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Job Title: Bright Futures COSI Achieve Advisor (Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative)
Reports to: Director of Bright Futures
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Employment Type: Full-time. This position is grant funded for the next 4 years.
About The Weld Trust:
The Weld Trust is a philanthropic health conversion foundation dedicated to promoting excellence in health and education in Weld County, Colorado. It was established following the sale of the North Colorado Medical Center in 2019, transitioning community healthcare assets into a long-term funding source for local impact initiatives. The Trust awards strategic grants to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities located in or serving Weld County, supporting a wide range of health and education programs—from childhood literacy and workforce development to behavioral health, food security, and housing stability—to improve the well-being and opportunities of county residents. It also helps build nonprofit capacity and furthers collaborative community impact efforts. Additionally, The Weld Trust serves as the fiscal agent for Bright Futures, a workforce development initiative that provides post-secondary education and training support to Weld County students.
About Bright Futures:
Bright Futures is a Weld County workforce development initiative designed to strengthen the long-term health of the local community by investing in education and career pathways for residents. Housed and administered in partnership with The Weld Trust, Bright Futures provides tuition assistance and financial support to qualifying Weld County residents—including high school graduates, GED earners, and generally discharged veterans—who pursue post-secondary education, technical training, or industry-recognized credentials. Since its launch in 2015, Bright Futures has helped thousands of students reduce financial barriers to education, awarding up to $14,000 over eight semesters per participant. By supporting access to higher education and workforce training, Bright Futures plays a critical role in building a skilled workforce, strengthening local industries, and advancing economic mobility across Weld County
About the Position:
By nurturing and supporting the next generation through post-secondary awards and resources, Bright Futures is building a strong foundation for a thriving workforce in Weld County. In addition to the awards, the program currently provides wrap-around support for students in Weld County. The COSI Achieve Advisor position is an expansion of our services for the purpose of providing wrap-around support for students at the University of Northern Colorado, Aims Community College, and training institutions in Weld County specifically for our students receiving COSI Achieve financial support.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist Bright Futures COSI Achieve students with accessing resources and providing services that assure retention and degree completion
• Collaborate with other organizations providing student support to maximize impact and reduce duplication of services
• Promote essential life skills to students including time-management, study skills, financial literacy, and interview preparation through providing workshops and connection to campus career centers
• Do one-on-one outreach and small group advising with students that includes career exploration and connecting to local employers
• Monitor, track, and document academic progress of students for the purpose of early intervention support to ensure student persistence and success
• Maintain student files with accuracy and confidentiality
• Become familiar with campus and community support systems and keep an updated resource depository
• Track and report data related to students’ field of study, degree attained, and career goals and employment opportunities
• Participate in outreach and marketing activities to promote Bright Futures
• Communicate professionally and in a timely manner
• Participate in staff meetings, program projects and events, and work toward the common goals of the Bright Futures program
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferred in the following areas: human services, education or other related fields
• Experience working with youth or related field in helping people overcome barriers
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
• Basic knowledge of higher education financial aid processes and familiarity with FAFSA
• Competency in basic computer skills
• Skilled communicator with commitment to high quality customer service
• Organized, detail-oriented, able to maintain accurate and up-to-date records
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Some evening and weekend hours may be necessary around events, in which case the work week hours can be modified.
This position requires being on the Aims Community College (Greeley) campus 40% of the time per week, the University of Northern Colorado campus 40% of the time per week and in the Bright Futures office 20% of the time
per week.
A valid driver’s license is required for this position.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to hear on phone calls and video meetings.
• Occasionally lift and/or move upwards of 15 pounds.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
What We Offer:
• Pay range of $50,000 – $55,000
• Paid holidays (9 days)
• Paid Time Off: 3 weeks’ PTO
• Cigna OAP and HDHP Medical Insurance, Cigna Dental and Vison Insurance
• 100% Company paid life insurance
• 100% Company paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Telehealth plan
• Voluntary legal & ID theft protection benefits
• FSA and HSA savings account options
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance, accident, hospital, and critical illness insurance
• 401(k) plan: 8% company matching contribution
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Submit your cover letter and resume to Lisa Taylor, Director of Bright Futures lisa.taylor@weldtrust.org.
Applications received by April 22, 2026, at 5:00 pm will receive priority consideration. (The start date of this position
is May 5 (negotiable within reason).
