Epic Scholars Program Manager

Metropolitan State University of Denver
tuition reimbursement
United States, Colorado, Denver
Sep 05, 2024
DepartmentTRIO Programs Position Summary As a part of Student Engagement and Wellness at the Metropolitan State University of Denver, the Center for Equity and Student Achievement (CESA) is committed to student safety and well-being by fostering a university community of integrity and respect. This position is integral to CESA, providing equity-minded, holistic support services and retention programming. This position is primarily responsible for the facilitation, planning, and execution of the Epic Scholars Program. The Epic Scholars Program provides retention services and support to students who are in former foster care, emancipated, unaccompanied youth, experienced formal kinship care, or court-appointed guardianship. This position coordinates the applicable case management responses for Epic scholar students who experience challenges that may interfere with their retention and timely graduation. This position identifies and executes program assessments to ensure the performance of programs and initiatives to achieve strategic goals. This position supports and reports to the Associate Dean/Director of TRIO SSS. It engages directly with other professional staff across the institution daily to provide timely responses to various complex student needs and support program participants' academic development and career readiness. Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver. Our student population comprises 58% first-generation students and over 50% of students of color. The Metropolitan State University of Denver is an equal-opportunity employer. IND208 Duties/Responsibilities 40% - Program Coordination Lead program design, implementation, strategic planning, partnerships, and assessment Plan, coordinate, and facilitate academic, career readiness, financial literacy, social, and cultural enrichment activities for students to increase a sense of community, retention, and graduation. Partner with University Advancement to identify resources and assist with donor relations. Hire, train, and supervise undergraduate or graduate students. Monitor and allocate budget expenses and adhere to university fiscal management policies. Distribute scholarships and other financial assistance to eligible students. 50% - Case Management Provide individualized holistic advising, academic coaching, and support to a caseload of eligible participants. Assess student needs, perform intakes, and individualized comprehensive student success plans. Connect students to campus and community resources for food, housing, clothing, personal health and wellness, and public benefits. Monitor participants' academic and personal progress and conduct targeted outreach to increase persistence and graduation. Maintain documentation of the services provided. 10% - Outreach and Recruitment Develop strategic campus and community relationships, including city and county agencies, to identify and select eligible students for program services. Collaborate and create synergy with TRIO Student Support Services to dual enroll and serve eligible students. Participate on committees and in university events relevant to the student population served. Provide presentations to the campus community and key stakeholders about the Epic Scholars program and the students it serves. Attend and participate in staff meetings, planning sessions, and professional development opportunities. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, sociology, human services, or related field Three years of professional experience working with case management, advising, or coordinating individual services for students and/or clients. Important Note: Successful applicants will ensure their resumes clearly demonstrate that their work experience describes how they meetALLrequired qualifications. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, sociology, human services, higher education, student affairs, public administration, or a related field. Experience responding to crises. Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations such as low-income, first-generation students and students with challenging backgrounds, such as former foster care youth, unaccompanied minors, and emancipated youth. Experience designing academic, career, or personal development programs, events, or activities for diverse populations. Public speaking and presentation skills. Experience in grant writing. Work Hours Full-time, 40 hours per week, Exempt Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm Evenings and weekend work: Rarely This position is an in-person role Travel: N/A Salary for Announcement The minimum of the pay range for this position is $45,300. We anticipate the qualified candidate to be placed between $47,300 - $56,650. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. Additionally, Student Affairs has committed to tying our salaries to an understanding of a living wage. To that end, we will not pay less than $47,300. The above salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Full Consideration Date Complete applications received by September 19, 2024 at 11:59 PM MST will receive full consideration, however applications will be accepted after this date until the position is lled. Instructions to Apply For full consideration, please submit the following documents: Resume Cover letter describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire. If you are an Internal applicant, please apply via the Career tab within the WorkDay Menu Important Note: Successful applicants will ensure their resumes clearly demonstrate that their work experience describes how they meetALLrequired qualifications. Closing Date Open Until Filled Posting RepresentativeCarlos Alcala Posting Representative Emailcalcala1@msudenver.edu Benefits The University's benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as accessto a long-term disability (LTD) plan.Visit MSU Denver'sbenefits websiteto learn more. For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at totalrewards@msudenver.edu. Diversity Statement Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver. We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.