University of Northern Colorado
POSITION TITLE:
Scholar Support Coordinator
COMPENSATION RANGE:
50,000.00 - 53,000.00 USD per year
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION:
Professional Administrative
DEPARTMENT:
VP for Student Affairs
TARGET HIRE DATE:
8/20/2025
BENEFITS:
UNC's Career Hub
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on
07/25/2025. Position Summary:
Student Affairs is a forward-thinking student success operation committed to its role as the leading custodial unit guiding the student experience at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC). Staff members within the Division of Student Affairs are expected to positively contribute to our mission of supporting students in the co-curricular environment and provide an experience that inspires students academically, intellectually, personally, and emotionally.
The Scholar Support Coordinator provides wraparound support to students in programmatic scholarship programs within Student Affairs at UNC. The Scholar Support Coordinator will primarily provide direct service to Reisher Scholars (approximately 125 students), and also work with Daniels Scholars, Presidents Leadership Program participants, and other scholars and leaders. This position works closely with the Assistant Director of Scholarships and Leadership to facilitate student learning and promote improved student success outcomes. The Scholar Support Coordinator will facilitate a sense of belonging through individual meetings with scholars, program celebrations, cohort community building, and programming that supports leadership development, community building and service, professional development opportunities, career readiness skills, and experiential learning.
The Reisher Scholars Program is one of the premier scholarship programs in Colorado. The Reisher Family established The Denver Foundation and Reisher Scholarship in 2001 to support high-achieving, low-income students midway (transfer or continuing) through their college career with the financial means to complete their undergraduate degree on-time and with little to no educational debt. The Reisher Scholars Program has continued to expand throughout the state and UNC's program is one of the flagship programs that is expected to grow to a total of 125 scholars in the 2025 26 academic year. Job Duties:
Scholarship Direct Program Support: 75% Manage a caseload of students in cohort-based scholarshipprograms and provide wrap-around services. Promote student support and development by facilitatingindividual check-in meetings with scholars. Services provided during meetingsinclude, but are not limited to, providing referrals and connection to on-andoff-campus resources, guidance regarding financial aid awards and scholarships,building students network of support, and supporting scholar holisticwellbeing, retention, and graduation plans. Keep and maintain detailed student notes and recordsfollowing student meetings and interactions. Collaborate with Daniels Scholar Ambassadors to helpfacilitate the Daniels Scholar Success Program on campus. Provide educational and experiential learning opportunitiesand programming for scholars to support student sense of belonging, increaseawareness of campus resources, and increase scholar retention on-timegraduation. Collaborate with campus and community partners on workshop,resources, recruitment, and opportunities for scholars and establish strong tobuild networks of support. Provide community outreach to support the recruitment,application, and selection processes for Reisher Scholars in alignmentwith The Denver Foundation program requirements. Support the annual recruitment and selection processes ofprogrammatic scholarships including Stryker, President's Leadership Program,among others. Provide support to other Student Affairs scholarshipprograms to facilitate established student learning outcomes related toleadership and connected to Student Affairs Learning Aims. Assist with facilitation of and serve on thesemi-annual/annual selection processes for Student Affairs scholarships atUNC, such as the Work-Based Learning, Schober-Morrell, Rominger, Tanner,Dickeson Presidential Prize for Leadership, and Winograd scholarships, amongothers. Maintain working knowledge of scholarship Memorandum ofUnderstanding (MOUs) and Partner Agreements to comply with donor intent,ethical practices, and strategic growth. Maintain working knowledge of financial aid policies andprocedures to effectively collaborate with the Office of Financial Aid andprovide accurate financial aid information to scholars. Supervision: 15%
Hire, train, supervise, mentor, and evaluate the ReisherScholars Program Peer Advocates, who support community building,co-curricular learning opportunities, and other programming responsibilities. Create student employment experiences that provide studentswith opportunities to learn essential skills for career readiness. Facilitatetime for reflection, feedback, and integration of new knowledge and skills. Create a work environment that encourages knowledge of,respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures,backgrounds, and identities in alignment with institutional priorities and StudentAffairs Curriculum. Student Affairs Administration: 10%
Serve on cross-divisional teams such as Assessment and DataGovernance, Strategic Planning, and/or Communications. Participate in interdepartmental and community meetings andcommittee work on behalf of the Division of Student Affairs. Participate in training and professional development, asrequired. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualification:
Education:
Minimum requirements include a bachelor's degree or anassociate degree plus at least 2 years of full-time work experience in highereducation, counseling, human services, or related field. Preferredqualifications include a master's degree in higher education administration,counseling, or related field. Experience:
Minimum:None
Preferred:
Previousexperience working in student support roles in higher education. Previousexperience working with scholarship programs. Previousexperience working with individuals from various historically underprivilegedidentities. Previousexperience supervising part-time employees. Ability:
Excellentand demonstrated written and interpersonal communication and conflictmanagement skills. Organization,attentiveness to detail, and ability to work autonomously. Problem-solvingand decision-making skills, emotional intelligence, and independent judgement. Ability to work with diverse student populations. Abilityto lead, motivate, and empower students and student groups. Abilityto work in a collaborative team environment. Computer skills including Microsoft Office, mainframesystems, and virtual meeting products.
