COSI Achieve Program Coordinator

Job Description

This position will be responsible for identifying eligible students to participate in the program, will


do advising and programming for student participants as outlined in the grant agreement, and


ensure the students have the access and resources needed to complete their undergraduate


degree. The grant aims to serve 150 students per academic year.


This position is funded by the COSI grant and is a 4-year renewable grant; continuation of the position is dependent on grant renewal.

Primary Duties

Program Planning and Support Activities

Schedule, plan, and facilitate workshops that meet the holistic support services program requirements.


Schedule, plan, and provide one-on-one check in appointments with COSI student caseload.


Provide opportunities for peer-to-peer interaction with other COSI scholars, community building, and connecting with campus staff/faculty.


Attend all required COSI trainings and support sessions including the annual symposium.


Outreach, Recruitment & Collaborations

Recruit students into the COSI program, review all student applications. Reach out to potential students by phone, email, mailing and in person recruitment events. Retain a cohort of 150 students each academic year to meet programmatic goals.


Coordinate with Institutional Research and other programs on campus to identify eligible students for the program. Work with the academic departments on campus to ensure students are registered each semester and are completing requirements towards degree completion.


Work with faculty and staff from appropriate offices to ensure that academic problems experienced by the caseload of students are satisfactorily resolved.

Tracking, Assessment, Data Input and Budget

Maintain accurate and detailed contact notes and track student performance using digital application forms, dashboards, and local databases and follow up as necessary to support student success.


Maintain reports/spreadsheets for scholars academic success and progress towards graduation.


Work with the grant accountant and program manager on the budget. Track all spending and purchases. Responsible for submitting all scholarship awards to the student financial services team. Responsible for submitting all COSI annual, monthly, quarterly and reimbursement reporting. Communicate with COSI federal program manager and COSI program manager.


Ancillary Duties

Participates in Division and University affairs, at Pueblo or satellite or system location to enhance the assigned programs' performance and quality. Works to meet expectations of the university's mission and vision.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
  
• Ability to work in fast paced environment
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Teams
  
• 1 year work experience in an educational setting
  
• 1 year data tracking and reporting experience
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
  
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team environment and with varying populations of students
  
• Experience advising at an institution of higher education with a COSI program.
  
  
• Experience with Family, Educational Rights and Privacy Act
  
  
• Experience in collecting, managing, maintaining, and reporting a high volume of data
  

Additional Job Description

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Salary

$52,000 to $55,000

Applicants must attach the following documents, in order to be considered for this position:

• a letter of intent (cover letter) describing the means in which you meet the qualifications for this position
• unofficial or official transcripts showing required degree(s) conferred

Early submission of application materials is encouraged. Applications received by 8:00 AM (MST) on April 7th, 2026, 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 Insurance
  
  
• 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.

About Pueblo, Colorado

The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich, diverse city of more than 100,000, located in the southern part of the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year-round climate with four distinct mild seasons, crisp mountain air, and 300+ days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities, encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo, biking or running along Pueblo's beautiful river trail system, golfing, tennis, hiking, or skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily agricultural, with large and small-scale farming and ranching, and a diverse mix of service, manufacturing, and technology industries.


CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history (felony and misdemeanor), national sex offender search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.


The University reserves the right to check additional references, with prior notification given to the candidate.

Note: The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.
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Colorado State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the University complies with all other relevant, federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices.


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