Bilingual Educational Access Specialist
Community College of Denver
Compensation
$52,500 – $57,500 / year
Posted
Sep 28, 2026
Closes
Oct 31, 2026
Job Description
The Educational Access Specialist (EAS) is responsible for carrying out the mission and vision of the Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) program, a federally-funded TRIO program that focuses on assisting low-income, first-generation participants access postsecondary education. As a college access program, the EAS primarily assists adult students,19 years of age or older, navigate educational and workforce pathways by providing technical assistant, building motivation and confidence along with eliminating socio-economic barriers for program participants. Specifically, the EOC EASs establish relationships with selected community agencies, organizations, and educational institutions, in order to assist students and provide intense counseling services that include career exploration, financial aid, scholarships, school selection and admissions, and other postsecondary access and success supports. EOC EASs may also conduct evening and weekend workshops and advising sessions around the services.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required in Education, Psychology, Sociology, Guidance and Counseling, or a related field (experience can be considered as a substitute in lieu of Bachelor’s Degree)
- Minimum of two years advising experience in a higher educational or college access setting or equivalent experience in relevant field. Candidates without Bachelor degree require 3 to 5 years equivalent experience in higher education or high school setting facilitating direct support for college access, and or advising activities.
- Possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License, and have a reliable vehicle to be used for work related travel
- Equipment Used: Computer, phone, fax, copier
- Evidence working with college and university personnel and/or community and educational organizations and service agencies.
- Knowledge of TRIO programs
- Bilingual ability in Spanish/English is desirable
- Curriculum development knowledge particularly in the area of career / workforce development, financial and / or digital literacy
Skills & Competencies
Skills relevant to this opportunity
- Ability to promote student learning and development through the lens of strengths based / empowerment framework
- Demonstrated professional proficiency in spoken English and Spanish sufficient to independently conduct participant advising, explain financial-aid and admissions processes, facilitate workshops, communicate with participants and families, and provide follow-up assistance in both languages
- Ability to communicate complex and sometimes sensitive information accurately, clearly, and respectfully across languages and cultures.
- Demonstrated customer service philosophy and a commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to provide admissions, career and financial aid counseling
Job Requirements
- Driver's license
Duties & Responsibilities
Bilingual Advising and Direct Services
Conducts individual and group sessions (both in-person and virtually) with participants on career selection and preparation, financial aid, scholarships, school selection and admissions, and other postsecondary access and success resources. Support around digital and financial literacy are also provided as well as referrals for those seeking career and technical education in addition to associate and bachelor degree pathways. Refers participants and their families to community and academic support services as appropriate. Compiles and designs curriculum and coordinates / facilitates workshops to cater to the needs of EOC participants.
Bilingual Outreach and Recruitment
Actively recruits-to-enroll program participants in the TRIO-EOC target area.
Disseminates information concerning EOC services and program resources by networking and outreaching to other agencies, colleges, and programs service providers who may also serve the target EOC population. Outreach activities include, but are not limited to, presentations and workshops (for schools, colleges, and agencies), career and educational fairs, call campaigns, tabling activities and direct marketing campaigns.
Completes record data entry for each participant in a timely manner within various web-based digital platforms and paper forms. Answers phone/web based inquires with on-going participant communication to assist with enrollment on-boarding and wrap-around support.
Remains current on knowledge of counseling techniques, financial aid, careers, schools, and programs by reading professional literature, manuals, and instruction books and by attending conferences and training sessions.
Other duties as assigned (ability and / or willingness to perform limited work outside traditional business hours).
Additional Information/Benefits
Our campus is located in downtown Denver, adjacent to two light rail stations, and just minutes away from shopping, restaurants, and event venues. When you visit our campus, it will be immediately evident that our faculty, staff, and instructors are passionate about serving our diverse student population. At CCD our passion is to help others, and we offer career pathways that will make a difference in the lives of our students.
If you are interested in sharing our passion for student success, CCD offers generous medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement options. We also offer the opportunity to expand your education, and those of your dependents, through our tuition reimbursement program.
CCD is a Learning College where policies, programs and practices support learning as the major priority. The Community College of Denver is an Equal Employment Opportunity Educational Employer.
Background checks will be conducted on all finalists for employment consideration.
CCD recognizes that administration, faculty, instructors, and staff reflect the diversity of its students and community and prohibits employment and student discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.