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Director, TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC)

CSU279 open roles

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$85,000 – $87,000 a year
Where
Fort Collins, CO
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Your applicationOpen nowDirector, TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC)CSU · Fort Collins, CO

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Job Description

Position Summary:

The Director of the TRIO Educational Opportunity Center is located in Fort Collins, CO, within the Access Center at Colorado State University. The position is a fulltime professional position reporting directly the Executive Director of the Access Center and plays a mission critical role in the Access Center’s effort to expand equitable access to post-secondary education and training for historically excluded populations. This position provides administrative oversight and implementation of the TRIO EOC program including staff supervision, program services, and implementation of annual performance objectives outlined in the federally- approved grant application. The Director position oversees recruitment and services to 2500 participants including outreach effort and service in three county areas: Adams County, Larimar County, and Weld County.

Full Consideration Date: please apply by Monday, 10/26/2026, 11:59pm (MT).

Essential Job Duties:

  • Plan, implement EOC grant proposal, manage program, implement policies, procedures, and federal regulations; maintain public relations with US Department of Education.
  • Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with key campus programs, administration, faculty, departments, community organizations, businesses.
  • Plan, develop, manage budget, monitor, ensure meeting of federal, state, and CSU fiscal rules and policies.
  • Hire, train, supervise and evaluate staff and performance.
  • Implement formative and summative program assessment, submit reports to Dept of Education.
  • Identify and pursue additional funding resources to supplement grant.
  • Other related duties.

Supervision:

Supervises 5 professional AP staff, 2 part time staff, interns and graduate practicum students as needed.

Conditions of Employment (Administrative Professional):

  • Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).
  • Valid Driver’s License.
  • Statewide recruitment travel and programing travel,

Minimum Required Degree: As written in approved federal grant:

  • Master’s degree in education, liberal arts, behavioral / social sciences, social work, counseling, higher education administration, or related field from an accredited institution.

Minimum Years of Experience and/or Skills:

  • Minimum of five years’ progressively responsible professional experience a the director or associate director level administering multiple comprehensive college access TRIO programs and/or programs supporting underrepresented populations in higher education.
  • Minimum of five years’ experience in supervising professional and administrative staff.
  • Minimum of three years’ experience with budget management, program development, implementation and evaluation; reporting and compliance with federal regulations.
  • Minimum two years’ experience promoting educational or career access pathways that led to post-secondary enrollment, and/or completion of dual enrollment, computer and technical skills (CTE), and/or apprenticeship programs.
  • Minimum of five years’ experience promoting educational access and working with low-income, first-generation populations, providing academic assistance and knowledge of post-secondary enrollment and financial aid processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong communication skills, including writing, speaking, and use of computer applications.
  • Demonstrated commitment and experience working with underrepresented, and disadvantaged individuals (“Disadvantaged,” according to the U.S. Department of Education, signifies an individual who meets low-income guidelines and who is a potential first-generation college student A “first generation” individual is a person whose parents have not earned a baccalaureate degree).
  • Demonstrated communication skills, including writing, speaking, and use of computer applications.
  • Experience with career / technical education and/or apprenticeship programs.
  • Demonstrated experience with participant recruitment for program participation.
  • Experience with Financial Wellness inclusive of FAFSA, Financial literacy, Financial Aid, and/or CASFA processes and procedures.
  • Experience with community outreach and building community partnerships.
  • Experience in grant-writing.
  • Experience with data systems, data analysis, and/or data processing.
  • Bilingual ability desirable (English/ Spanish).

Salary Range

$85,000-$87,000

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

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Employee Benefits

Colorado 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.

  • Review our detailed benefits information here.
  • Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here.
  • For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator.
  • Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in!

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado 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.

EEO

Colorado 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.

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