PASCAL Center Scholarship Coordinator

Engineering a world of possibilities

The PASCAL Center Scholarship Coordinator supports the growth and daily operations of scholarship communities at Colorado School of Mines, with a primary focus on the COSI Achieve@Mines program. This role provides holistic student support through advising, programming, and resource connection, while managing key program functions such as events, data tracking, and reporting. Working collaboratively with campus and external partners, the Coordinator helps advance student success, retention, and inclusive, community-centered scholarship experiences.

The PASCAL Center Coordinator will support the strategic growth and daily operations of designated scholarship communities at Colorado School of Mines. This position plays a vital role in designing and implementing intentional, developmental programming that enhances student success and strengthens community. Aligned with the vision outlined in the university’s Mines@150 plan, scholarship communities at Mines provide not only financial support but also a structured environment for learning, leadership development, and connection. The Coordinator will serve as an integral member of the PASCAL Center team, contributing to its mission of supporting scholars through inclusive, impactful, and community-centered initiatives.

This is a full-time, grant-funded position through 06/30/2030. Continuation of the position is contingent upon continued funding. This work is primarily performed on campus in Golden, Colorado, with some flexibility for hybrid work after a training period. 
 

Primary Responsibilities

COSI Achieve @ Mines Programming and Engagement (60%)

• Support all aspects of the COSI Achieve @ Mines program, including document processing, student record maintenance, data collection, scholarship marketing and promotion, and management of the scholarship application lifecycle. Assist with planning, scheduling, and executing events, which may include reserving spaces, coordinating catering, developing and facilitating workshops, and managing student volunteers. Ensure all programming aligns with PASCAL priorities, standards, and any specific expectations for the scholarship community.
• Maintain a consistent and reliable presence at scholar events, including evenings and weekends. Support event logistics by assisting with setup, guest check-in, program facilitation, and post-event teardown and cleanup.
• Collaborate with campus partners—including Admissions, Financial Aid, and New Student and Transition Services (NeST)—to promote the scholarship, share key application timelines, and support the transition of incoming COSI Achieve Scholars to Mines.
• Upon enrollment at Mines, the Coordinator is expected to maintain regular contact with COSI Achieve Scholars through one-on-one meetings and community programming, using a variety of communication methods including in-person, virtual, phone, and email.
• Collaborate closely with Colorado Department of Higher Education COSI program staff to develop, implement, evaluate, and refine programming. Attend all required partner meetings and COSI Achieve–related gatherings. Support event-related data collection, including check-ins, attendee feedback, and cost tracking. Responsibilities include stewarding and satisfying COSI Achieve reporting requirements as expected by CDHE and COSI.
• Collaborate with campus partners—including the Career Center, Center for Academic Services and Advising (CASA), and MEP—to deliver information sessions on topics such as college transition, career readiness, financial literacy, and academic success.

Scholarship Communities Programming and Engagement (25%)

• Collaborate with the Assistant Director and team members to plan and execute scholar community programming throughout the academic year.
• Meet regularly with scholars in assigned communities, as needed, to provide guidance on scholarship requirements and connect students with appropriate academic resources.
• Provide support, as needed, for the Mines Leadership Lecture Series and other PASCAL Center initiatives.
• Maintain consistent communication with assigned scholarship cohorts to share updates, promote events, and convey relevant institutional information; build and sustain relationships with campus partners, academic departments, donors, the Mines Foundation, and faculty.
• Track and monitor key data metrics, including student persistence, retention, academic progress, and other indicators of program impact and effectiveness.
• Support event-related data collection, including attendance tracking, participant feedback, and cost monitoring.

Enroll and onboard new scholars (10%):  

• In collaboration with the Assistant Director, the coordinator will assist with planning and coordinating virtual and in-person information sessions to promote scholarship opportunities to prospective students and families.
• The coordinator may assist with recruiting campus partners and current scholars to support the application review process and help track reviewer feedback and other relevant data.
• The coordinator will work with PASCAL leadership and current scholars to onboard new first-year and/or transfer students through clear communication, thoughtful engagement with families and supporters, and orientation programming that helps scholars build early connections to the community.

Additional execution efforts (5%):  

• Support the management and stewardship of scholar-related budgets, where appropriate.
• Assist in the collection and reporting of metrics that demonstrate impact, efficacy, opportunity, and scholar outcomes, including both internal and public-facing reports.
• The coordinator may represent the PASCAL Center on institutional committees and externally to students, families, and the broader community.
• Support Student Life programs and special events as needed and will collaborate with the Mines Foundation and donors on matters related to identified scholars and communities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant or related field from an accredited institution in higher education, student affairs, education, communication, business, or human development.
• One or more years of professional experience with college students in an advising, mentoring, or leadership role.  Two years of graduate-level coursework in a higher education setting can be considered equivalent to one year of professional experience.  
• Experience in event planning and program management.  Experience may be obtained through graduate-level or professional work.   
• Experience with developing and executing presentations and workshops on topics such as professional development, leadership, academic success strategies, etc.
• Professional written and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and team collaboration skills.
• Strong public speaking skills.
• Proficiency with office productivity suites, including Microsoft Office or similar interfaces. 

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Preferred Qualifications

• A master’s degree in a relevant or related field such as counseling, higher education administration, educational leadership, educational psychology, etc., from an accredited institution of higher education.
• One or more years of professional experience with college students—particularly transfer students—in an advising, mentoring, or leadership role.  Two years of graduate-level coursework in a higher education setting can be considered equivalent to one year of professional experience.  
• Previous experience working with students from underserved populations in a collegiate or community-based setting.
• Experience with budget stewardship/accounting.
• Familiarity with donor stewardship and alumni engagement practices in a higher education or nonprofit setting.
• Experience with students in an engineering/applied science setting.   
• Experience working with event planning software, mass communication platforms (GroupMe, Mailchimp, etc.).
• Experience working with applications and systems such as Banner, Slate, and/or Workday.

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary: rate of $58,000 - $64,400

Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s education, training and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.

Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes:

• Fully paid health and dental premiums
• Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year – including a week-long winter break for entire campus.
• Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution
• Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)
• Free RTD Ecopass

All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the on-campus Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more), equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center, the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP), and backup child and elder care. Coming soon is an on-campus daycare center. For more information about benefits at