THIS IS AN INTERNAL-ONLY POSITION. IF YOU ARE NOT A CURRENT CCA EMPLOYEE, YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Office of TRIO Programs at the Community College of Aurora is home to the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Traditional program, the TRIO Student Support Services English as a Second Language (SSS-ESL) program, and the TRIO Upward Bound program. The Office of TRIO Programs is dedicated to increasing college access, college retention, college completion and transfer for eligible CCA students. These federally funded US Department of Education grant programs focus on students who are underrepresented in higher education, financially under-resourced, first-generation college students, students with disabilities, nontraditional or otherwise educationally disadvantaged students. We facilitate student transitions, build community and guide students through the completion of their two-year degree in preparation for a successful transition to a four-year institution or entry to the workforce.

TRIO SSS programs are early in their existence at the Community College of Aurora. The TRIO SSS Traditional program began in 2010 while the TRIO SSS English as a Second Language program began in 2015. The SSS program is designed to help students navigate college policies and systems while also working towards addressing systemic and environmental barriers that prevent first-generation, lowincome students from obtaining a post-secondary credential. The TRIO SSS programs provide group advising, one-on-one advising, peer mentoring, tutoring, four-year college visits, cultural events, and specific academic success workshops focused on career, transfer planning, financial literacy, and more.

The Project Coordinator position is an essential position to the work and the mission of the TRIO SSS programs. This position will have a key role in the implementation of services for eligible students and will help to mold the program to encourage enhanced services, strong utilization of data and assessment, and development of program identity across the institution. Additionally, this position is key to ensuring the continuance of our inclusive excellence culture and academic success for TRIO participants.

OVERVIEW OF CCA 

The Community College of Aurora serves our diverse community by providing high-quality instruction and support services to prepare students for transfer and employment. We are particularly interested in applicants that demonstrate a commitment to working with individuals and groups from diverse identities, including but not limited to: socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, disability, multilingual learners, veterans, non-traditional, race and ethnic backgrounds.

More than 20 different languages and 60 countries are represented at CCA. In addition to traditional degree and certificate programs, CCA offers non-credit professional development courses, customized training, and economic and workforce development resources to employer partners and individual professionals seeking to enhance the capacity and productivity of their workforce or individual knowledge and skills. The college centers diversity, equity, and inclusion and we actively seek to employee partners who want to join us in working to reducing outcome gaps among our diverse student population.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

Supervision:

• Provide program supervision to academic coaches, administrative assistant, and graduate assistant or part time staff in the absence of the Director.
• Supervise part time professional tutors and peer tutors including hiring, training, daily supervision, scheduling, conflict management, verifying time and effort towards grant work, timesheet entry and approvals, and evaluation.
• Supervise work-study students and student hourly employees including hiring, training, daily supervision, scheduling, conflict management, timesheet entry and approvals, and evaluation.
• Provide general oversight of the TRIO tutoring model including assisting with the implementation and administration of supplemental tutoring services online such as PhotoStudy or other online platforms.
• Assist with staff development and training.

Student Case Management and Advising:

• Advise a caseload of up to 20 participants providing assistance with academic advising, financial aid, financial literacy, transfer to a university, career exploration and preparation, college navigation, and referrals to appropriate services.
• Provide true case management style support to case load to include development of individual academic and service plans, monitoring of student success and academic alerts, high level outreach, and providing care contacts regularly.
• Maintain strong documentation of contacts with students and services completed.

Program Development, Support, and Administration:

• Present in college New Student Orientations and facilitate breakout sessions specific to SSS eligibility and services.
• Present in core subject courses to share information about SSS with intent to recruit new participants.
• Facilitate conversations and presentations to students, campus student organizations, faculty, staff, and leadership on project goals, services and eligibility requirements.
• Lead and engage in general recruitment efforts to ensure compliance with meeting minimum number of students to serve each grant year.
• Assist and lead in the selection of new participants from application screening to interview to admission status.
• Facilitate academic support workshops, transfer preview days, and more to include development of curriculum, learning outcomes, lesson plans, and assessment tools.
• Assist with budget allocation, budget adjustments, reconciliation, and tracking as it related to events, staffing needs, travel, and allocation of resources.
• Assist with delivery of annual KEY Connections Conference/TRIO Family Kick Off Day and participant orientations.
• Complete outreach to students to encourage engagement in project activities, services, and supports.
• Monitor activities to ensure compliance with grant requirements and federal legislation and regulations.
• Act as a liaison representative at department meetings and college events.

