Job Title: CC Social Action Institute Group Leader

Department: Sociology

Campus Location: Main Campus

FLSA Status: Nonexempt/ Hourly

Position Type/ Work Schedule

• Approximately 280 hours per year
• June 10th-July 28th
• 40 Hours per week (Estimated)

About Us

At Colorado College, 2,300 students learn and live on our beautiful 99-acre campus in downtown Colorado Springs. We attract top students seeking new perspectives with an array of experiential learning opportunities possible only in an immersive learning environment. Here, students take only one class at a time to facilitate deep exploration of a topic. We call this the Block Plan. This unique approach allows members of our campus community to share a rhythm of experience as we work together to fulfill our mission.

Job Summary

Provide off-campus oversight of groups in Denver, CO, Los Angeles, CA, Albuquerque, NM and Las Cruces, NM for students to engage in activist and/or advocacy work that aims to uphold “participatory democracy by addressing the criminalization of immigrant communities, low-wage workers, and other vulnerable populations through direct collaboration with community-based organizations.

Responsibilities

• Respond to questions about housing issues for CC Social Action Institute student interns in Denver, Los Angeles, Albuquerque, or Las Cruces.
• Implement constructive dialogue curriculum with CC Social Action Institute student interns two or more evenings a week in each city location.
• Organize 2-3 group activities for CC Social Action Institute student interns over the course of the program.
• Meet regularly (average once per week) with program director (in person or via Zoom) to assess the implementation of constructive dialogue among participants, the implementation of organizational work plans, and discuss other program oversight-related topics.
• Arrange CC Social Action Institute student intern final presentations at program community partner sites.
• Provide logistical support for CC Social Action Institute on-campus orientation and end of program debrief sessions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus successful completion of the CC Social Action Institute within the past 5 years;
• Excellent oral/written communication and organizational skills;
• Ability to collaborate, think critically and solve problems;
• Ability to handle confidential/sensitive information with discretion.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is insurable by Colorado College’s motor vehicle insurance carrier.
• Must attend a peer mentor training on the CC campus.

Other Position Details:

• Does not supervise others
• Position requires driving CC vehicles (drivers must be eligible for coverage under CC's insurance plan)

Application Instructions

• Application Deadline - last day to submit an application: March 31,2026
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  

In alignment with our commitment to reduce potential bias in hiring, applicants may redact any information that discloses their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from educational institutions on resumes, certifications, transcripts, or other application materials. There will be no penalties for the omission of such information.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

• $18 per hour

What We Offer:

As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Paid sick time- accrual of 0.0333 hours of sick time for each hour worked
• Wellness benefits include free access to the sports center, swimming pool, arts and crafts, outdoor programs, and financial consultants

Benefits and Wellness Information:

Please refer to our Benefits Page

Accommodation Statement:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College’s policies, if you have a disability and would like to request accommodations to support your application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at HR@coloradocollege.edu as early as possible. Positions may close on the listed deadline or, if posted as continuous, may close without prior notice.

E-Verify Information:

This organization participates in E-Verify. For more information, visit www.e-verify.gov

Leave Information:

Please refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/leadership/policies/vacation-leave-and-accrual.html