Academic Support Coordinator

Academic Support Coordinator

Salary: $55,000.00 - $62,500.00 Annually

Location: Arapahoe County, CO

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: GJB-216192 12/25

Department: Arapahoe Community College

Opening Date: 12/22/2025

Closing Date: 1/9/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA: Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address: Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive Littleton, Colorado, 80120

FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Type of Announcement: This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

How To Apply: Online applications through the Colorado Jobs portal will not be accepted. Please follow instructions on the job announcement for submitting an application.

Department Contact Information: Miranda Wayne Talent Acquisition Partner Human Resources Pronouns: They|Them 303-734-3709 miranda.wayne@arapahoe.edu

Description of Job: Job Summary

The Academic Support Coordinator supports students enrolled in Elevate at ACC by coordinating all aspects of their academic assistance, including modifying coursework, facilitating tutoring, providing one-on-one and small-group study support, and offering in-class help when needed. This role also fosters students' soft-skill development-such as organization, time management, communication, problem-solving, and self-advocacy-while promoting retention, independence, and inclusive engagement from onboarding through graduation.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate academic support services, including modified coursework, tutoring, and structured study hall support.

Collaborate closely with faculty to maintain academic rigor and ensure ongoing communication regarding student needs.

Provide in-class support and guide students in accessing campus resources and developing essential life and classroom skills.

Deliver outreach and training to faculty and staff through meetings and professional development.

Monitor and report student progress through monthly progress reports.

This is a grant funded position through December 31, 2026. Continuation of employment is contingent upon continued funding.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Education, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.

Two (2) years of experience working with people with disabilities in an educational setting.

Strong collaboration, problem-solving, interpersonal, oral and written communication, organization, and critical thinking skills required.

Commitment to creating an inclusive learning & work environment and demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, families, faculty, and staff of diverse backgrounds.

Preferred:

Experience working in an inclusive higher education program.

Experience working in a post-secondary setting.

Application Instructions

All applicants must submit:

Resume

Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement. Please include any experiences you may have embedding equity and inclusion in your work, see below.

At ACC, we seek to hire candidates who are committed to fostering respectful, welcoming, and supportive environments for all individuals. In your cover letter, please describe how you have worked to create such environments in your current or previous roles, and share what this commitment means to you in your professional practice.

This is a grant funded position through December 31, 2026. Continuation of employment is contingent upon continued funding.

Additional Information

This is a grant funded position through December 31, 2026. Continuation of employment is contingent upon continued funding.

Reach out to us at HRrecruitment@arapahoe.edu if you have any questions.

ACC seeks applicants who understand and have first-hand experience working with diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities.

Benefits

At ACC, we value and uphold a commitment to a workplace that focuses on employees. Our mission is to provide innovative and responsive educational and economic opportunities in an accessible, inclusive environment that promotes success for students, employees, and the communities we serve. In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer a comprehensive selection of benefits to support our employees, including:

Strong, flexible retirement benefits including Colorado PERA's Defined Benefit Plan or Defined Contribution Plan. A Supplemental retirement plans are also available including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans.

Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and flexible savings benefits.

Employee assistance services such as counseling, professional coaching, financial planning, and more, are available to you and members of your household at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP).

Generous paid time off benefits including up to 15 hours of annual leave and 10 hours of sick leave per month, 10 paid holidays per year, and up to 18 hours for academic and volunteer activities.

Tuition assistance for employees and their eligible dependents at any community college within the Colorado Community College System or CCCOnline.

State employees are eligible to participate in BenefitHub which offers discounts for retailers and services and other benefits resources.

Employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Additional information about this program can be found on the Colorado Division of Human Resources website.

New hires for full-time positions may be eligible for a relocation assistance benefit if relocating at least 100 miles to work at ACC. Information about this can be found in AP 3-160.

Notice to all Applicants

Final candidate will be subject to successful completion of a background check, and, if applicable, a motor vehicle record review.

Former employees of the Colorado Community College System, or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in their application material.

Final candidate may be required to submit unofficial transcripts to verify education.

Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.

Arapahoe Community College participates in E-Verify.

All ACC employees, except student employees, contribute to Colorado PERA at a fixed percentage of their earnings and do not contribute to Social Security.

Finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace.

CCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our Accommodations and Non-Discrimination policies, plus other helpful information, can be found publicly at arapahoe.edu.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Arapahoe Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process or during the course of employment contact Angela Johnson, Executive Director of Human Resources, at (303) 797-5715 orangela.johnson@arapahoe.edu.