Special Considerations:
Withnotice, this position is required to work a varied schedule, including someearly mornings, late nights, and weekends.
Benefits: Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.
About UNC The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC's commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. According to CollegeNet's Social Mobility Index, UNC ranked #1 in social mobility (2022). UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC's Career Hub,to learn more about UNC's strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!
EEO Statement The University of Northern Colorado offers an educational and workingenvironment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the UNCcommunity. In accordance with federal and state law, UNC prohibits unlawfuldiscrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, national origin,religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, geneticinformation, and/or veteran status. UNC also prohibits discrimination based ongender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who opposea discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for,assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating todiscrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally protected expression will not beconsidered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is theresponsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure UNC'scompliance with this policy.
ADA Accommodations The University of Northern Colorado is committedto providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If yourequire reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewingor otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please directyour inquiries to 970-351-2718 or human.resources@unco.edu.
Background Check Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.
This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.
Clery Act In compliance with the Clery Act, the most recent University of Northern Colorado Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online. A paper copy can be requested at the UNC Police Department. This report contains crime statistics and policy statements related to safety, conduct processes and Title IX investigations.
Scholar Support Coordinator
COMPENSATION RANGE:
50,000.00 - 53,000.00 USD per year
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION:
Professional Administrative
DEPARTMENT:
VP for Student Affairs
TARGET HIRE DATE:
8/20/2025
BENEFITS:
UNC's Career Hub
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on
07/25/2025. Position Summary:
Student Affairs is a forward-thinking student success operation committed to its role as the leading custodial unit guiding the student experience at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC). Staff members within the Division of Student Affairs are expected to positively contribute to our mission of supporting students in the co-curricular environment and provide an experience that inspires students academically, intellectually, personally, and emotionally.
The Scholar Support Coordinator provides wraparound support to students in programmatic scholarship programs within Student Affairs at UNC. The Scholar Support Coordinator will primarily provide direct service to Reisher Scholars (approximately 125 students), and also work with Daniels Scholars, Presidents Leadership Program participants, and other scholars and leaders. This position works closely with the Assistant Director of Scholarships and Leadership to facilitate student learning and promote improved student success outcomes. The Scholar Support Coordinator will facilitate a sense of belonging through individual meetings with scholars, program celebrations, cohort community building, and programming that supports leadership development, community building and service, professional development opportunities, career readiness skills, and experiential learning.
