Job Description

Position Summary:

The Department of Sociology is looking to hire a temporary Academic Coordinator. The primary area of focus this position is academic advising of undergraduate students, support to graduate students, and development and implementation of special projects at the department level. This position will actively develop relationships to collaborate with various campus offices and increase student awareness of and participation in department and CSU activities.

Full Consideration Date:

September 1, 2026

Work Unit Description:

https://sociology.colostate.edu/

Essential Job Duties:

•    Support and coordinate administration of the undergraduate academic program, including scheduling, student support, minor advising and program processes.
•    Coordinate undergraduate recruitment activities, engagement, enrollment, and student success initiatives.
•    Coordinate administration of the graduate academic program, including tracking student progress, advising on graduate school requirements, and program activities.
•    Support graduate recruitment, admissions, and admitted-student engagement.
•    Support key administrative processes including program planning, learning assessment, events, and other department initiatives related to the academic program.

Conditions of Employment:

•    Pre-employment Background Check

Supervision:

•    The position may supervisor a small number of student hourly positions

Minimum Qualifications:

•    Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Education, or related field
•    Minimum of one year experience working with students in an academic advising capacity
•    Minimum of two years experience working as an office or administrative assistant
 

Preferred Qualifications:

•    Familiarity with CSU Sociology course requirements
•    Knowledge of the CSU processes, programs, and resources
•    Familiarity with required and elective courses needed to complete Sociology degree
•    Familiarity with transfer evaluation process

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Salary Range

Required Application Documents

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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.