Academic Success Coordinator/Advisor; Advising and Student Success – Open Pool
- Fort Collins, CO
- Permanent
- Full-time
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Work Location Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work
Research Professional Position No
Posting Number 202501049AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
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Proposed Annual Salary Range $52,000 - 58,000; Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications
Employee BenefitsColorado State University is not just a workplace; it's a thriving community that's transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 01/04/2026
Description of Work UnitColorado State University (CSU) inspires students to pursue their academic and professional goals. Advisors engage in intentional, holistic, and relationship-centered interactions to empower all students to navigate their unique paths and foster learning, development, and academic success.
Position SummaryAcademic Success Coordinators (ASCs)/Advisors provide academic advising, support, and outreach to undergraduate students. Through individual appointments, group settings, and a variety of programs, they guide and support students in the process of transitioning to and through the university. ASCs/Advisors help students track their academic progress and degree progression, explore majors, minors, and other opportunities, and develop successful academic behaviors. Individuals in these positions work with individuals and units across campus and are members of the ASC & Advising Network.This is an open posting for ASC/Advisor positions that may become available throughout the year. The projected positions might include work in Exploratory Studies, or they may be housed within an academic college/department.
Required Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree plus 2 or more years of professional experience with direct student support services in a higher education setting.
- Master's degree plus 1 or more years of professional experience working in education, programs or organizations focused on student success, career counseling or coaching, enrollment services, advising, student affairs, retention, or graduation efforts.
- Demonstrated commitment to CSUs
Preferred Job Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in coaching others through educational goal attainment or decision-making processes.
- Demonstrated understanding of student development and awareness of the transition issues of students entering and progressing through higher education. Specific experience working with under-represented students - first generation, ethnically diverse, military veteran, non-traditional aged, student parents, disabled students, etc. - preferred in this role.
- Demonstrated experience developing, facilitating, and evaluating student success intervention programs & strategies for students.
- Demonstrated experience facilitating groups in settings such as new student seminars, workshops, new student orientation sessions, and/or similar programs.
- Self-motivated team player with demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, manage their time, and thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search Contact Cameron Smistek, cameron.smistek@colostate.edu
EEOColorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Background Check Policy StatementColorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.References RequestedReferences RequestedMinimum Requested 3
Maximum Requested 3Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * Do you have a Bachelor's degree plus 2 or more years of professional experience with direct student support services in a higher education setting OR a Master's degree plus 1 or more years of professional experience working in education, programs or organizations focused on student success, career counseling or coaching, enrollment services, advising, student affairs, retention, or graduation efforts?
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