Trio Program Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Primary Duties
Recruitment and Retention
Coordinate presentations and provide information on program requirements to target school principals, counselors, teachers, students and parents to actively recruit and retain participants for the program. Recruitment and retention strategies also include delivering presentations during Program Orientations and to other external grant partners, community organizations, and other groups as needed to ensure the grant-specified number of students served is met. Actively research best practices and new strategies to ensure participant retention in program.
Establish, coordinate and maintain contact with the high schools served, colleges, universities and community partners building strong, positive working relationships and partnerships to effectively provide intentional and intrusive advising services for all UB participants.
Coordinate and facilitate workshops and seminars for all participants to gain skills and knowledge in career fields, leadership, character development, financial literacy, lifelong learning, cultural diversity, transfer and articulation agreements, career planning, and college preparation. Develop curriculum and deliver classroom instruction on these topics. Assist with the planning, coordinating and facilitation of all academic and summer program components for participants as outlined in grant and any other duties as required by program directors.
Directly responsible for initiating and coordinating the student advising process for all new and continuing TRIO UB students. Provide thorough academic advising services to maximize persistence of students in their chosen program with creation of individualized career and academic plans, portfolios, and college curriculum plans to ensure on-time high school graduation, guided pathway curriculum, transfer plans for post-secondary completion, and referral support services for all UB participants. Advise and educate parents and students during semester parent/student conferences on student progress, program requirements, student's academic goals while evaluating student's academic history, college ready assessments (ACT, SAT and Accuplacer), and academic progress via transcripts on a continual proactive basis.
Initiate, prepare and maintain accurate accounting records for all expenditures requested for advisement, recruitment, retention and service-learning activities provided to UB participants and ensure that guidelines outlined in the federal TRIO program regulations, EDGAR, OMB Super Circular, and procedures set by CSUP are strictly followed.
Coordinate, facilitate and serve as staff chaperone and supervisor during college campus visitations, service learning and cultural enrichment activities/events provided for program participants throughout Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, and all other states. Travel to off-campus sites with week-long, weekend and overnight stays required.
Assist with the coordination and facilitation of a six-week summer program for participants as outlined in grant.
Work with TRIO department staff to assist with the interview, evaluation and selection of qualified participants for the program. This includes preparation of all academic documentation from the school districts Information Systems and analysis and certification of this information to help determine UB student's eligibility for entrance into the program as mandated in EDGAR and the Federal Register for TRIO programs.
Manage grant databases by entering student and program advising data into the Student Access database. Assist with longitudinal data collection for reporting in the Annual Performance Report for submission to the United States Department of Education for all current and prior participants. Prepare and present monthly statistical student and program data for staff meetings, reporting purposes and real-time decision making.
Attend professional development training.
Ancillary Duties
Active membership and participation in TRIO professional organizations: TRIO Alliance of Pueblo, Association of Special Programs in Region Eight (ASPIRE), and Council for the Opportunity in Education (COE) to gain knowledge of best practices and participate in trainings and workshops.
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Valid unrestricted driver's license
• Proven written communication skills
• Willing and able to travel in or out of state for training and conferences and with students on college tours, leadership, and cultural experiences as outlined in grant
• Willing and able to transport students in a 15-passenger van
• At least one year experience providing education or advising services to low income, potential first-generation students
• Experience and knowledge dealing with transition and retention issues in secondary and post-secondary education
• Experience delivering one-on-one and group-setting presentations
• Experience in a position or activity that required proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook and database applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in education, Leadership or related fields
• Colorado State Certified Teacher Credential
• Demonstrated knowledge of college admissions procedures and the application process for student financial aid
• Knowledge of secondary education systems
• Knowledge of the Pueblo community and experience developing collaborations and partnerships
• Experience working in higher education
• Experience providing college and/or career advising
• Experience coordinating advising, tutoring, teaching, mentoring or facilitating groups of high school students
• Experience organizing and promoting events and activities
• Experience recruiting diverse students/employees and implementing diversity initiatives

Additional Job Description
Employment-Based Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this position.
This position is on site for the Pueblo Campus.
Salary
$47,000 to $50,000
Applicants must attach the following documents, in order to be considered for this position:

• a letter of intent (cover letter) describing the means in which you meet the qualifications for this position
• unofficial or official transcripts showing required degree(s) conferred

Early submission of application materials is encouraged. Applications received by 8:00 AM (MST) on August 28th, 2026, will receive full consideration. Screening of applications will begin only after this deadline is met, and will continue until the position is filled.
About Colorado State University Pueblo
Work Location: Unless otherwise stated in the job announcement, positions at Colorado State University Pueblo are expected to be performed in person at a University work location. Any remote or hybrid work arrangements will be explicitly identified in the position announcement.
Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4,000 students. CSU Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small student-to-faculty ratio for an ever-changing global economy. Students can choose from 38 undergraduate programs with 70 fields of study in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business, the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health, Education, and Nursing; and 15 graduate programs.
CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community, creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations, and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to the world. CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are Hispanic, the Federal Government has designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly growing segment of the student population, that designation also allows the University to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students.
Among its unique features, CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics, which combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of Directors. The College of STEM houses an undergraduate engineering program that was ranked in the nation's top 100 by U.S. News and World Report. CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library, a new general academic classroom building, and a newly renovated and expanded student center.
At CSU Pueblo, Student Life offerings have increased significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a more traditional collegiate experience. Competing at the NCAA Division II level, CSU Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus life.
Colorado State University Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical and prescription insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible benefit plan
• Basic term life insurance
• Voluntary term life and AD&D Insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Travel accident insurance
• Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance
• Annual and sick leave
• Retirement plans
• Employee and dependent tuition discounts
• State employee discounts via BenefitHub

Other incentives include various on-campus event, recreation, and meal discounts.
About Pueblo, Colorado
The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich, diverse city of more than 100,000, located in the southern part of the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year-round climate with four distinct mild seasons, crisp mountain air, and 300+ days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities, encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo, biking or running along Pueblo's beautiful river trail system, golfing, tennis, hiking, or skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily agricultural, with large and small-scale farming and ranching, and a diverse mix of service, manufacturing, and technology industries.
CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history (felony and misdemeanor), national sex offender search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.
The University reserves the right to check additional references, with prior notification given to the candidate.
Note: The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.
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Colorado State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the University complies with all other relevant, federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices.
It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodation, please contact the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX at crc@csupueblo.edu.
All employees of Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo) are required to complete training on policies and procedures administered by the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX (CRC), under the supervision of the Director of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX Coordinator. Required training includes: understanding and reporting conduct prohibited by the Discrimination, Protected Class Harassment, and Retaliation policy and the Title IX, Sexual Harassment, and Gender Discrimination policy. All employees are required to report conduct prohibited under this policy, and student disclosures of pregnancy or related conditions directly to the CRC and to provide the CRC's contact information to any student disclosing pregnancy or related conditions. More information is available at: Policies and Resolution Procedures | Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX (Policies and Procedures).