PreCollegiate Development Programs Coordinator

The Office of Precollege Outreach and Engagement, in the Enrollment Management Division, partners with communities across Colorado and beyond to provide first-generation and low-income students and their families with comprehensive college preparation and social development programs.

These programs help support students academically and personally from middle school through high school and prepare them to transition successfully to postsecondary opportunities. Continuing to provide support to students that choose to attend the University of Colorado Boulder.

Academic Program Operations:

• Collaborate with the Assistant Director and Program Managers to provide educational services to middle and high school students and their parents/guardians.
• Assist the Program Managers in planning, coordinating, and delivering Saturday Academy's logistics and other program events, including:
• Facilitating student and parent workshops
• Organizing student panels/speakers/guests
• Creating Run of Show/Duty List
• Training Peer Advisors for facilitation
• Preparing supplies
• Printing needs
• Communication efforts
• Facilitate and deliver Saturday Academy curriculum content for assigned grade levels, using established curriculum resources and guides.
• Provide input on curriculum topics and content when solicited by the Assistant Director and Program Managers.
• Assist in creating surveys for post academy evaluations.
• Assist in coordinating and facilitating training sessions for student staff during Saturday Academies, with the program manager.
• Provide academic guidance and community-building activities for student and family participants.
• Work with school personnel to support recruitment, collect necessary documentation (e.g., applications, transcripts), and advise students on academic coursework for post-secondary readiness.
• Hold regular application support office hours and respond to student and family application questions during the recruitment cycle.
• Send application reminders to prospective students on a set schedule during the application period.
• Review applications and select participants.
• Collaborate with other CU System precollege outreach programs to coordinate activities, optimize resources, and ensure program efficiency.

Summer Program Implementation:

• Serve as a Live-In Program Coordinator, residing in the dorms during the course of the summer residential programs, covering morning and/or night shifts over the duration of the programs; schedule will be set each year between Assistant Director and both program managers.
• Facilitate student staff meetings throughout the program duration.
• Provide one-on-one supervision for student staff.
• Support the Program Managers in facilitating training for residential program student staff.
• Address and resolve operational or student-related concerns during the program.
• Serve as substitute teacher during the summer academic residential program as needed.
• Under the guidance of the Assistant Director and Program Managers, ensure compliance with Youth Protection Compliance Office safety measures.
• Assist the Assistant Director and Program Managers in planning, coordinating, and delivering all summer programs, including the Rising Ninth Grade Summer Leadership Program, High School Summer Residential Program, and the Bridge Program. This includes scheduling, logistics, event planning, setting the daily schedule and activities, student support, staff coordination, check-in/check-out processes, and closing ceremonies.

Caseload Management:

• Provide supplemental advising for 11th-grade students transitioning into the program's Senior Year Track.
• Collaborate with the Precollege Senior Transition Senior Program Manager to develop transition plans for students and families as they prepare for their senior year.
• Maintain regular communication with students in the assigned caseload to track academic progress, attendance, and engagement.
• Connect students with academic resources, tutoring, mentorship, and college preparation workshops, offered by the program.
• Assist with advising and program coordination for students in the 13th Year Program.

Communication & Outreach:

• Prepare and deliver presentations for recruitment efforts on and off campus.
• Coordinate with the Outreach Coordinator to secure student staff facilitators for campus visits panels.
• Work with Communication Intern to develop, guide, and manage social media content under the guidance of the Assistant Director.

Data and Reporting:

• Track metrics through participant surveys and research on best practices for high school students transitioning into college.
• Co-create surveys to assess students' and families' experiences and needs to inform programming success and metrics.
• Maintain accurate records of student participation, demographics, academic progress, and program interventions. Prepare reports and updates to assess student needs and program effectiveness.
• Track and manage program data for student and parent participation.
• Survey and collect data from the Summer Residential and Middle School Leadership Program.

Event Planning and Management:

• Help coordinate academic year and summer program events and support day-of event needs.
• Coordination details include but are not limited to: scheduling space for events, scheduling classrooms and labs, and ordering and confirming food.

Other Duties as Assigned:

• Other duties as assigned by department leadership.

• Hybrid modality with 2 days in office weekly.
• This is a 3-year limited-term position.

The annual salary for this position is $54,000.

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of Forbes' America's Best Large Employers, ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college; a combination of education and experience may substitute.
• Experience working with first-generation and low-income students in higher education preparation.

• Strong oral and written communication skills across multiple age groups and professional levels.
• Cultural responsiveness and competency in working with first-generation students and families from underserved communities.
• Conflict resolution and strong interpersonal skills.
• Creative problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in both group and individual settings.
• Experience in event planning and management.
• Skilled in workshop facilitation and public speaking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Written and oral fluency in Spanish.

• Experience supervising or leading student staff, peers, or volunteers.
• Familiarity with higher education evaluative and administrative policies.
• Experience using student tracking software (e.g., Blumen, FileMaker, Slate).