Single Stop Student Resource Specialist

This is a NON-CLASSIFIED employment opportunity.  Visit the State of Colorado for Classified employment opportunities.   

The Single Stop Student Resource Specialist is the first point of contact for PPSC students who need support with basic needs insecurities. The Resource Specialist is focused on supporting students experiencing non-academic basic needs insecurities with the goal of connecting students with the appropriate campus and community resources. The Resource Specialist serves an integral role in promoting holistic student success, retention, and graduation. The Resource Specialist respects students irrespective of where students are in their academic and personal journey.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completed Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution OR completed Associate’s degree with two years of professional level experience performing similar duties to those described for this position. 

Professional level experience is defined by the Colorado Division of Human Resources: A position that involves the exercise of discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, or sharing an organized body of knowledge.  Colorado revised statute (C.R.S. 24-50-135(1) allows colleges to exempt positions from the State Personnel Classified System that are determined to be professional level work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed Master’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, or closely related field.
• Experience working in a higher education setting with traditional and non-traditional college students.
• Demonstrated experience in public speaking, teaching, facilitating workshops, or small group facilitation.
• Demonstrated experience in program development, analysis, data collection, and assessment.
• Knowledge of campus and community referral resources.

For full consideration, all application materials must be received by 4:00 p.m. on September 9, 2025. Applications accepted until position is filled.  

Pikes Peak State College reserves the right to close the job posting once a sufficient applicant pool has been obtained.  

Must be a State of Colorado resident or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment.

Application Instructions:  Application must be submitted online.  Incomplete applications may not receive full consideration.  A complete application will include:

• Cover letter - Address the minimum and preferred qualifications in the order listed on the job announcement.
• Resume - Reflect experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.  
• Unofficial Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts for all degrees conferred.  Official transcripts are required if hired for the position.  
• Professional References - Provide names and contact information for three recent professional references who can address your expertise and background for this position.

This position may be eligible for a variety of employee benefits.  Pikes Peak State College participates in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) contribution rates.

Note: Prior submission of application materials will not be considered.

Essential Functions 

Manage student case load in accordance with grant parameters, provide student access to campus and community resources, maintain positive relationships with community agencies and partners, meet with students to identify their needs and to connect them with the appropriate campus and community resources, follow-up with students, support, and provide assistance as needed. Promote Single Stop to the campus community (e.g., workshops, class presentations, meetings, etc.). Perform data collection, tracking, reporting, retention data on students who utilize Single Stop.

• Serve as a resource and connector for students who need personal assistance as referred by faculty, student affairs, and others.
• Build awareness of the Single Stop platform and importantly, provide hands-on support for students to access the programs for which they qualify.
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