"TRIO Program Coordinator"

The TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program at the University of Colorado Denver is a grant funded program under the federal TRIO grants. TRIO SSS is designed to assist first-generation, low-income and/or students with disabilities in their transition to and retention at the University.

The TRIO SSS Program Coordinator, under the supervision of the Program Manager, is responsible for the daily delivery of services to participants, as well as developing and coordinating the programmatic aspects of the TRIO SSS program.

• Create and implement academic success planning and personal development programs for SSS participants.
• Assist the Program Manager in the recruitment and selection of program participants.
• Maintain a caseload of students for academic success planning, financial aid advising and personal development activities.
• Conduct needs assessments of SSS participants on his/her caseload.
• Maintain current records on all program services, evaluates all activities and prepares written reports.
• Assists in the coordination, development and implementation of the monthly student newsletter.
• Assists with the development and coordination of cultural, social and service-learning events.
• Coordinates ongoing training sessions for student peer mentors and office staff.
• Represents the program at various university and community meetings and functions and participates on college wide committees.
• Assist in purchasing and procurement processes as needed.
• Plan outings for SSS students to engage in co-curricular activities that help to build community and belonging.
• Support the Project Specialist, the Program Manager and Director in budget management.
• Lead workshops and sessions designed to help and support SSS students with academic success.
• Other duties as assigned.