Position: Western Colorado University invites applications for the full-time position of Student Success Coordinator for Scholarship Initiatives.  The position reports to the Director of Student Retention and Completion, works closely with Student Success Coordinator for Transition Initiatives, and is responsible for coordinating and overseeing various aspects related to student success scholarships. This job requires being on campus in person. 

Responsibilities: The Student Success Coordinator for Scholarship Initiatives will coordinate and oversee various aspects related to student success scholarships. Key programs include the Geiman Scholars Program, the Reisher Scholars Program, and the Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative. This position coordinates marketing, recruitment, and selection of scholars in the various programs, working with the Financial Aid Office to ensure scholarships are awarded correctly and scholars understand their financial aid packages. The coordinator collects and analyzes data to evaluate scholar progress and identify areas for improvement in each program. They assist with budget planning, monitor expenses, and ensure compliance with financial guidelines. Additionally, they research and implement DEIJ+ best practices and align scholarship initiatives with the Division of Student Affairs curricular model to support student learning and development. Finally, the coordinator oversees the hiring, training, and supervision of up to 8 Geiman Mentors responsible for providing pre-collegiate mentoring to high school students. 

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree  

Preferred Qualifications: Graduate Degree (e.g., M.A., Ed.D., Ph.D.) in psychology, sociology, social work, student affairs, higher education, ethnic studies, or cultural studies, have multi-lingual (e.g., Spanish), interpretation and translation abilities, and have student success programming experience. 

Compensation: $21.63 - $22.60 an hour ($45,000 - $47,000 annual equivalent) FLSA non-exempt and eligible for overtime. Western offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan, dental insurance, retirement plan, life insurance, and other insurance options. After one year of employment, Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full time in undergraduate programs for up to four years. 

Application Procedure:  Apply online at www.Western.edu/jobs. Required attachments for online application include letter of application addressed to Paul Giberson, resume, and contact information for three references. 

Please direct questions to search committee chair at [email protected]. 

Application deadline is Monday, November 18t, 2024 at 11:59PM (MST). 

Note: When submitting the initial employment application/materials for this position, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an education institution or program. If a degree is required for employment, official transcripts (unopened or delivered directly to HR) are required upon hire; copies/scans submitted during application will not serve the purpose of official transcripts upon hire.  

Additional Information on Western and Gunnison/Crested Butte 

Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of ~3,700 graduate and undergraduate students, the majority of which reside on the campus and in the community.  With average class sizes of 17 students, faculty and staff share a strong commitment to inclusivity and personalized, immersive education. They are student-oriented, collegial, enthusiastic, and engaged in the campus and community. Western is committed to continual growth in regard to diversity, equity, and inclusivity and promotes participation in DEI initiatives from students, faculty, staff, and the community. Please see our diversity statement, and our DEI Committee charge. 

The University is located in Gunnison, Colorado, a rural community 200 miles southwest of Denver and the gateway to Crested Butte, a world class ski community.  K-12 students are served by the award-winning Gunnison Watershed School District. Both communities value the arts, quality of life, community-based wrap around services for children and adults, and continued personal growth and learning opportunities. At an elevation of 7,700 feet in the southern Rocky Mountains, the Gunnison Valley provides exceptional year-round outdoor recreational and cultural opportunities including summer arts and music festivals, mountain biking, skiing, kayak/rafting, rock climbing, hiking and camping… all within minutes of the campus. 

Visit http://www.western.edu to learn more about the university. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.