Adams State University
Pre-Collegiate Advisor - COSI Grant
Adams State University, Alamosa, Colorado, United States, 81101
Pre-Collegiate Advisor
The Pre-Collegiate Advisor will be responsible for coordinating, developing, and implementing support services under the guidelines, policies, and mission of COSI and the Colorado Department of Higher Education in collaboration with Adams State University. The Pre-Collegiate Advisor will be responsible for increasing persistence and assisting students to stay on track to graduate. The Pre-Collegiate Advisor will help develop and facilitate support programming for all seniors at the following San Luis Valley high schools: Alamosa, Monte Vista, San Luis (Centennial High School), Mosca (Sangre de Cristo High School), and Saguache (Mountain Valley School). Specific Job Duties (Essential Functions and Responsibilities) Collaborate and coordinate closely with the partner institution in such a way as to maximize value added and avoid duplication Attend a Family and Community Engagement (Family Night) at each high school Take part in campus Workshops: FAFSA and College Applications Assist students as they navigate the annual Career Fair at Adams State University Network and develop partnerships with existing programs that will provide students with resources, academic support and opportunities to boost co-curricular participation Intensive program and institutional data tracking and reporting of student progress Assist students in becoming independent learners by providing them with the knowledge and resources on how to navigate through a postsecondary system, including, but not limited to: financial aid, SAP appeals, degree audits and university reporting and compliance Conduct outreach and intense one-on-one and small group advising sessions with students Monitor and track academic progress weekly Serve as a mentor, resource liaison, and advocate for students Promote essential skills and techniques related to time management, study strategies, and use of all resources Provide career development and advising activities to increase awareness Collaborate with on campus/school partner contacts Actively participate in weekly meetings with the COSI grants director Meet with COSI state contact once per semester or as needed Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Associates Degree or equivalent college credit 2 Years of prior relevant work experience Knowledge of financial aid/scholarships and college admission requirements and processes Demonstrated ability to work collegially and collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituencies Ability to develop strong partnerships and connections with internal and external support services Data management experience Strong organizational skills and detail oriented Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficiency with Google Workspace Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Education or closely related field Experience working in a higher education environment specifically in advising Bilingual, Spanish preferred Knowledge and experience working with underserved populations Proficiency with Workday Conditions of Employment This position is a nine month contract hourly contract, 19
hours per week non-benefits eligible. Salary and Benefits Compensation is hourly $20.31-$23.11 including, retirement savings plan, paid sick leave. For detailed benefits information please visit our Human Resources Benefits Page. Required Application Materials Letter of application, describing interest in and directly addressing qualifications of the position Current resume Names and contact information of three to five professional references Unofficial transcripts or official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (official transcripts required upon hiring) How to Apply All interested candidates must submit application materials electronically through Adams State University's Workday application portal. Review of completed applications will begin August 10, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to Trudy Chvez, Adams State COSI Grants Director/Advisor Email: trudychavez@adams.edu Adams State University is committed to building and expanding the talent of its professional staff and actively seeks qualified applicants who bring unique perspectives, experiences, skills, and attributes that can augment the perspectives of our current faculty and staff and can contribute to serving and preparing our students to engage and thrive in their learning, leadership, and service. We strive to create a more representative workforce that mirrors the people who study, work, and lead our institution and welcome applications from candidates from all walks of life, especially members of communities who fall within state and federally protected classes such as: women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities. We value qualified candidates, with varied language skills, who have a record of successful experience with varied communities and student populations, and who have a deep understanding of and commitment to the unique geographical and historical characteristics of the place we are situated in and the intersecting perspectives that define our university being a low-income, first-generation, and Hispanic-serving, rural anchor university. Therefore, we seek individuals committed to intentionally supporting students and colleagues who possess these characteristics through their teaching, service, and scholarship. The successful candidate will join a campus that is dedicated to inclusive excellence and acknowledges Adams State's purpose to foster the educational goals of its students and the well-being of the surrounding community. In compliance with the Immigration Control Act of 1968 candidates for positions must provide proof of eligibility to work before an offer of employment can be made final. Adams State University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its students, faculty, staff and visitors, and to protecting its funds, property and other assets. Well-informed hiring decisions contribute to this effort. Therefore, Adams State University has adopted a policy on background screening for its prospective, continuing, and returning employees as well as students in certain circumstances. Offers of employment will be contingent upon the completion of an acceptable background check. The information received in response to a background check will be treated as confidential to the extent provided for by law. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Adams State University (ASU) may be directed to ASU's Office of Equal Opportunity, Director Ana Guevara, and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education. Support resources for sexual misconduct, ASU's sexual misconduct policies, contact information for the Adams State University's Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX, as well as a detailed procedure for filing a grievance due to discrimination on the basis of sex may be found online at https://www.adams.edu/administration/oeo/reporting-sexual-harassment/. These procedures also describe the University's response to reports and/or complaints of sex discrimination or sexual harassment. Adams State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications are sought from all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, disability, and, as covered by law, veteran status. In addition, University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation including transgender status and gender expression, marital status, and parental status.
