Migrant Education Program Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Fully in-person/on-site

Fort Collins, CO

Part time

R2026102800

Job Description

The CSU College Assistance Migrant Program?(CAMP)?is housed in the Academic Advancement Center in the Division of Student Affairs. CAMP boasts a student-centered philosophy of advocacy and validating seasonal agricultural workers and migrant farmworking background students through programs, activities, and services. CAMP has three full-time, exempt professionals, and 4 - 6 student staff employees, and the Program Assistant reports directly to the CAMP Outreach and Enrollment Coordinator. We embrace equity and inclusive practices with a student-centered lens.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS :

The primary responsibility of the Program Assistant is to plan and facilitate administrative tasks in support of student-centered programs and events towards recruitment, retention, and student wellness in a in-person services setting. These are accomplished by the following expectations:

Fall and Spring Job Responsibilities

• AssistCAMP Coordinator with recruitmenteffortsincluding but not limited to phone banking, tabling, andpresenting.

• Work with CAMP Coordinator to develop ongoing workshops andassistwith execution of the efforts

• Communicate with other AAC programs staff and work together on student centered events

• Assistwith?academic?year event planning and execution of campus and?community?partners collaborations

• Responsible for event promotionlogisticsrelated to flyer creationsand advertisementto CAMP scholars

• Developa digitaltrail?of?documents?for assigned events and other job responsibilities efforts?executed

• Serve as coordinator for the office social media outlets, includingcreation or delegation ofcontent creationand posting

• Serve as Lead stafffor CAMP StudentselectionandtravellogisticstowardstheAnnualLeadershipNational HEP/CAMP conference

• Assistwithassessing and evaluatingprograms andefforts and reportthematical dataanalysisofsummaryfindings

• Understandthe program'seligibility and compliance requirementsinsupporting all areas of recruitment.

• Collaborate withfull timestaff on planning and?execution?ofoffice anddepartmentstudent stafftrainingand CAMP Scholars Fall and Spring Orientations

• Serve in the planning committee for the Northern Colorado Migrant Youth Leadership Institute

• Serve in the planning committee fortheAcademicAdvancementCenterEnd of Year Celebration

• Attendleadstaff meetings and?assigned events programs

• Track expenses topermitprogram's operation within the AY 26-27 budget

• Collaborate with other?CAMP?staff toidentifystudent'sareas of need

• Other duties as assignedupon capacity andavailability??

Summer Responsibilities when applicable

• Stafftheofficefront desk???????????????????????????????

• Assist with New Student Orientation workshop presentations andinvolvement in resourcesfairtableting

• Assist with New Student Orientation Spanish sessions

• Conductspecialresearchprojectsrelevant to academic success and?trending best practices for?student success

• Assistwith interviews,?selection,?andonboardingprocedures ofundergraduatestudent staff

• Serve asCAMP representativecommitteememberforthe AnnualC4EWelcomeBackEvent

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• One year of college experience from anaccreditedinstitution of higher education

• Previousleadership or other experience in working with?first-generation?and/orunderrepresentedstudents

• A highdegreeoforganization, administrative, and communication skills?as a team member

• Ability to problem-solve, think creatively, and maximize available resources

• Flexible to changing environments andhigh levelof self-direction, initiative,and reliability

• Must be available 3 to 4 days a week to performassignedduties

• Ability to worksomenightsand weekends

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and enrolled in a graduate degree at Colorado State University

• Previousexperiences working with grant funded programsand event planning

• Previousexperience with temporary agriculture and seasonal farmworkers (and their communities)

• Fluent in Spanish

TRAINING COMMITMENTS:

• Historically,onboardingor ongoingtraining beginstwoweeksbeforethe first day of each Fall and Spring Semesters. ?

COMPENSATION AND CONTRACT PERIOD FOR POSITION:

This is a part-time (20 hours a week) special position with funding that ends on June 30, 202 7 , and there is a possibility of renewal depending upon ongoing funding for this position at a starting rate of $22 per hour. The employment period is for one full academic year that typically begins in early August and ends in mid-May from consecutive Fall and Spring semesters. The employment period includes all pre-service and in-service training. When applicable, summer employment runs from the last week of May to the last week of July.

EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES:

In this position, individuals gain a wide range of career readiness skills recognized by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). As a result, of performing the job responsibilities for this position, employees will increase their knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following highly employable areas:

• Critical ly Think/ Problem Solving -Executingsound reasoning while analyzing issues, making decisions,and overcoming obstacles.

• Oral/Written Communication -Expressing thoughts/ideas in a clear and effective manner both in-person and in written form.

• Teamwork/ Collaboration -Building strong collaborative relationships with peers and university/communitypartners,whiledemonstratingworking through healthy conflict management.

• Leadership - Leveragingothers' strengthsto achieve a common goal, managing emotions, using empathy to guide and motivate others while organizing, prioritizing,and delegating workloads.

• Professionalism/ Work Ethic - Demonstrating personal accountability, effective work habits, integrity/ ethical behavior, actingwith thelarger community's interestsin mind,and can learn from mistakes.

• Equity and Inclusion - Value, respect, and learn from diverse cultures, races, ages, genders,sexual orientations, abilities,and religions. Demonstrating inclusiveness and the ability to interact respectfully with all people andgain anappreciation ofindividuals'differences.

• Digital Technology -Integrating existing technologies ethically/effectively to problem solve, complete tasks,andaccomplishgoals whiledemonstratingadaptability tonew and emerging technologies.

• Career Management -Identifying and communicatingone'sskills, strength, knowledge, experiences,andprofessional growth areasrelevant to desired career goals. Able to navigate and explore job options, career next stepopportunitiesand self-advocate for those opportunities in the workplace.

APPLICATION SUBMITION PROCEDURES:

Qualifying applicants, please submit a copy of a resume and cover letter via workday, and complete the following questionnaire - CAMP Program Assistant Application (https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/WcMfXj7BpZ) - to be considered for the position. For any questions, please email peter.mcfeely@colostate.edu or call 970-667-9434 and ask to speak with a lead staff member regarding the job position.

Salary Range

$22

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.

Cover Letter, Resume/CV

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.

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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.

Inspired by its land-grant heritage, Colorado State University is committed to excellence and engagement, setting the standard for public research universities in teaching, research, service and extension for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world.

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