Coordinator – TRIO Veterans Student Support Services (Part-Time)

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.

Job Summary

The TRIO Veterans Student Support Services (VSSS) Program at Salt Lake Community College supports veteran students as they navigate and succeed in higher education. The VSSS Program Coordinator provides critical operational, communication, and programming support to ensure the program runs smoothly and participants remain actively engaged.
Under the direction of the TRIO VSSS Project Director, the Coordinator is responsible for organizing program activities, managing outreach and communications, coordinating events and workshops, supporting peer mentor operations, and maintaining program documentation. This role complements the VSSS Advisor, who provides individualized case management and academic advising to program participants.
This position works closely with campus partners, Veterans Services, and community organizations to foster a welcoming and supportive environment for veteran students and their families.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Outreach, Recruitment & Communication

• Develop and execute a year-round communication plan using text, email, social media, Canvas, and Campus Groups to keep participants informed and engaged
• Recruit eligible veteran students into the VSSS program through classroom visits, information tables, orientations, and partnerships with Veterans Services, VITAL, and community organizations
• Create and distribute program marketing materials, including flyers, newsletters, and digital content
• Maintain and update the VSSS program website and social media presence
• Serve as an initial point of contact for prospective participants and facilitate warm handoffs to the VSSS Advisor for intake and advising

• Plan, organize, and coordinate VSSS events, including the VSSS Student Summit, cultural events, campus visits to four-year institutions, FAFSA completion events, Scholarship Day, and TRIO Day celebrations
• Coordinate workshop logistics, including scheduling, space reservations, presenter coordination, supplies, and participant communications
• Support the planning and execution of career exploration activities, transfer workshops, financial literacy workshops, and service projects
• Collaborate with campus partners and community organizations to deliver relevant programming for veteran students and their families

• Assist with recruitment, hiring, training, and daily supervision of part-time peer mentors
• Coordinate peer mentor schedules, assignments, and weekly check-ins

• Support the development of the Veteran SSS Peer Leadership Team, including training in departmental procedures, veteran sensitivity, and tutoring best practices
• Monitor peer mentor engagement with participants and provide feedback to the Project Director

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date student records in the VSSS I-Drive database, StudentAccess, and other institutional systems
• Track event attendance, service contacts, and participation data to support program reporting
• Assist the Project Director with the preparation of the Annual Performance Report (APR) and other required federal documentation
• Support budget tracking for supplies, events, and program activities
• Ensure the VSSS office and student spaces are organized, welcoming, and stocked with necessary materials

Minimum qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree, and
• Two (2) years of professional experience in education, student services, event coordination, communications, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

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  Experience working with veteran students, TRIO programs, or underserved student populations
• Military service or direct experience with the military/veteran community
• Experience with event planning, outreach, or student programming in a higher education setting
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply

SLCC Information

Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.

This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.