Activity Coordinator - Ascender Grant at Adams State University in Alamosa, Colorado

Job Description:

Position Summary:

This is a twelve-month exempt, at-will, full-time position with the primary responsibilities of assisting the Project Director in implementing three major projects to improve outcomes for Hispanic and low-income students at ASU:
(1) develop and deliver dual credit and college preparation programs;
(2) increase student persistence via campus-wide success coaching; and
(3) advance faculty and staff cultural responsiveness.
In addition to assisting the Project Director, the Activity Coordinator collaborates with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure timely and successful completion of project activities and in compliance with federal reporting requirements.

Specific Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Administrative Support:

• Assist the Project Specialist with maintaining records as per grant policy and operational functions.
• Compile monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports as required to assist PD.
• Ensure federal, state, and institutional compliance with grant activities.
• Perform duties as assigned to conduct grant business daily.

Liaison:

• Collaborate with school administrators/counselors and ASUs Concurrent Enrollment Department to develop and implement the dual credit Ascender Scholars program.
• Implement campus coaching initiative in coordination with the Success Coordinator/Advisor.
• Work in partnership with the Inclusive Excellence Liaison and ASUs School of Education to assist with professional development in cultural responsiveness and summer academy college preparation and retention programming.
• Participate in university committees and facilitate task force meetings as required or assigned.

Event support:

• Organize, develop and conduct relevant events, speaker events, and other programs to facilitate the grant projects.

Communications:

• Serve as a point of contact, will answer program questions from faculty, staff, and students, and serves as liaison to the campus, community agencies, and the general public.
• Assemble and disseminate information as necessary for carrying out grant activities including creating, composing, and editing documents, and presentations.

Data Management & Reporting:

• Assist the PD with data analysis for in-depth federal reporting.
• Direct the collection of project data by working with various ASU campus constituents in the development and adherence to grant metrics by creation and maintenance of databases
• Develop and administer satisfaction surveys in coordination with assessment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required (Masters preferred).
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with and sensitivity to underserved student/population needs. Experience with federal grant management preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in K12 and/or higher education, including program development, management, and evaluation.
• Grant or relevant project management experience required, at an IHE preferred.
• Ability to treat others with respect, civility, and courtesy and to work honestly, effectively, and collegiality with employees, students, and the community. This includes the ability to use appropriate conflict management skills to effectively manage any disagreement that might arise or to bring the disagreement to management for assistance in productive resolution when the situation requires.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and project coordination skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collegially and collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituencies.
• Experience working with schools, school counselors, and student advising for college or related administration required.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success, equity in postsecondary education.
• Proven leadership and management skills

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $42,252-$48,060. In addition to salary, Adams State University offers a competitive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. For detailed benefits information please visit our Human Resources Benefits Page.

How to Apply:

All interested candidates must submit application materials electronically through Adams State Universitys Workday application portal.

Completed applications include the following:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be necessary at the time of appointment)

• Three professional references, including phone number and email for each

No other format of application material will be accepted.

Review of completed applications will begin 11/25/2024 and continue until the position is filled.

Questions about the position may be directed to Andrea Benton-Maestas at andrea@adams.edu

Disclosures:

In compliance with the Immigration Control Act of 1968 candidates for positions must provide proof of eligibility to work before an offer of employment can be made final.

About Us- Diversity & Inclusive Excellence

Adams State University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its students, faculty, staff and visitors, and to protecting its funds, property and other assets. Well-informed hiring decisions contribute to this effort. Therefore, Adams State University has adopted a policy on background screening for its prospective, continuing, and returning employees as well as students in certain circumstances. Offers of employment will be contingent upon the completion of an acceptable background check. The information received in response to a background check will be treated as confidential to the extent provided for by law.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Adams State University (ASU) may be directed to ASU's Office of Equal Opportunity, Director Ana Guevara, and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education. Support resources for sexual misconduct, ASU's sexual misconduct policies, contact information for the Adams State University's Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX, as well as a detailed procedure for filing a grievance due to discrimination on the basis of sex may be found online at https://www.adams.edu/administration/oeo/reporting-sexual-harassment/. These procedures also describe the University's response to reports and/or complaints of sex discrimination or sexual harassment.

Adams State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications are sought from all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, disability, and, as covered by law, veteran status. In addition, University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation including transgender status and gender expression, marital status, and parental status.

Adams State University is dedicated to fostering Inclusive Excellence and especially encourages applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other historically underrepresented populations. Given the universitys mission and student body composition, the institution is committed to increasing the diversity of its professional staff and is actively seeking qualified applicants who have experiences, skills, and/or personal attributes that augment the perspectives of our current faculty and staff; we will give particular consideration to qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings or who possess varied language skills and have a record of successful experience in engaging diverse communities and student populations. Additional information about the university and the academic mission may be found at www.adams.edu/academics/

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