<p>General Summary</p> <p>This is a grant-funded, 6-month limited position open only to current Front Range Community College employees.</p> <p>Who We Are</p> <p>With three campuses along Colorado's Front Range, Front Range Community College is the state's largest community college. We enroll close to 28,000 students annually from our diverse service area, which offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities.</p> <p>Each year approximately 5,000 FRCC students transfer to four-year universities. FRCC offers more than 36 career training programs that prepare students for immediate employment and rewarding careers. Last year, more than 5,000 high school students took concurrent enrollment classes with us, earning college credit without having to pay college tuition. And we were recently ranked as one of the "Top Online Colleges" in the country byNewsweek.</p> <p>One of FRCC's main goals is to offer educational excellence foreveryone. The college's strong commitment to student success means we start by creating an inclusive and equitable environment-one where both students and employees feel they belong and are supported. FRCC's focus on diversity, equity and inclusion is woven into the fabric of our college conversations and decision-making processes. We are actively seeking to hire a workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body.</p> <p>The college is also an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution. For us, becoming an HSI is an intentional commitment to being a college where our Latinx (and other historically marginalized) students thrive.</p> <p>FRCC employees and leaders work hard to create a culture of collaboration, innovation and pride. We're looking to hire people who share these values-along with our commitment to student success, equity and excellence.</p> <p>Who You Are</p> <p>As the Bilingual TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Counselor, you will support the vision of Front Range Community College (FRCC) by creating a superior student experience. You will do this by removing barriers to success and promoting innovative retention strategies focusing on student success. You will also foster an environment of strong campus and community relationships and support the College's strategic priorities around Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity.</p> <p>As the TRIO SSS Counselor, you will provide proactive wraparound support for students from first-generation, limited-income, and disability backgrounds to help them achieve their higher education goals. You will assess student needs and develop a customized plan to ensure the appropriate interventions are identified to meet the participant's needs. You will provide one-on-one academic success coaching and advising to assist students in developing an educational and career plan that includes selecting courses, connecting to campus and community resources, and staying on their path to completion. You will also perform other responsibilities that support the TRIO SSS program objectives and initiatives. This holistic approach will serve students throughout their FRCC journey to promote retention and completion.</p> <p>This position does have the opportunity to work remotely occasionally but does require a strong campus presence and may occasionally travel to all three FRCC campuses. The TRIO team works on campus Monday - Thursday and remote on Fridays. There are some occasional Fridays when in-person presence is required.</p> <p>Please note: You need to be a Colorado resident on your first day of employment. Also, Front Range Community College is an E-Verify employer.</p> <p>SALARY: $57,798 - $60,688 annually</p> <p>The salary range reflects the minimum and maximum starting salary for the position. When determining the starting salary for a new employee, FRCC takes into consideration a combination of the selected candidate's education, training and experience as it relates to the requirements of the position, as well as the position's scope and complexity, internal pay equity and external market value.</p> <p>BENEFITS:For information about benefits, please view APT & Faculty Benefits.</p> <p>SELECTION PROCESS:Position will remain open until filled with a priority deadline of March 9, 2026. This posting may be used to fill multiple or similar positions.</p> <p>Preliminary screening will be made on the basis of a completed application package submitted by the candidate. In your application, please include a resume and cover letter that specifically addresses how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications and responsibilities of the TRIO Student Support Services Counselor.</p> <p>Primary Duties</p> <p>Personalized Student Support</p> <ul> <li>Provide proactive, one-on-one academic, career, and financial aid advising, creating individualized success plans and connecting students to campus and community resources. </li><li>Monitor academic progress and implement timely interventions to promote retention and graduation. </li><li>Serve as a positive cultural broker for Spanish speaking families. Provide interpretation for Spanish speaking families who need to access to services in other Student Affairs departments, clarify procedures and practices. </li></ul> <p>Empowering Workshops & Community Engagement</p> <ul> <li>Develop and facilitate inclusive programming such as Wolf Success Workshops focused on academic skills, financial literacy, and personal well-being. </li><li>Collaborate across departments and with external partners to strengthen students' campus connections and support networks. </li></ul> <p>Student-Centered Documentation & Compliance</p> <ul> <li>Maintain accurate, confidential records aligned with program goals and federal requirements. </li><li>Support reporting efforts that highlight student outcomes and program impact. </li></ul> <p>Equitable Outreach & Recruitment</p> <ul> <li>Actively engage prospective participants and their families through presentations and events that reflect FRCC's commitment to access and inclusion. </li><li>Build partnerships with schools and community organizations to broaden student reach. </li></ul> <p>Professional Collaboration & Development</p> <ul> <li>Share program insights with FRCC staff to enhance collective student support. </li><li>Stay informed on inclusive practices and emerging strategies to improve student persistence and success. </li></ul> <p>Required Competencies</p> <ul> <li> <p>Professional level proficiency to read, write, and speak English and Spanish:Serve as a positive cultural broker with the Spanish speaking community. Assist with the translation of materials and provide effective interpretation.</p> </li><li> <p>Relationship Building & Collaboration:Develop relationships with SSS participants, as well as their family and supporters, to provide them with the highest level of wraparound support. Collaborate with schools, community organizations, and other FRCC staff/faculty to develop strong relationships and programming.</p> </li><li> <p>Event Planning:Develop and execute seminars to support student needs in partnership with FRCC staff and faculty and community partners, as well as virtual and in-person events for program recruitment & outreach.</p> </li><li> <p>Critical Thinking:Ongoing evaluation of program goals and students' performance outcomes to identify student and program needs, as well as provide recommendations on innovated changes based on research and promising practices.</p> </li><li> <p>Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity:Work with individuals and groups with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Be able provide them with resources that will support them as they navigate through their higher education journey and know that they matter.</p> </li><li> <p>Detail Oriented:Ability to maintain accurate student records and documentation needed for grant reporting.</p> </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Required Education/Training & Work Experience:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in education, social work, social sciences, or related field </li><li>Professional working proficiency to read, write, and speak English and Spanish . </li><li>Two years' experience working with students in an educational setting, preferably in higher education and student affairs in areas such as admissions, advising, financial aid, career development </li><li>Experience working with students from underrepresented student populations (first-generation, limited-income, students with disabilities) </li><li>Ability to support and advance FRCC's commitment to equity and inclusion. </li><li>Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills, including experience making public presentations to a variety of audiences. </li><li>Demonstrated ability to relate effectively with a variety of constituents, including students, faculty, staff, and the larger community. </li></ul> <p>Welcoming. Respectful. Inclusive. Together, we are FRCC.</p> <p>For information on Front Range Community College's Security, including Clery Act/Crime Statistics for the campuses and surrounding area, view FRCC's Annual Security Report.</p>