Program Assessment and Evaluation:

• Conducting data collection and analysis for program improvement or to determine programmatic services or needs. Collection of data through feedback surveys, assessments, and student spontaneous sharing.
• Interpret and communicate policy to stakeholders including participants, faculty, and staff as well as parents of students and CCA guests or external stakeholders.
• Prepare reports on student outcomes and progress as necessary.
• Ensure proper storage and audit of student files and forms in compliance with FERPA laws and TRIO regulations.
• Maintain quality electronic records in database system and assist with auditing records in database system.
• Assist with the formative evaluation of internal project goals through evaluation of feedback surveys, department/division/college goals and strategic plan in comparison to results.
• When necessary, assists the Director with submission of the Annual Performance Report (APR).
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the areas of staff supervision, program development and evaluation, reporting, and compliance with federal regulations.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience with TRIO programs, academic support programs, or similar programs for disadvantaged college students.
• Professional or personal experiences in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting Project Participants.
• Formal training or work experience in programming that promotes annual persistence of students from one academic year to the next
• Formal training and/or work experience promoting college graduation and transfer rates for SSSEligible students.
• Formal training and/or work experience in effective student coaching, specifically in the areas of guiding SSS-Eligible students with goal setting, time management, self-advocacy, and study skills.
• Ability to administer and manage educational opportunity-related programs.
• Knowledge of academic advising services, development of individualized service plans, college, career, financial aid, and economic literacy services, and programming for SSS-Eligible students.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of administrative organization and management.
• Ability to plan, supervise, and evaluate the work of others.
• Ability to effectively maintain a caseload of students and provide services and activities as indicated on their service plans.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree preferred in education, social work, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Bilingual (all languages considered)
• Knowledge of inclusive excellence and ability to differentiate between equality and equity-based practices.
• Knowledge of the role of support services in building lifelong skills and responsibility in students.
• Proven effective and innovative techniques in working with all types of students.
• Experience teaching in a classroom setting or facilitating groups.
• Previous experience tutoring, overseeing a tutoring program, or the ability to tutor in a core subject area such as English, math, or science.
• Committed to, and focused on:
  • The mission and purpose of a community college.
  • Understanding and overcoming the barriers faced by non-traditional and first-generation college students.
  • Understanding of the transfer process from a community college to a four-year institution.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Salary Range: Anticipated salary range is $60,976.58 - $70,123.07 annually. This salary is determined by the qualifications of the selected candidate balanced with departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information. CCA offers an excellent benefit plan, including generous leave, holiday, and education benefits. 

Deadline to Submit Application Material: This position is internal. The posting window is Friday October 16, 2026 to 11:55PM on Tuesday October 20, 2026.

Application Process: When submitting your online application, please include a cover letter clearly shows how the applicant’s professional experiences align with the minimum qualifications, current resume, and professional references. Official transcripts showing the highest degree achieved should be submitted to HR@ccaurora.edu upon offer of employment. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at HR@ccaurora.edu.  

By applying for this announced position, applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of their knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with the Community College of Aurora; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law.

Application Checklist 

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

• A complete online application
• A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position
• A current resume uploaded as an attachment to your online application
• Candidates identified as finalists must provide three to five professional references, at least two of which must include a current direct supervisor and most recent supervisor. If you cannot provide two supervisor references, an opportunity will be afforded for discussion and consideration of alternative references with the CCA Human Resource Office.  Please note, out of professional courtesy to you, we will not contact your listed references without first providing notice to you as a candidate prior to beginning the reference check-process.
• A copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation is required as part of your application. Please submit this as an attachment to your application. Please note that you have the right to redact dates from your transcript during the application process. A full, unredacted copy will be required upon hire.
• For any questions or technical issues please contact HR@CCAurora.edu.

Notice to all Applicants:

• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.                
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.              
• Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.
• Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire.       
• CCA is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit the COPERA web page.                
• Individuals currently or formerly employed by  the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, and/or who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.         
• For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Erica Hines, Chief Human Resources & Personnel Success Officer at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207H, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at (303) 340-7231 or e-mail at Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu.  

Colorado Residency Requirement: 

Eligible applicants must be either a current Colorado resident or be able to provide proof of residency in Colorado within 30 days of the start date for the position, or they may be deemed ineligible for employment with the Community College of Aurora.  Please contact HR@CCAurora.edu with any questions. 

Community College of Aurora Inclusive Excellence Statement:  

CCA embraces Inclusive Excellence because we want our students, staff, and faculty to learn and contribute within an inclusive environment. This means members of our college community will be active, respectful, and mindful of equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels of engagement. 

Inclusive Excellence will provide a foundation for student and institutional success.  Recognizing our diversity is only the first step toward Inclusive Excellence.

We must also be intentional in valuing cultural differences and experiences, while incorporating them into practices, curricula, and policies.

Welcoming, Respectful, Inclusive - Together, we are CCA. 

The Federal Clery Act: (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agency's Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the CCA website at the Student Right to Know page. A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the College Security Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or on property controlled or owned by Community College of Aurora, as well as public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, our campuses.