THIS IS A FEDERALLY FUNDED GRANT POSITION, CURRENTLY FUNDED THROUGH AUGUST 30, 2025. POSITION CONTINGENT ON RENEWAL FUNDING FOR A 5-YEAR CYCLE GRANT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 THROUGH AUGUST 30, 2025.

POSITION SUMMARY
 The Office of TRIO Programs is dedicated to increasing college access, college retention, college completion and transfer of eligible CCA students. The TRIO programs focus on students who are underrepresented in higher education, financially under-resourced, first-generation college students, students with disabilities, nontraditional or otherwise educationally disadvantaged students. We facilitate student transitions, build community and guide students through the completion of their two-year degree in preparation for a successful transition to a four-year institution or entry to the workforce.
The TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Traditional program began in 2010 while the TRIO Student Support Services English as a Second Language (SSS-ESL) program began in 2015. The TRIO SSS programs are designed to help students navigate college policies and systems while also working towards addressing systemic and environmental barriers that prevent first-generation, low-income students from obtaining a post-secondary credential. The TRIO SSS programs provide group advising, one-on-one advising, peer mentoring, tutoring, four-year college visits, cultural events, and specific academic success workshops focused on career, transfer planning, financial literacy, and more.
The Project Coordinator position is an essential position to the work and the mission of the TRIO SSS programs and will work exclusively on behalf of the TRIO Student Support Services English as a Second Language program. This position will have a key role in the implementation of services for eligible students and will help to mold the program to encourage enhanced services, strong utilization of data and assessment, and development of identity across the institution. Additionally, this position is key to ensuring the continuance of our inclusive excellence culture and academic success for TRIO participants. The TRIO ESL Project Coordinator position will also provide general leadership to the Office of TRIO Programs as well as training and support to all staff, where necessary. Flexibility in the areas of communication styles, outreach strategies, advising methods, and office/workplace schedules is necessary in this role.

OVERVIEW OF CCA 

The Community College of Aurora serves our diverse community by providing high-quality instruction and support services to prepare students for transfer and employment. We are particularly interested in applicants that demonstrate a commitment to working with individuals and groups from diverse identities, including but not limited to: socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, disability, multilingual learners, veterans, non-traditional, race and ethnic backgrounds.

More than 20 different languages and 60 countries are represented at CCA. In addition to traditional degree and certificate programs, CCA offers non-credit professional development courses, customized training, and economic and workforce development resources to employer partners and individual professionals seeking to enhance the capacity and productivity of their workforce or individual knowledge and skills. The college centers diversity, equity, and inclusion and we actively seek to employee partners who want to join us in working to reducing outcome gaps among our diverse student population.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
 Supervision: 

•  Provide program supervision to academic coaches, administrative assistant, and graduate assistant or part time staff in the absence of the Director.
•  Supervise part time professional tutors and peer tutors including hiring, training, scheduling, conflict management, verifying time and effort towards grant work, timesheet entry and approvals, and evaluation.
• Supervise work-study students and student hourly employees including hiring, training, daily supervision, scheduling, conflict management, timesheet entry and approvals, and evaluation.
• Provide general oversight of the TRIO tutoring model including assisting with the implementation and administration of supplemental tutoring and workshop services online such as Student Lingo and Tutor Me.
• Assist with staff development and training

• Advise a caseload of up to 40 participants aiding with academic advising, financial aid, financial literacy, 4-year university transfer, career exploration and preparation, college navigation, and referrals to appropriate services. 
• Provide true case management style support to case load to include development of individual academic and service plans, monitoring of student success and academic alerts, high level outreach, and providing care contacts regularly.
• Maintain strong documentation of contacts with students and services completed.

• Present in college New Student Orientations and facilitate breakout sessions specific to SSS eligibility and services.
• Present in core subject courses to share information about SSS with intent to recruit new participants. 
• Facilitate conversations and presentations to students, campus student organizations, faculty, staff, and leadership on project goals, services and eligibility requirements.
• Assist and lead in general recruitment efforts, selection of new participants from application submission to screening for eligibility, and admission decisions. 
• Facilitate academic support workshops, transfer preview days, and more to include development of curriculum, learning outcomes, lesson plans, and assessment tools. 
• Assist with budget allocation, budget adjustments, reconciliation, and tracking as it related to events, staffing needs, travel, and allocation of resources.
• Assist with delivery of annual Family Connections Conference and participant orientations. 
• Complete outreach to students to encourage engagement in project activities, services, and supports.
• Monitor activities to ensure compliance with grant requirements and federal legislation and regulations.
• Act as a liaison representative at department meetings and college events.

