Coordinator: TRiO Student Support Services

Coordinator: TRiO Student Support Services

Salary

$52,500.00 - $59,700.00 Annually

Location

Desert Vista Campus- 5901 S Calle Santa Cruz, Tucson, AZ

Job Type

Staff

Job Number

2026-HR-JD-H10901-00287

Department

DV-Desert Vista Input Org

Opening Date

07/09/2026

Closing Date

7/23/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

Grade

5

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Were excited you are considering a position with us. We welcome and celebrate the expansive experiences and contributions that all members of our campus community bring to the table, whether shaped by career history, academic study, or community engagement.

Were committed to a fair and transparent hiring process. For more information about working at Pima Community College, visit the Pima Careers page.

All employees are expected to live and work within the state of Arizona as a condition of employment. All selected candidates are subject to a successful completion of a background check.

The data we collect during the application process is used to evaluate your qualifications for the role youre applying for. All data is handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our privacy policy.

Position Summary

The Program Coordinator for the TRiO SSS program is responsible for several critical aspects of grant implementation. This program targets students pursuing post-secondary degrees who are either the first in their family to attend college, low-income students, or have a documented disability. The position will have primary responsibility for meeting with potential student participants; explaining the program and requirements for participation; planning and providing mentoring to students; problem-solving and advising; and planning special events. The Program Coordinator assists with hiring and supervising program student employees and coordinates program workshops, career exploration events, and university field trips, both in and out-of-state.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Knowledge of student development, college access, strategies for increasing college success for under-served populations including first-generation, low-income students, and students with disabilities
• Capability to promote program/project to identify and recruit prospective participants
• Experience advising, mentoring and/or academically coaching students
• Act as a student case manager utilizing intrusive advising while working with other college/university personnel to ensure the highest quality of student success
• Develop collegial relationships with faculty, administrators, student services staff, learning center staff to better serve our targeted TRiO SSS participants
• Program coordination experience related to facilitating workshops, organizing college visitation field trips, enrichment activities and/or community service events
• Collect data and maintain records of student progress
• Monitor student retention, graduation, transfer and grade point average for advising and reporting purposes
• Assist with project activities including developing and delivering workshops, orientation sessions, and college visits
• Supervise mentors and support staff to include: prioritize and assign work; conduct performance evaluations; ensure mentors and support staff are trained and make hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations
• Participate in the development, implementation, coordination, and supervision of program goals, objectives, and activities
• Develop and present marketing materials and social media content used for student recruitment or college program to faculty, staff, students, businesses, agencies, local schools, and the community
• Compile and review data and prepare related reports and correspondence
• Respond to requests for information in an assigned program area from faculty, staff, students, businesses, agencies, local schools, and the community
• Participate in developing and monitoring program budgets; monitor grants, write proposals and participate in grant development
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level

Job Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelors degree

And

• One year of program experience counseling/advising or serving high school students transitioning to secondary education and/or post-secondary level education

Preferred:

• Masters degree
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• Background similar to that of project participants

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Recruitment and retention of low-income and first-generation college students.
• Strategies to develop positive interpersonal relationships to achieve goals
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws and College policies and procedures related to student privacy
• Knowledge of Banner, My Pima and other College technology
• College admission and financial aid application procedures
• Public speaking using persuasion and providing instruction to a diverse population
• Clear, concise verbal and written communication
• Knowledge of outstanding customer service principles
• Use of applicable computer programs and equipment
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations
• Record-keeping principles
• Instructional principles and techniques
• Budget administration and monitoring
• Supervisory techniques and principles
• Program coordination principles
• Scheduling principles
• Event planning and coordination principles
• Working in a collaborative environment
• Preparing a variety of reports
• Prioritizing work and performing multiple tasks
• Compiling and analyzing data
• Monitoring, evaluating, and training staff

If you require assistance, or a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, please do not hesitate to contact Pima Community College Human Resources.

Human Resources Contact Information:

• Phone: (520) 206-4624
• TTY: (520) 206-4530
• Email: hr@pima.edu

Pima Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Comprehensive Benefits for a Meaningful Career

Pima Community College is proud to offer a robust benefits package that supports the health and well-being of our employees.

Full-time employees are eligible for a wide range of benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Retirement plans and deferred compensation options

• Flexible spending accounts

• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage

• Generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave

Temporary employees who work twenty (20) or more hours per week for more than nineteen (19) weeks in a fiscal year are required to participate in one of the following retirement plans: Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP).

To explore the full range of benefits and plan options, please visit our Benefits Page

01

Did you graduate from high school or receive a GED Certificate?

• Yes
• No

02

This position does not provide sponsorship for an employment visa. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for an employment visa?

• Yes
• No

03

You must be 18 years or older to apply for this position. Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

04

All employees are expected to live and work within the state of Arizona as a condition of employment. Do you currently reside in or plan to relocate to Arizona?

• Yes
• No

05

Have you worked for a TRiO program previously? If so, what program and what was your role?

06

Do you speak more than one language? If so, what languages? Please tell us your level of proficiency for speaking, reading, and writing. Put N/A if you speak no additional languages.

07

This position may require occasional evening and weekend work, as well as support for in-state and out-of-state student trips. Are you able to work a flexible schedule when needed?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have experience supporting students through the following:

• College Admissions
• Financial Aid
• Transfer Preparation
• FAFSA

09

Do you have a Bachelors degree or higher?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Pima Community College District (AZ)

Address 4905 East Broadway Blvd.

Building D, Room 102

Tucson, Arizona, 85709-1180

Phone (520) 206-4624

(520)206-4500

Website https://pima.edu/pima-jobs/contact-us.html