The Pre-Collegiate Advisor will be responsible for coordinating, developing, and implementing support services under the guidelines, policies, and mission of COSI and the Colorado Department of Higher Education in collaboration with Adams State University. The Pre-Collegiate Advisor will be responsible for increasing persistence and assisting students to stay on track to graduate. The Pre-Collegiate Advisor will help develop and facilitate support programming for all seniors at the following San Luis Valley high schools: Alamosa, Monte Vista, San Luis (Centennial High School), Mosca (Sangre de Cristo High School), and Saguache (Mountain Valley School). Specific Job Duties (Essential Functions and Responsibilities) Collaborate and coordinate closely with the partner institution in such a way as to maximize value added and avoid duplication Attend a Family and Community Engagement (Family Night) at each high school Take part in campus Workshops: FAFSA and College Applications Assist students as they navigate the annual Career Fair at Adams State University Network and develop partnerships with existing programs that will provide students with resources, academic support and opportunities to boost co-curricular participation Intensive program and institutional data tracking and reporting of student progress Assist students in becoming independent learners by providing them with the knowledge and resources on how to navigate through a postsecondary system, including, but not limited to: financial aid, SAP appeals, degree audits and university reporting and compliance Conduct outreach and intense one-on-one and small group advising sessions with students Monitor and track academic progress weekly Serve as a mentor, resource liaison, and advocate for students Promote essential skills and techniques related to time management, study strategies, and use of all resources Provide career development and advising activities to increase awareness Collaborate with on campus/school partner contacts Actively participate in weekly meetings with the COSI grants director Meet with COSI state contact once per semester or as needed Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Associates Degree or equivalent college credit 2 Years of prior relevant work experience Knowledge of financial aid/scholarships and college admission requirements and processes Demonstrated ability to work collegially and collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituencies Ability to develop strong partnerships and connections with internal and external support services Data management experience Strong organizational skills and detail oriented Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficiency with Google Workspace Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Education or closely related field Experience working in a higher education environment specifically in advising Bilingual, Spanish preferred Knowledge and experience working with underserved populations Proficiency with Workday Conditions of Employment This position is a nine month contract hourly contract, 19
hours per week non-benefits eligible. Salary and Benefits Compensation is hourly $20.31-$23.11 including, retirement savings plan, paid sick leave. For detailed benefits information please visit our Human Resources Benefits Page. Required Application Materials Letter of application, describing interest in and directly addressing qualifications of the position Current resume Names and contact information of three to five professional references Unofficial transcripts or official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (official transcripts required upon hiring) How to Apply All interested candidates must submit application materials electronically through Adams State University's Workday application portal. Review of completed applications will begin August 10, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to Trudy Chvez, Adams State COSI Grants Director/Advisor Email: trudychavez@adams.edu Adams State University is committed to building and expanding the talent of its professional staff and actively seeks qualified applicants who bring unique perspectives, experiences, skills, and attributes that can augment the perspectives of our current faculty and staff and can contribute to serving and preparing our students to engage and thrive in their learning, leadership, and service. We strive to create a more representative workforce that mirrors the people who study, work, and lead our institution and welcome applications from candidates from all walks of life, especially members of communities who fall within state and federally protected classes such as: women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities. We value qualified candidates, with varied language skills, who have a record of successful experience with varied communities and student populations, and who have a deep understanding of and commitment to the unique geographical and historical characteristics of the place we are situated in and the intersecting perspectives that define our university being a low-income, first-generation, and Hispanic-serving, rural anchor university. Therefore, we seek individuals committed to intentionally supporting students and colleagues who possess these characteristics through their teaching, service, and scholarship. The successful candidate will join a campus that is dedicated to inclusive excellence and acknowledges Adams State's purpose to foster the educational goals of its students and the well-being of the surrounding community. In compliance with the Immigration Control Act of 1968 candidates for positions must provide proof of eligibility to work before an offer of employment can be made final. Adams State University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its students, faculty, staff and visitors, and to protecting its funds, property and other assets. Well-informed hiring decisions contribute to this effort. Therefore, Adams State University has adopted a policy on background screening for its prospective, continuing, and returning employees as well as students in certain circumstances. Offers of employment will be contingent upon the completion of an acceptable background check. The information received in response to a background check will be treated as confidential to the extent provided for by law. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Adams State University (ASU) may be directed to ASU's Office of Equal Opportunity, Director Ana Guevara, and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education. Support resources for sexual misconduct, ASU's sexual misconduct policies, contact information for the Adams State University's Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX, as well as a detailed procedure for filing a grievance due to discrimination on the basis of sex may be found online at https://www.adams.edu/administration/oeo/reporting-sexual-harassment/. These procedures also describe the University's response to reports and/or complaints of sex discrimination or sexual harassment. Adams State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications are sought from all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, disability, and, as covered by law, veteran status. In addition, University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation including transgender status and gender expression, marital status, and parental status.