The Reisher Scholars Program is one of the premier scholarship programs in Colorado. The Reisher Family established The Denver Foundation and Reisher Scholarship in 2001 to support high-achieving, low-income students midway (transfer or continuing) through their college career with the financial means to complete their undergraduate degree on-time and with little to no educational debt. The Reisher Scholars Program has continued to expand throughout the state and UNC's program is one of the flagship programs that is expected to grow to a total of 125 scholars in the 2025 26 academic year. Job Duties:
Scholarship Direct Program Support: 75% Manage a caseload of students in cohort-based scholarshipprograms and provide wrap-around services. Promote student support and development by facilitatingindividual check-in meetings with scholars. Services provided during meetingsinclude, but are not limited to, providing referrals and connection to on-andoff-campus resources, guidance regarding financial aid awards and scholarships,building students network of support, and supporting scholar holisticwellbeing, retention, and graduation plans. Keep and maintain detailed student notes and recordsfollowing student meetings and interactions. Collaborate with Daniels Scholar Ambassadors to helpfacilitate the Daniels Scholar Success Program on campus. Provide educational and experiential learning opportunitiesand programming for scholars to support student sense of belonging, increaseawareness of campus resources, and increase scholar retention on-timegraduation. Collaborate with campus and community partners on workshop,resources, recruitment, and opportunities for scholars and establish strong tobuild networks of support. Provide community outreach to support the recruitment,application, and selection processes for Reisher Scholars in alignmentwith The Denver Foundation program requirements. Support the annual recruitment and selection processes ofprogrammatic scholarships including Stryker, President's Leadership Program,among others. Provide support to other Student Affairs scholarshipprograms to facilitate established student learning outcomes related toleadership and connected to Student Affairs Learning Aims. Assist with facilitation of and serve on thesemi-annual/annual selection processes for Student Affairs scholarships atUNC, such as the Work-Based Learning, Schober-Morrell, Rominger, Tanner,Dickeson Presidential Prize for Leadership, and Winograd scholarships, amongothers. Maintain working knowledge of scholarship Memorandum ofUnderstanding (MOUs) and Partner Agreements to comply with donor intent,ethical practices, and strategic growth. Maintain working knowledge of financial aid policies andprocedures to effectively collaborate with the Office of Financial Aid andprovide accurate financial aid information to scholars. Supervision: 15%
Hire, train, supervise, mentor, and evaluate the ReisherScholars Program Peer Advocates, who support community building,co-curricular learning opportunities, and other programming responsibilities. Create student employment experiences that provide studentswith opportunities to learn essential skills for career readiness. Facilitatetime for reflection, feedback, and integration of new knowledge and skills. Create a work environment that encourages knowledge of,respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures,backgrounds, and identities in alignment with institutional priorities and StudentAffairs Curriculum. Student Affairs Administration: 10%
Serve on cross-divisional teams such as Assessment and DataGovernance, Strategic Planning, and/or Communications. Participate in interdepartmental and community meetings andcommittee work on behalf of the Division of Student Affairs. Participate in training and professional development, asrequired. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualification:
Education:
Minimum requirements include a bachelor's degree or anassociate degree plus at least 2 years of full-time work experience in highereducation, counseling, human services, or related field. Preferredqualifications include a master's degree in higher education administration,counseling, or related field. Experience:
Minimum:None
Preferred:
Previousexperience working in student support roles in higher education. Previousexperience working with scholarship programs. Previousexperience working with individuals from various historically underprivilegedidentities. Previousexperience supervising part-time employees. Ability:
Excellentand demonstrated written and interpersonal communication and conflictmanagement skills. Organization,attentiveness to detail, and ability to work autonomously. Problem-solvingand decision-making skills, emotional intelligence, and independent judgement. Ability to work with diverse student populations. Abilityto lead, motivate, and empower students and student groups. Abilityto work in a collaborative team environment. Computer skills including Microsoft Office, mainframesystems, and virtual meeting products.
Special Considerations:
Withnotice, this position is required to work a varied schedule, including someearly mornings, late nights, and weekends.
Benefits: Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.
About UNC The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC's commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. According to CollegeNet's Social Mobility Index, UNC ranked #1 in social mobility (2022). UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC's Career Hub,to learn more about UNC's strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!
EEO Statement The University of Northern Colorado offers an educational and workingenvironment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the UNCcommunity. In accordance with federal and state law, UNC prohibits unlawfuldiscrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, national origin,religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, geneticinformation, and/or veteran status. UNC also prohibits discrimination based ongender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who opposea discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for,assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating todiscrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally protected expression will not beconsidered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is theresponsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure UNC'scompliance with this policy.
ADA Accommodations The University of Northern Colorado is committedto providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If yourequire reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewingor otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please directyour inquiries to 970-351-2718 or human.resources@unco.edu.
Background Check Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.
This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.
Clery Act In compliance with the Clery Act, the most recent University of Northern Colorado Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online. A paper copy can be requested at the UNC Police Department. This report contains crime statistics and policy statements related to safety, conduct processes and Title IX investigations.