Position Summary
Finance Department
Shape the Future of Higher Education as a Program Coordinator at Adams State University
As a vital Program Coordinator in the Finance Department reporting to the Vice President of Finance, you will drive operational excellence and foster fiscal transparency where "Great Stories Begin Here". In this impactful role, the Program Coordinator empowers our campus community through strategic administrative leadership and financial coordination.
What You Will Do
Drive Financial & Administrative Operations: As Program Coordinator, manage office budgets, reconcile accounts, process purchasing requisitions, route contracts, and handle payroll/accounts payable check distribution.
Oversee Risk Management & Disclosures: Serve as the primary Program Coordinator managing property and liability insurance renewals, filing claims, and coordinating bond disclosures and Moody's reporting data.
Lead Campus Communications & Workstudy Supervision: Act as a collaborative Program Coordinator maintaining finance web pages, tracking fiscal notes, supervising work-study students, and facilitating departmental search processes.
What You Bring
Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in business, communication, or a relevant field (or 2 years of experience per year of college), plus 2 years of office management or related experience.
Core Competencies: Exceptional written and verbal communication, strong organizational and problem-solving skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Applications, and the ability to work independently while handling confidential information. The Program Coordinator must navigate complex tasks with precision.
Preferred Assets: Background in higher education, budget oversight, and a proven ability as a Program Coordinator to work collegially and collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituencies.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Campus & Location: Located in Alamosa, Colorado, surrounded by the stunning San Luis Valley and Rocky Mountains, Adams State offers outdoor lifestyle opportunities alongside an institutional commitment to all people, places, and perspectives (www.adams.edu).
Compensation & Perks: $47,400-56,900. In addition to salary, Adams State University offers a competitive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. For detailed benefits information please visit our Human Resources Benefits Page. This full-time (1.0 FTE) Program Coordinator position provides exceptional career growth and work-life balance.
Ready to Join Us?
Are you ready to advance your career as our next Program Coordinator? We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply!
Completed applications include the following:
- Cover letter
- Resume
Application priority date: 11/6/2026
Questions please contact: Heather Heersink at heather_heersink@adams.edu
Organization
Adams State University is located in the beautiful San Luis Valley between the Sangre de Cristo and San Juan mountain ranges. The vast San Luis Valley is designated the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area. We are, at 7,500 feet, in the largest alpine valley in the United States. Alamosa is located approximately 3.5 hours from Denver, 1.5 hours from Taos, New Mexico, and 2.5 hours from Santa Fe, New Mexico. Alamosa has a population of 9,500.
Adams State University is a state-supported regional comprehensive university in Alamosa, Colorado, United States. Adams State is Colorado’s premier Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is also a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) with over 54% of our students representing diverse backgrounds. We have a high percentage of first-generation students with an equally high percentage of students who are Pell eligible. The University offers undergraduate programs in physical and social sciences, kinesiology, fine arts, business and nursing, and specializes in educator curricula in several disciplines. Adams State also offers graduate degrees in history, art, business (MBA), and educator programs, including counselor education; the University also has a doctoral (PhD) program in counselor education. The University has an active athletic program, both in participatory sports and in athletics educator training as well as a thriving theater and musical performance opportunities. Students play a major role in shared governance through AS&F. Click here to learn more about Adams State and our surrounding areas.