Job Information
Colorado State University Associate Director, Student Support Services in Fort Collins, Colorado
Job Description
Position Summary
The Student Support Services (SSS) Senior Manager is a 12-month, full-time professional staff member in the Academic Advancement Center (AAC) and reports directly to the Director of TRIO Programs. This professional is responsible for providing administrative leadership for SSS, including planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating the programs and services to achieve project objectives and mission in accordance with federal legislation and regulations, EDGAR, and OMB Uniform Guidance relevant to the administration of an SSS project. In the absence of the TRIO Director, the Senior Manager will assume additional leadership responsibilities.
This is a grant-funded appointment that ends August 31, 2026, with the possibility of renewal depending upon satisfactory performance and ongoing funding for your position.
Full Consideration Date: April 10, 2026, 11:59pm (MT)
This position will remain open until filled, however for full consideration, please apply by Monday, April 10, 2026.
Essential Job Duties:
Responsible for assisting with completing reports, including the Annual Performance Report to the U.S. Department of Education and CSU
Serves as a supervisor for the SSS Manager, 2 Retention Specialists, as well as 3-5 Student Staff members
Lead the new student recruitment process and manage the SSS Individual Student Travel fund
Ensures that programs are designed and implemented in accordance with the federal legislation and regulations for serving students
Maintain strong partnerships with the Community for Excellence on-campus partners and Scholar Contacts; support on-campus retention initiatives with special focus on students from first-generation and limited income communities; contribute to the development and implementation of a shared vision for the Academic Advancement Center at CSU
Oversee the student databases and electronic files (Student Access, Navigate, Aries, etc.) to ensure accurate and consistent inputting and management of student data and contact entry
Assist the TRIO SSS Director in the administration and management of the program budgets
Conditions of Employment:
Pre-employment criminal background check
Attend occasional evening and weekend events and programs (3-6 events per semester)
Supervision:
Manager, Student Support Services, 1.0 FTE total
2 Retention Specialists, 2.0 FTE total
3-5 Student Staff positions, 0.3-0.5 FTE total
Required Job Qualifications
Bachelor’s degreein psychology, social work,education, or a related field
Fiveyears offull-time professional experience working in academic support programs or programs supporting underrepresented populations in higher education settings. This requirement may include graduate-level work experience through assistantships or internships.
Twoyearsofexperienceof progressively responsible professional experience in higher education leadership roles, with proven ability to provide strategic vision, conduct planning, design and implement programs, lead evaluation efforts, and scale student success initiatives serving underrepresented populations
Oneyearexperience ofsupervisionexperience of professionalstaff
Demonstrated computer application skills (MS Excel, Access, or other database programs), computer-assisted learning, and prior experience with database entry
Demonstrated commitment to and experience working with college students from underrepresented backgrounds, including those who are first-generation, limited-income, and/or with disabilities
Preferred Job Qualifications
Master’s degree in student personnel, higher education,counseling, or related field
Prior experience working in TRIOor similarprograms
Demonstrated written and oral communication skills asevidencedby public presentations to a variety of audiences, workshops,trainings, teaching, facilitation, etc.
Experience hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating student staff
Demonstrated experience relating effectively with a variety of constituents, including students, faculty, staff, and community
Demonstrated experience working effectively independently and as a team player
Salary Range
80,000-82,000
Required Application Documents
To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. 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.
Cover Letter, Resume/CV
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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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.
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.
Inspired by its land-grant heritage, Colorado State University is committed to excellence and engagement, setting the standard for public research universities in teaching, research, service and extension for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world.
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