Internal Announcement - Applicants must be a current, active Pikes Peak State College employee within the 2025 calendar year, any capacity.
This is a NON-CLASSIFIED employment opportunity. Visit the State of Colorado for Classified employment opportunities.
The Academic Coordinator (AC) serves as a key professional staff member within the ASPIRE Scholars Program, providing comprehensive academic coordination, coaching, and support to ensure the success of students with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Pikes Peak State College. This role is responsible for fostering an inclusive, accessible, and empowering learning environment by implementing individualized academic plans, facilitating accommodations and modifications, and coordinating holistic support services. The AC collaborates closely with the ASPIRE Program Manager, faculty, peer mentors, families, and campus partners to promote student
achievement, retention, and personal development. Through proactive communication, datainformed practices, and a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, the AC contributes to the ongoing growth, quality, and sustainability of the ASPIRE Scholars Program.
This is a grant funded assignment, maximum 30 hours per week.
Multi-year grants are funded based on the fiscal years for the full grant period. However, there is no guarantee that funding is available year after year from the awarding agencies. Employment with the college after each grant-funded period is not assured.
Grant-funded positions cannot guarantee a payout of leave benefits. Grant-funded employees are encouraged to work with their supervisor to schedule and utilize annual leave benefits during each grant fiscal year.
Grant funded positions may be eligible for annual increases contingent upon awarded yearly grant budgets and a satisfactory performance evaluation.
Minimum Qualifications
- Completed Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution OR Completed Associate's degree from an accredited institution.
- Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in educational or community settings.
- Experience providing academic support, coaching, or case management.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion.
Professional level experience is defined by the Colorado Division of Human Resources: A position that involves the exercise of discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, or sharing an organized body of knowledge. Colorado revised statute (C.R.S. 24-50-135(1) allows colleges to exempt positions from the State Personnel Classified System that are determined to be professional level work.
Preferred Qualifications
- Completed Bachelor's degree in Education, Special Education, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
- Experience working inclusive higher education or transition programs for students with disabilities.
- Experience developing and implementing accommodations, modifications, or person-centered support plans.
- Experience supervising student employees or leading teams.
- Knowledge of universal design for learning (UDL) and inclusive teaching strategies.
For full consideration, all application materials must be received by 4:00 p.m. on December 22, 2025.
Internal Announcement - Applicants must be a current, active Pikes Peak State College employee within the 2025 calendar year, any capacity.
Must be a State of Colorado resident or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment.
Visa support is not available for this position.
Application Instructions: Application must be submitted online. Incomplete applications may not receive full consideration. A complete application will include:
- Cover letter - Address the minimum and preferred qualifications in the order listed on the job announcement.
- Resume - Reflect experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Unofficial Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts for all degrees conferred. Official transcripts are required if hired for the position.
- Professional References - Provide names and contact information for three recent professional references who can address your expertise and background for this position.
This position may be eligible for a variety of employee benefits. Pikes Peak State College participates in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) contribution rates.
Note: Prior submission of application materials will not be considered.
Essential Functions
- Provide consistent and comprehensive academic coordination and support for all ASPIRE Scholars throughout the academic year.
- Lead and oversee peer mentor training, performance, and ongoing guidance to ensure high-quality academic support for students.
- Monitor student academic progress, implement interventions, and coordinate campus supports to enhance student retention and success.
- Maintain and update accurate student files, accommodation records, modification plans, and progress documentation in compliance with institutional and legal requirements.
- Collaborate closely with the Program Manager to design and implement individualized academic plans and holistic student support strategies.
- Conduct regular student success meetings, support goal-setting, and track academic, social, and independent living development.
- Support curriculum development, modification, and accessibility improvements for ASPIRE academic programming.
- Participate in recruitment, admissions, interviews, and onboarding for new ASPIRE Scholars.
- Contribute to program assessment, data collection, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Represent the ASPIRE Program in campus committees, community outreach, and cross-departmental collaborations.
General Duties, Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Ability to navigate differences effectively and respectfully in the workplace.
- Deep understanding of inclusive postsecondary education (IPSE) models and supports for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Advanced knowledge of academic coaching, disability services, inclusive pedagogy, and student success strategies.
- Ability to independently manage a full caseload of students and maintain high-quality documentation and communication.
- Strong leadership skills, including coaching peer mentors, facilitating workshops, and collaborating across departments.
- Proficiency in educational technology platforms, case management systems, and assistive technologies.
- Ability to interpret and apply ADA/504 requirements in postsecondary settings.
- High-level organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated cultural competence and commitment to equity, access, and inclusion.
As part of the State of Colorado, PPSC offers a competitive benefits package:
This job description reflects Pikes Peak State College’s best effort to describe the essential duties and qualifications of the job. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation.
EEO Statement: Pikes Peak State College is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act institution. We value diversity, strive for a more unified campus where all people are valued, treated fairly, and possess a sense of belonging. Pikes Peak State College encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.
