. Applications received by 8 : 00 AM (MST) on December 9th, 2025, will receive full consideration. Screening of applications will begin only after this deadline is met, and will continue until the position is filled.

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 insurance, 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, and state employee discounts via BenefitHub. Other incentives include various on-campus event, recreation, and meal discounts.

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.