Job Description

Position Summary:

The Education and Career Planning Specialist is responsible for recruiting, enrolling, and providing quality educational services to eligible participants. This position assists participants with all aspects of the post-secondary and college planning process, including the completion of the admission and financial aid application process, and provides detailed information on two and four-year colleges/universities, as well as certified and vocational programs. The Education and Career Planning Specialist administers career counseling and career exploration assessments. The Education and Career Planning Specialist is expected to assist with the day-to-day operation of the EOC office, and to consult and/or represent EOC in various communities, schools, and campuses.

For full consideration, please apply by Monday, November 30, 2026, 11:59 PM (MT).

Essential Job Duties:

• Identify, recruit, enroll, and provide services to eligible Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) participants in accordance with federal guidelines and program requirements.
• Provide individualized academic, career, and educational support, including career exploration and planning, academic assessments, academic advising, and guidance related to college admissions, financial aid, scholarships, and educational opportunities.
• Develop and deliver presentations, workshops, and special events on topics including college admissions, financial aid and scholarships, financial literacy and wellness, test-taking, career development, time management, computer competency, and study skills.
• Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships and resource networks with college and university offices, educational organizations, community agencies, and other local, state, and federal partners to support participant educational and career goals.
• Research, develop, and secure appropriate educational resources and materials related to financial literacy, financial wellness, career advising, academic success, and other participant needs.
• Maintain accurate participant records and program data, including timely entry and tracking in the EOC Project Database, while ensuring compliance with federal, state, university, Access Center, and EOC policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Support the daily operations and overall success of the EOC Project and Access Center, including participating in meetings, professional development and training, contributing as an active team member, assisting with program activities and events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conditions of Employment (Administrative Professional):

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for all new hires).
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Statewide recruitment travel and programing travel.
• The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Minimum Qualifications (Administrative Professional):

• A Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, education, behavioral/social sciences, social work, communications, or related field.
• Demonstrated one year full-time (40hrs) professional experience promoting educational access and/or providing academic assistance and knowledge of the college admissions and financial aid processes.
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals from first-generation backgrounds from limited income backgrounds, Veterans, and/ or adult non-traditionally-aged students.
• Experience working with target population including high school students, and adult learners from first-generation/ low-income communities.
• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License or have access to a licensed driver and have a reliable motor vehicle to be used for work related travel.

Minimum Required Degree:

• A Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, education, behavioral/social sciences, social work, communications, or related field.

Minimum Years of Experience and/or Skills:

• One year of relevant professional experience (required with a Bachelor’s degree; not required with a Master’s degree).

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Evidence of strong interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated public speaking experience to a variety of audiences.
• Evidence working collaboratively with college and university personnel and/or community and educational organizations and service agencies.
• Experience with email, word processing, spreadsheets, database entry, and other computer software programs, such as the Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook.
• Bilingual ability in Spanish/English is desirable.

Salary Range

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.

Employee Benefits

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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.