Student Success Programs Specialist

Position Type: Full Time

Department: The Butler Center

Summary Description:

About Us: At Colorado College, 2,300 students learn and live on our beautiful 99-acre campus in downtown Colorado Springs. We attract top students seeking new perspectives with an array of experiential learning opportunities possible only in an immersive learning environment. Here students take only one class at a time to facilitate deep exploration of a topic. We call this the Block Plan. This unique approach allows members of our campus community to share a rhythm of experience as we work together to fulfill our mission.

Summary Description: Reporting to the Assoc. Director of the Butler Center, the Student Success Programs Coordinator provides student-centered support, programming, and mentoring as part of The Butler Center's (TBC) mission to provide an equitable and inclusive educational environment; provides support to first-generation, low-income (FGLI) and undocumented students; serves as campus liaison/point of contact to scholar affiliate programs including Daniels Fund and Denver Scholarship Foundation, provides mentorship and advising to students participating in scholar affiliate programs, provides oversight, leadership and training of peer mentors and student employees of the Butler Center, fosters an empowering space for identity development, social justice, and equity for students of various intersecting identities (including gender, sexual orientation, ability, citizenship status, nationality

What We Offer:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Paid vacation and sick time - accrual of 0.085 vacation hours for each hour worked and 0.0462 hours of sick time for each hour worked Paid seasonal breaks and holidays 403(b) retirement plans where employees contribute 5% of pay and CC contributes 10% Tuition benefits for employee and eligible dependents Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program Wellness benefits including free access to the sports center, swimming pool, arts and crafts, outdoor programs, and financial consultants

Anticipated Salary Range: $22.30 to $26.75 per hour

Responsibilities:

Lead and provide oversight of Student Success Programs including scholar affiliate programs (Daniels Fund and Denver Scholarship Foundation), Undocumented Student Support including Thrive Fellowship Program, and first-generation and low-income student initiatives. Oversee the development, assessment and training of peer mentors in conjunction with other TBC professional staff. Mentor, support, and advocate for students from marginalized racial/ethnic groups (students of color), low-income, first-generation and international students toward a healthy, productive, and successful experience at CC. Supervise up to three student employees; provide guidance on work practices and ethics; manage schedules, hours of work, assign and follow up on work assignments and opportunities for growth. Collaborate with the Administrative and Program Specialist in the hiring of TBC student employees. Work to create an inclusive environment that is respectful of religious, cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual and economic diversity and welcoming to all; respond with compassion and exercise discretion in times of individual or campus crisis; foster calm in the midst of chaos, comfort to those in need, and courage to act in challenging times.

Additional Responsibilities:

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of 3 years (or a Master's degree plus 1 year) of student-facing professional experience to include working in an environment that fosters diversity, equity and inclusion and sensitivity to diversity, marginalized student issues, race/ethnicity, sexuality, ability, class, gender, religion, etc. Strong understanding of and demonstrated commitment to antiracism and diversity, equity and inclusion in the campus comm nity. Working knowledge of racial identity development models and theories as well as student development theory. Proven ability to develop strong working relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds, including those associated with race, ethnicity national origin, religion, socio-economic status, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and other aspects of human diversity. Prior student supervision experience to include mentoring and coaching. Experience in administering and supporting established programs. Proficiency with software programs to include Excel, Word, Powerpoint, MS Teams; maintaining database systems. Additional requirements include excellent oral and written interpersonal and intercultural communication skills, ability to make effective presentations in a public setting, ability to think critically and solve proble Ability to organize and evaluate complex information as well as good judgment and discretion for handling confidential or sensitive information. Ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record that is insurable Colorado College's motor vehicle insurance carrier.