Education Coordinator and Advisor

Department

TRIO Programs

Position Summary

MSU Denver’s TRIO Upward Bound program serves first generation, under-resourced college bound students by generating the skills and motivation necessary to complete high school and to enter and succeed in a program of post-secondary education.

The Education Coordinator and Advisor supports the planning, development, implementation and delivery of program instruction and services related to the individual academic development needs, as well as building skill mastery for all TRIO High School Upward Bound participants. The position provides educational and college preparatory services to assist high school students by developing curriculum and delivering supplemental instruction, including delivery of seminars around study skills, SAT test-taking strategies, and other college readiness subjects. In addition, the position serves as an advisor for a cohort of high school participants, provides coordination around recruitment, serves as a community liaison to support service learning, supervises University student staff and contributes to the data collection and evaluation of program services. This position reports to the Director and is funded through a federal grant.

Within the Division of Student Affairs, we strive to create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. Rather, it requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a foundation for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver. Our student population consists of over 55% first generation students and over 48% students of color.

Metropolitan State University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer.

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*This is a grant funded position. Continuation of the role is contingent upon the renewal of the grant or the availability of additional funding. This grant runs on a 5 year cycle and the grant is currently on its 5th year.*

Duties/Responsibilities

35% – Program Development and Instructional Support

• Assess high school student needs and develop supplemental instruction for after-school programming to support student success
• Manage and oversee educational and enrichment programming for the academic year component including the development of seminars around skills-building and college prep and enrichment activities to promote college readiness
• Provide instruction during after-school program in core academic areas
• Identify service-learning opportunities for participants and coordinate engagement
• Develop Summer Bridge seminars for recently graduated high school seniors
• Develop structures to support after-school and summer programming efforts to align with program outcomes
• Provide supervision during cultural programs, campus visits and other off-site activities
• Manage the program development component of the budget to ensure funding is adequately distributed and spent

25% – Advising

• Responsible for providing academic and college counseling and advising to a cohort of Upward Bound participants in both the academic year and summer component
• Conduct needs assessments of program participants
• Support the implementation of Individual Education Plans each semester for Upward Bound participants, in cooperation with the students, parents/guardians, school counselors and their high school instructors to ensure that all participants have the ability to graduate high school in four years, without a need for remedial classes, and are prepared to enroll and graduate from a post-secondary institution

20% – School and Community Liaison

• Promote and sustain new and existing relationships with school counselors and teachers at target schools to support student success
• Create connections with community-based organizations and non-profit organizations to identify service-learning opportunities for high school participants
• In partnership with the TRIO team, support the recruitment effort of new students, including hosting informational sessions, conducting interviews, intake, and orientation, attending recruiting events, follow-up outreach and the development of structures to report recruitment efforts and outcomes

10% – University Student Staff Supervision

• Recruit, hire, manage compensation, and oversee training, orientation of University student staff who serve as mentors during the summer program

5% – Data Collection and Evaluation Support

• Administer, compile, and analyze Upward Bound and State assessment tests; review and evaluate high school grade and progress reports
• Ensure all student data is uploaded regularly in the Student Access Database system, including the monitoring of participant involvement in program services and work with administrative support staff to maintain student and office records to ensure student academic progress year-round
• In partnership with the Upward Bound team, support the development of an evaluation plan to determine quality of program outcomes
• Conduct evaluations of program delivery and instructional classes

5% – Other Duties as assigned

Position Competencies

• Leads with values by modeling CADRE values through coaching, clear expectations, accountability, and conflict resolution that strengthens trust and team effectiveness.
• Leads operational excellence by aligning team workflows to departmental goals, managing capacity, supporting performance management, and ensuring compliance through clear communication.
• Leads with purpose by translating strategic goals into clear team priorities, guiding decision-making, and supporting employees through change.
• Fosters collaboration by creating an inclusive team culture, encouraging participation, and connecting people and resources to strengthen collective work.
• Promotes equity and belonging by mitigating bias, elevating diverse voices, and responding to the needs of individuals and teams with care and fairness.
• Leads innovation by encouraging professional growth, leveraging diverse perspectives, and supporting creative solutions that improve team effectiveness.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, human services, social work, sociology or related field
• Experience working with urban youth in a TRIO or similar pre-collegiate educational outreach program
• Experience providing academic intervention and instructional support to youth
• Experience providing program development and coordination support.
• Experience providing supervision to employees
• Knowledge or experience working under rules of Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and confidentiality standards

Important Note: Successful applicants will ensure their resumes clearly demonstrate that their work experience describes how they meet ALL required qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications          

• Secondary Education Licensure
• Experience tracking participant involvement with program services to support student persistence
• Experience providing supervision to student employees
• Experience designing lessons plans and curriculum to support academic success
• Experience collaborating with high school counseling staff to address the academic skills prescribed in the school’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) for student participants
• Prior experience working in a grant-funded program in compliance with Federal rules and regulations
• Knowledge of Colorado academic standards
• Knowledge or understanding of Federal TRIO educational standards
• Conversational Spanish speaking skills
• Demonstrated commitment and experience working with underrepresented, ethnically diverse, and disadvantaged individuals

Work Hours      

• Full Time, 40 hours per week, Exempt
• Monday – Friday, 8am - 5pm
• Evening and Weekend Work: As Needed
• Hybrid schedule (on-campus and remote) available for this position. 
• Travel: As Needed

Salary for Announcement 
 

We anticipate the qualified candidate to be placed between $47,300 - $52,000. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. Additionally, the Enrollment and Student Affairs branch has committed to tying our salaries to an understanding of a living wage. To that end, we will not pay less than $47,300.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. 
 

Full Consideration Date
 

Complete applications received by Monday, September 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM MST will receive full consideration; however, applications will be accepted after this date until the position is filled. 

Instructions to Apply

For full consideration, please submit the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover letter describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire. 

If you are an Internal applicant, please apply via the Jobs Hub tab within the WorkDay Menu

​​Important Note: Successful applicants will ensure their resumes clearly demonstrate that their work experience describes how they meet ALL required qualifications.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Posting Representative

Araceli Cortez

Posting Representative Email

[email protected]

Benefits

The University’s benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan. Visit MSU Denver’s benefits website to learn more.   

For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf. 

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [email protected].

Background Checks

Metropolitan State University of Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors.  To Assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment.

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.