"TRIO Assistant Director"

Job Details

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, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

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

• Master’s degree
• Familiarity with CSU Pueblo’s business processes and resource management systems (Kuali, AIS).
• Enthusiasm to promote CSU Pueblo’s commitment to students
• Bilingual in Spanish/English
• Experience in office operations and managing budgets
• Two or more years of professional experience related to college admissions, advising, and/or financial aid
• Experience coordinating and planning educational programs and activities for youth or families
• Experience supporting first generation and low income participants in a student-support program
• Supervisory experience

Supplemental Information

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:

1. a letter of intent (cover letter) describing the means in which you meet the qualifications for this position
2. a current resume or CV
3. unofficial or official transcripts showing required degree conferred
4. three professional references, either within the application or as an attachment (please note: personal references do not count towards this requirement).

Applications submitted without the required attachments/information above will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the selection process. Once submitted, applicants will not be able to make changes or add information to their application packet, with the exception of their personal contact and demographic information.

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.

About Colorado State University Pueblo

Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4,000 students. CSU Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small student-to-faculty ratio for an ever-changing global economy. Students can choose from 38 undergraduate programs with 70 fields of study in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business, the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health, Education, and Nursing; and 15 graduate programs.

CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community, creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations, and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to the world. CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are Hispanic, the Federal Government has designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly growing segment of the student population, that designation also allows the University to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students.

Among its unique features, CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics, which combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of Directors. The College of STEM houses an undergraduate engineering program that was ranked in the nation's top 100 by U.S. News and World Report. CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library, a new general academic classroom building, and a newly renovated and expanded student center.

At CSU Pueblo, Student Life offerings have increased significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a more traditional collegiate experience. Competing at the NCAA Division II level, CSU Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus life.

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 lnsurance
• 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
• State employee discounts via BenefitHub
• Other incentives include various on-campus event, recreation, and meal discounts.