Job DescriptionDutiesPartnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity (EPIIC)
Administration- Provide administrative and financial coordination for the Regional Innovation Partnership Fellows Project and
other EPIIC related activities.
- Interface regularly with the Office of Sponsored Programs and Grants Accounting to track
expenditures, prepare reconciliations, and support draw-downs.
- Manage sub-award documentation and coordinate fund distribution with
EPIIC partner institutions.
- Assist with budget preparation, monitoring, and financial reporting in compliance with National Science
Foundation and institutional requirements.
- Support EPIIC outreach, workshops, site visits, entrepreneurship training, recruitment
events, and partner meetings.
- Maintain project files, participant databases, metrics, and documentation required for NSF
deliverables and evaluation.
- Coordinate communications, marketing materials, web content, and reporting support related to EPIIC
activities.
TRIO Programs Administration- Provide administrative and financial support for TRIO Student Support
Services (SSS) and TRIO Veterans Upward Bound (VUB).
- Monitor TRIO grant budgets, expenditures, and allowable costs in compliance
with U.S. Department of Education regulations.
- Process purchasing, travel authorizations, reimbursements, personnel documentation,
and vendor payments.
- Assist with TRIO financial reporting, annual performance reports, audits, and compliance
reviews.
- Maintain organized records and documentation required for federal reporting and program evaluation.
Shared
Administrative & Compliance Responsibilities- Maintain strict separation of funding sources, time allocation, reporting, and
compliance requirements between TRIO and EPIIC.
- Serve as a liaison between project leadership, institutional offices, and external
partners as appropriate to each grant.
- Support preparation of interim, annual, and close-out reports for each
initiative.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of administrative systems and workflows while preserving grant specific compliance
standards.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in education, business, social sciences, engineering, or a
related field.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Proficiency with
Microsoft Office, Teams, and basic data-tracking tools.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work
with diverse student populations, faculty, and external partners.
- Experience in a position requiring confidentiality and following
of institutional and federal compliance requirements
- At least 1 year of administrative, program coordination, or student-support
experience.
Preferred Qualifications- Master's degree in education, higher education administration, business,
engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with event coordination, workshop planning, or student engagement
activities.
- Experience working in TRIO, NSF-funded programs, or other grant-funded initiatives.
- Familiarity with data
collection, reporting, and basic budget or procurement processes.
- Bilingual proficiency (Spanish/English).
Additional Job
Description
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Salary$52,200 to
$58,000
Applicants must attach the following documents, in order to be considered for this position: - a letter
of intent (cover letter) describing the means in which you meet the qualifications for this position
- unofficial or official
transcripts showing required degree(s) conferred
Early submission of application materials is encouraged. Applications received by
8:00 AM (MST) on April 21st, 2026, will receive full consideration. Screening of applications will begin only after this deadline is met,
and will continue until the position is filled.
About Colorado State University PuebloColorado State
University Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4,000 students. CSU Pueblo provides relevant professional
coursework and superior instruction with a small student-to-faculty ratio for an ever-changing global economy. Students can choose from 38
undergraduate programs with 70 fields of study in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of
Business, the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health, Education, and Nursing; and 15 graduate programs.
CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community, creates
educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations, and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to the world. CSU
Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics
of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are Hispanic, the Federal Government has designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic
Serving Institution. Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly growing segment of the student
population, that designation also allows the University to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve
all students.
Among its unique features, CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics, which
combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools
internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of
Directors. The College of STEM houses an undergraduate engineering program that was ranked in the nation's top 100 by U.S. News and World
Report. CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library, a new general academic classroom
building, and a newly renovated and expanded student center.
At CSU Pueblo, Student Life offerings have increased significantly with
the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a more traditional collegiate experience. Competing at the NCAA Division II
level, CSU Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active
intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus life.
Colorado State University Pueblo offers
a comprehensive benefits package including:- Medical and prescription insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision
insurance
- Flexible benefit plan
- Basic term life insurance
- Voluntary term life and AD&D Insurance
- Long-term
disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Travel accident insurance
- Voluntary critical illness and accident
insurance
- Annual and sick leave
- Retirement plans
- Employee and dependent tuition discounts
- State employee
discounts via BenefitHub
Other incentives include various on-campus event, recreation, and meal discounts.
About
Pueblo, Colorado The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich, diverse city of more than 100,000, located in
the southern part of the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal
year-round climate with four distinct mild seasons, crisp mountain air, and 300+ days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor
enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities, encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo, biking or running along
Pueblo's beautiful river trail system, golfing, tennis, hiking, or skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily agricultural,
with large and small-scale farming and ranching, and a diverse mix of service, manufacturing, and technology industries.
CSU Pueblo
is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations
for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history (felony
and misdemeanor), national sex offender search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit
to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV
and/or credit check.
The University reserves the right to check additional references, with prior notification given to the
candidate.
Note: The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and, under U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment
begins.
In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990, the University's annual security report is available at:
https://www.csupueblo.edu/campus-safety.
Colorado State
University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the University complies with all other relevant,
federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices.
It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide
reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodation, please contact the Office of Civil
Rights Compliance & Title IX at
crc@csupueblo.edu.
All employees of Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo) are required to complete
training on policies and procedures administered by the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX (CRC), under the supervision of the
Director of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX Coordinator. Required training includes: understanding and reporting conduct prohibited by
the Discrimination, Protected Class Harassment, and Retaliation policy and the Title IX, Sexual Harassment, and Gender Discrimination
policy. All employees are required to report conduct prohibited under this policy, and student disclosures of pregnancy or related
conditions directly to the CRC and to provide the CRC's contact information to any student disclosing pregnancy or related conditions. More
information is available at: Policies and Resolution Procedures | Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX (
Policies and Procedures).