Bridge Scholars Program Coordinator

$54,000 - $57,000/Yr

Colorado State University - Fort Collins, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Fort Collins, CO

Educational Services

About the position

The Bridge Scholars Program Coordinator at Colorado State University is responsible for overseeing the recruitment, support, and academic guidance of students participating in the Bridge Scholars program. This role involves coordinating outreach efforts, planning workshops, supervising staff, and ensuring the well-being of students during their transition to college. The coordinator will work closely with high school counselors and community partners to promote the program and facilitate student success.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Bridge student recruitment and outreach.
• Coordinate recruitment strategies with high school counselors and precollegiate programs.
• Attend high school and community events to promote the Bridge Scholars program.
• Serve as Community For Excellence (C4E) Scholar Contact for CSU Bridge Scholars.
• Participate in C4E meetings and trainings.
• Advise and support Bridge Student Advisory Council.
• Plan and coordinate workshops and seminars throughout the summer and academic sessions for Bridge Scholars.
• Provide assistance with coordination of Bridge committee meetings.
• Lead summer staff hiring and training, and program activity logistics.
• Provide supervision, academic support, and transitional programming to incoming CSU freshmen through the 8-week summer residential experience.
• Enforce Bridge Program rules and expectations such as curfew, supervised study periods, and behavior guidelines.
• Collaborate with CSU resource partners for the success of students' persistence and student success at CSU.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in related field OR a Bachelor's Degree in related field with one year professional experience advising, supervising and/or mentoring youth from historically under-represented backgrounds, first-generation background or low socio-economic communities within an educational setting.
• Bilingual ability (Spanish/English) desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate student learning through academic and student development activities and workshops.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills (including ability to present effectively, write clearly, and demonstrate proficient use of computer applications).
• Experience with record keeping and data management abilities.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with target population including first-year college students and high school students from first-generation/ low-income communities.
• Demonstrated community relations skills including the ability to develop and maintain relationships between and amongst the students, programs, community and CSU partners.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling options