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Part Time Pathways Advisor
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Position Number: 1568799
Location: Aurora, CO
Position Type: Student Affairs and Services -

Part Time Pathways Advisor
Community College of Aurora

POSITION STATUS: APT, Non-Classified
REPORTS TO: Cheryl Waite

POSITION SUMMARY:
CCA is a Guided Pathways College, which means that we believe in supporting our students in a seamless experience from the moment they first make contact with us until they reach their academic goal. Pathway Advisors are caring, enthusiastic, hard-working, and passionate staff who are excellent at interacting with students and supporting them in their academic journey. Our Pathway Advisors will work collaboratively with faculty members within the students chosen Guided Academic Pathway. Pathway Advisors and faculty will work together to develop intentional interventions along each student's pathway that encourage growth and sustain commitment to completing a degree or certificate at CCA.

Pathway Advisors will provide proactive academic advising, career advising, financial aid advising, and success coaching for students within specific Guided Academic Pathways. Pathway advisors will support students by helping them to explore educational and career goals proactively. Pathway advisors will track student academic progression and completion towards a degree and proactively intervene as necessary. Advisors will help current students persist by assisting them in navigating their Academic Course Map, providing transfer information, and making campus and community referrals as needed. Pathway Advisors will also be engaging in basic financial aid and career planning conversations with students, including matching student career interests to courses/programs of study, and being mindful of debt and default management concerns.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assess academic needs and career goals of assigned Guided Academic Pathways students. Help students choose and enter a pathway. Advise new and continuing students regarding completing a credential and/or transferability of degree program.

Provide proactive/case management advising for new degree seeking students. Monitor student academic progress towards a credential and intervene as needed. Utilize resources and methods to promote student retention.

Help current students persist by assisting them in navigating their Academic Course Map, provide transfer information, and make campus and community referrals as needed.

Engage in basic career planning conversations with students, including matching student career interests to courses/programs of study.

Provide basic financial aid advising including financial literacy, debt, and default management information.

Participate in Guided Academic Pathway events, and other activities that promote and build Guided Academic Pathway communities.

Maintain knowledge of the curricula for CCA degrees, certificates, courses and issues relevant to transferring to Colorado four-year institutions, and for career preparation.

Maintain current knowledge of CCA policies and procedures for admissions, enrollment, and completing a program of study.

Utilize available report, tracking, assessment, and communication technologies (specifically EAB Navigate, DegreeWorks, SARS, and in some cases Recruit) to implement proactive advising strategies.

Participate in advising trainings to become and remain skilled in academic advising, intrusive interventions, career advising, and financial aid advising.

Participate in new student orientation, degree check fairs, and other events that promote the college and support student success as assigned including at night and on weekends.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Pathway advisors will be centrally located in one of two advising centers on campus:

CentreTech Campus Advising

Lowry Student Services

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from regionally accredited college/university with a Bachelor's degree.

Experience in student affairs (e.g., advising, financial aid, career services) preferably in advising.

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Commitment to diversity, inclusive excellence, and equity; ability to work with a diverse college community.

A student-centered focus, experience with student development, and the ability to view students from an asset-mindset.

Commitment to continuous quality improvement, ongoing professional development, and a resilience for a dynamic changing work environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bilingual

Academic advising experience.

Experience working with students in a community college setting.

Experience with Banner.

Salary: $18-24 per hour, depending on experience.

Salary Range: The specific salary will be determined by the qualifications of the selected candidate balanced with departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information. CCA offers an excellent benefit plan. Leave and holiday benefits are also included.

Deadline to Submit Application Material: A review of applications will begin on August 14th, 2019. This position will remain posted until the position is filled.

Application Process: When submitting your application material, please include a cover letter, current resume, and professional references. Official transcripts showing the highest degree achieved should be submitted to HR@ccaurora.edu upon offer of employment.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply online at: https://ccaurora-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobInfo&version=1&jobid=79

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at HR@ccaurora.edu.

By submitting an application for this announced position, applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of their knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with the Community College of Aurora; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law.

The Federal Clery Act (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agency's Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the CCA website at the Student Right to Know page. A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the College Security Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or on property controlled or owned by Community College of Aurora, as well as public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, our campuses.

Notice to all Applicants:

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.
Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.
Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire.
CCA is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit COPERA web page.
Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.

Community College of Aurora Inclusive Excellence Statement:
You matter. You are valued. You belong. CCA is a community that is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion through Inclusive Excellence. We can only achieve this together. CCA embraces Inclusive Excellence because we want our students, staff, and faculty to learn and contribute within an inclusive environment. This means members of our College community will be active, respectful, and mindful of equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels of engagement. Inclusive Excellence will provide a foundation for student and institutional success. For more information on CCAs commitment to Inclusive Excellence please visit the Inclusive Excellence page.

Create an Inclusive Excellence plan

Incorporate evidence-based and inclusive teaching strategies and curricula in the classroom

Provide high quality, inclusive, and responsive programming and services outside the classroom

Assess and evaluate the practices, policies, and outcomes of the College for inclusiveness

Provide intentional faculty and staff professional development that focuses on the implementation of Inclusive Excellence

Communicate support and direction for Inclusive Excellence through institutional leaders Identify, prioritize, and allocate resources that support Inclusive Excellence

Foster a climate for open dialogue

Facilitate Opportunities for cross-cultural interaction

According to the Association of American Colleges & Universities Inclusive Excellence is:

an active process through which colleges and universities achieve excellence in learning, teaching, student development, institutional functioning, and engagement in local and global communities (AACU, 2016, para. 2).

References: Association of American Colleges & Universities. (2016). Making excellence inclusive. Retrieved from http://aacu.org/making-excellence-inclusive

ADAAA Accommodations: Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Robert Callaway at 303-360-4733 or Robert.Callaway@CCAurora.edu at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

Pregnancy Related Accommodations, Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA):
The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for health conditions related to pregnancy or the physical recovery from childbirth. Candidates wishing to request reasonable accommodations must do so as soon as possible, preferably at least three days prior to the exam or interview. If you are an individual who wishes to request reasonable accommodations, please contact us at 303-360-4733 or Robert.Callaway@CCAurora.edu.

CCA Mission: "The Community College of Aurora serves our diverse community by providing high quality instruction and support services to prepare students for transfer and employment."

Vision: We aspire to be the college where every student succeeds.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The Community College of Aurora does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, religion, veteran status, age or disability in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504, Age Discrimination Act, and Title II of the ADA. Inquiries about Title VI, Title VII, Title IX and Section 504 should be made to Debbie Irvine, 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207, Aurora, CO 80011-9036.

Non-Discrimination Statement: The Community College of Aurora prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment including those that violate federal and state law, or the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Board Policies 3-120 and 4-120. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. The Community College of Aurora will take appropriate steps to ensure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in vocational education programs.

For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Cindy Hesse, Director of Human Resources at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at 303-360-4752, or e-mail at Cindy.Hesse@CCAurora.edu