Pre-Collegiate Advisor - COSI Grant
Pre-Collegiate Advisor - COSI Grant
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Job Description
Position Summary:
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 VistaSan 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:
Bachelors 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 Universitys Workday application portal.
No other format of application material will be accepted.
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
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 States purpose to foster the educational goals of its students and the well-being of the surrounding community.
Additional information about the university and the academic mission may be found at 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 ASUs 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 ASUs sexual misconduct policies contact information for the Adams State Universitys 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 These procedures also describe the Universitys 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 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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
