Academic Success Coordinator

Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Work Location Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work
Research Professional Position No
Posting Number 202402082AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title Prof/Indiv Contrib II
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week 40
Proposed Annual Salary Range $52,000 - $62,000; salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications
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Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 01/05/2025
Description of Work Unit The Department of Computer Science has 1100 undergraduate majors and 279 graduate students in our Masters and Ph.D. programs as of Fall 2023. The department increased its number of under graduate women studying CS by 126% and increased its number of graduate women studying CS by 104% between 2018 and 2022, supported by a Northeastern Center for Inclusive Computing best practices grant. The department’s 21 tenure-track faculty are strong in research programs in algorithms, artificial intelligence, big data, bioinformatics, computer vision, distributed systems, networks, parallel computing, security, and software engineering. It has 11 non-tenure track faculty members who assist with the department’s teaching mission and 14 staff members who support overall teaching and research missions of the department. More information is available at
https://compsci.colostate.edu.

Colorado State University is a Carnegie Research I institution located in Fort Collins, Colorado – a beautiful city approximately 65 miles north of Denver and situated at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Liveability.com has listed Fort Collins as the “Best Place to Live in America” in 2022. Additionally, Fort Collins is in America’s top ten for best performing city, safest for driving and cycling, best place to raise a family, and No. 1 in the country for reducing harmful emissions. Enhanced by relationships with CSU, Fort Collins has become a thriving center for high-tech as well as world-class outdoor recreational opportunities, courtesy of the Rocky Mountains
Position Summary The Department of Computer Science is seeking a dynamic and committed Academic Success Coordinator (ASC), formerly known as “student advisor”, who will play a significant role in promoting undergraduate student success. The ASC will work directly with students majoring in computer science (CS) and three CS minors. Please note this position is funded for two years. Subject to available funding, the department intends to continue the position after the initial funding expires. The Academic Success Coordinator, in collaboration with the department’s advising and mentoring team, department faculty, and ASC’s across campus, will provide academic guidance for students in ways that are both holistic and strategic and will contribute to the department’s ongoing initiatives to build a diverse and welcoming community of students, staff, and faculty. The primary functions of the ASC will be (1) to proactively advise computer science students from the time they arrive at new student orientation through graduation; and (2) to coordinate key undergraduate programs that will support recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive student body, providing students with an excellent undergraduate educational experience.

The Academic Success Coordinator will work closely with the advising and mentoring team and will report to the Lead Academic Success Coordinator.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement after a period of onboarding and training
Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by start of the appointment.
• Two years of professional experience working with students in a high school or higher education setting.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Experience with mentoring and advising.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Professional experience working collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience organizing and participating in student engagement activities.
• Commitment to actively increasing participation of underrepresented groups in the computer science field.
• Experience in a STEM field.
• Demonstrated ability to do detailed work, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish and other languages

Diversity Statement Demonstrated knowledge of, and relevant ability with, culturally diverse communities among potential target and constituent populations
Essential Duties

Job Duty Category Academic Advising of Undergraduate Students
Duty/Responsibility

• Assist with holistic advising during new freshmen and transfer student orientation.
• Participate in Ram Orientation.
• Develop and maintain ongoing advising/mentoring relationships with students beginning at freshmen/transfer orientation and continuing through graduation.
• Strategically and holistically advise computer science undergraduate students regarding majors/minors, curriculum matters, course offerings, degree plans, and progress towards degree completion. Assist with short-term and long-term planning, including career planning.
• Make referrals and connections to appropriate department and campus resources to promote student success.
• Provide major and career advice for CSU students seeking to change major to computer science. Establish on-going relationship with students who are in the process of changing majors through the major change and graduation.
• Participate in student recruitment efforts. Meet with and advise prospective students and their guests.
• Contribute to on-going development and teaching of the department’s First Year Seminar, particularly with respect to degree planning, careers, academic success, and major selection.
• Actively participate in the campus Academic Success Coordinator Network, including sharing best practices.
• Participate in campus-wide intervention strategies.
• Analyze data and produce reports on student success (e.g., admissions, retention/graduation, diversity). Use analysis to drive strategic initiatives and develop appropriate programs.

Percentage Of Time 70
Job Duty Category Program Coordination
Duty/Responsibility Coordinate and participate in one or more of the following areas:

• Diversity initiatives, including statistics on participation by underrepresented groups in computer science, relationship with the College of Natural Sciences Learning Community (Amplify), and mentoring programs.
• Administrative support of outreach programs both to prospective and current CS students.
• Management of department’s undergraduate student employees including recruitment and management of undergraduate teaching assistants and helpers used in undergraduate courses, coordination and management of help desk staffed by undergraduate teaching assistants, and training for undergraduate teaching assistants.
• Management of undergraduate departmental policies such as academic integrity, class enrollments and capacities.

Percentage Of Time 30
Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants Interested applicants please submit an online application addressing how professional experiences align with the required and preferred qualifications of the position including a cover letter, a current resume, and a statement of diversity, equity and inclusion.

For the diversity, equity and inclusion statement, applicants must submit a one-page personal statement on their contributions to diversity and inclusion, regardless of personal characteristics. The purpose of the statement is to identify candidates who have the professional skills, experience, and/or willingness to engage in activities that will advance institutional diversity and equity goals, which aligns with the CSU principles of community: https://diversity.colostate.edu/resources/principles-of-community/

The names and contact information of three (3) professional references will be requested for semi-finalist candidates only. Please note that references will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the search contact, Andrea Keaten at [email protected]. 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
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search Contact Andrea Keaten, [email protected]
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