• Conducting data collection and formative evaluation for program improvement or to determine programmatic services or needs. Collection of data through feedback surveys, assessments, and student spontaneous sharing. 
• Interpret and communicate policy to stakeholders including participants, faculty, and staff as well as parents of students and CCA guests or external stakeholders.
• Prepare reports on student outcomes and progress as necessary. 
• Ensure proper storage and audit of student files and forms in compliance with FERPA laws and TRIO regulations.
• Maintain quality electronic records in database system and assist with auditing records in database system.
• When necessary, assist the Director with submission of the Annual Performance Report (APR). 
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the areas of staff supervision, program development and evaluation, reporting, and compliance with federal regulations. 
• Minimum of one (1) year experience with TRIO programs, academic support programs, or similar programs for disadvantaged college students.
• Professional or personal experiences in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting Project Participants.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and sensitivity to work effectively with a diverse student population, understanding and addressing the unique needs of first-generation, low-income, and students with disabilities.
• Formal training or work experience in at least one of the following areas:
  • Programming that promotes annual persistence of students from one academic year to the next 
  • Promoting college graduation and transfer rates for SSS-Eligible students.
  • Effective student coaching, specifically in the areas of guiding SSS-Eligible students with goal setting, time management, self-advocacy, and study skills. 
  • Ability to administer and manage educational opportunity-related programs.

• Master’s degree preferred in education, social work, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Direct experience with SSS ESL programming and managing federal grants and regulations related to TRIO programs.
• Knowledge of inclusive excellence and ability to differentiate between equality and equity-based practices. 
• Knowledge of the role of support services in building lifelong skills and responsibility in students.
• Proven effective and innovative techniques in working with all types of students. 
• Experience teaching in a classroom setting or facilitating groups. 
• Previous experience tutoring, overseeing a tutoring program, or the ability to tutor in a core subject area such as English, math, or science.
• Committed to, and focused on:
  • The mission and purpose of a community college. 
  • Understanding and overcoming the barriers faced by non-traditional and first-generation college students.
  • Understanding of the transfer process from a community college to a four-year institution

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Salary Range: Anticipated starting salary range: $61,196.00 annually. This salary is determined by the qualifications of the selected candidate balanced with departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information. CCA offers an excellent benefit plan, including generous leave, holiday, and education benefits. Full time employees immediately upon hire earn 15 hours a month annual leave and 10 hours a month sick leave.

Deadline to Submit Application Material: An initial review of applications will begin on Thursday, August 29, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.  

Application Process: When submitting your online application, please include a cover letter, current resume, and professional references. Official transcripts showing the highest degree achieved should be submitted to HR@ccaurora.edu upon offer of employment. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at HR@ccaurora.edu.  

By applying for this announced position, applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of their knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with the Community College of Aurora; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law.

Application Checklist 

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

• A complete online application
• A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position
• A current resume uploaded as an attachment to your online application
• Candidates identified as finalists must provide three to five professional references, at least two of which must include a current direct supervisor and most recent supervisor. If you cannot provide two supervisor references, an opportunity will be afforded for discussion and consideration of alternative references with the CCA Human Resource Office.  Please note, out of professional courtesy to you, we will not contact your current supervisor without first providing notice to you as a candidate and only when a contingent offer is pending in order to protect the confidentiality of your application to the full extent possible. 
• If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation is required as part of your application. Please submit this as an attachment to your application. Please note that you have the right to redact dates from your transcript during the application process. A full, unredacted copy will be required upon hire.
• For any questions or technical issues please contact HR@CCAurora.edu.

Notice to all Applicants:

•  Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.                
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.              
• Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.
• Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire.       
• CCA is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit the COPERA web page.                
• Individuals currently or formerly employed by  the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, and/or who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.         
• For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Erica Hines, Chief Human Resources & Personnel Success Officer at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207H, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at (303) 340-7231 or e-mail at Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu.  

Colorado Residency Requirement: 

Eligible applicants must be either a current Colorado resident or be able to provide proof of residency in Colorado within 30 days of the start date for the position, or they may be deemed ineligible for employment with the Community College of Aurora.  Please contact HR@CCAurora.edu with any questions.  

Community College of Aurora Inclusive Excellence Statement:  

CCA embraces Inclusive Excellence because we want our students, staff, and faculty to learn and contribute within an inclusive environment. This means members of our college community will be active, respectful, and mindful of equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels of engagement. 

Inclusive Excellence will provide a foundation for student and institutional success.  Recognizing our diversity is only the first step toward Inclusive Excellence.

 We must also be intentional in valuing cultural differences and experiences, while incorporating them into practices, curricula, and policies.

Welcoming, Respectful, Inclusive - Together, we are CCA. 

The Federal Clery Act: (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agency's Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the CCA website at the Student Right to Know page. A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the College Security Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or on property controlled or owned by Community College of Aurora, as well as public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, our campuses.

ADAAA Accommodations: Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Erica Hines at (303) 340-7231 or erica.hines@ccaurora.eduat least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

Pregnancy Related Accommodations, Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA): The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for health conditions related to pregnancy or the physical recovery from childbirth. Candidates wishing to request reasonable accommodations must do so as soon as possible, preferably at least three days prior to the exam or interview. If you are an individual who wishes to request reasonable accommodations, please contact us at 303) 340-7231 or Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu. 

Non-Discrimination Statement: The Community College of Aurora prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment including those that violate federal and state law, or the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Board Policies 3-120 and 4-120.  The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion, genetic information, marital status, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Erica Hines, Chief Human Resources & Personnel Success Officer at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207E, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at (303) 340-7231 or e-mail at Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu.