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State of Colorado Academic Advisor in Pueblo, Colorado
Academic Advisor
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Academic Advisor
Salary
$50,000.00 Annually
Location
Pueblo, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
GGJ-TBD -06/24
Department
Colorado State University Pueblo
Opening Date
06/03/2024
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
2200 Bonforte Boulevard Pueblo, CO 81001
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
luna.velar@csupueblo.edu
Type of Announcement
This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
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Department Information
The PACK Center at Colorado State University Pueblo is dedicated to the University’s Vision and to providing accurate, responsive, and respectful service to students that fosters increased matriculation, retention, and student persistence to graduation.
The main function of the PACK Center is to provide a positive, holistic, equity-focused, and identity-informed experience to inform academic and personal success. The unit is positioned centrally to foster university-wide support networks and connections to campus and community for students. This includes advising, onboarding, policies, coursework, career exploration, and extracurricular activities. The center seeks to provide an asset-based approach with outreach and strategic interventions including early alert, academic watch, and improvement plans. It provides students with personal and regular contact so that they do well academically and socially and stay enrolled and succeed at CSU Pueblo.
Description of Job
This Academic Advisor position is an integral part of the PACK Center team, focusing on student success. Advisors serve a student caseload with advising and assistance navigating academic policies and processes while connecting students to various campus resources to optimize their CSU Pueblo experience. Core responsibilities include assisting students in creating and implementing academic success plans, facilitating guidance and programs on academic success topics, and building a supportive community. Each Academic Advisor will have the opportunity to specialize in an area of focus to support all students. This position is funded by the SCALED grant through December 31st, 2027.
SCALED is a multi-year, multimillion-dollar project funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Postsecondary Student Success Grant Program. The project coordinates student success efforts across CSU System campuses and is led by a team of campus leaders encompassing student success, advising, academic affairs, information technology, and institutional research.
Primary Duties
Case Management
Provides comprehensive student advising and manages a caseload of new, continuing, and transfer students attending the university; ensures a seamless transition to Faculty Advisors at the appropriate timing for the student’s major.
Meets individually and in groups with students to develop structured student success plans to maximize the retention and persistence of students in their program. Offers guidance on specific academic skills such as time management, study strategies, note-taking, test preparation, and critical thinking. Develops programs, including workshops and group sessions, addressing relevant key academic success topics.
Utilizes enrollment management systems to track academic progress, communicate to provide proactive outreach for interventions or make referrals based upon issues and concerns reported by students, instructors, or staff. This includes regular usage of Slate, Banner, DARS, Starfish, etc.
Conducts individualized follow-up sessions to help students identify their strengths, interests, and abilities and explains how these relate to their major in the major selection and degree selection process.
Provides one-on-one support to help students navigate the registration process including selecting and enrolling in courses and ensuring course alignment with their degree. Reviews and interprets academic skills and assessment for appropriate course placement. (SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, etc).
Facilitates student connections with other departments on campus including Admissions, Career Center, Peer Mentors, Student Financial Services, Counseling Center, Tutoring centers, and all other student-serving departments.
Maintains student files, records, and data in accordance with federal, state, system, and college operating policies and protocols, and stays current on applicable laws, policies, and procedures (e.g. FERPA, Title V, and the Code of Federal Regulations).
Campus Engagement
Assists with staffing Enrollment Management initiatives including Enrollment Extravaganzas, Discover Days, New and Transfer Student Orientation, etc.
Actively Engages in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, promoting an environment where all students feel valued and supported.
Analyzes data to identify trends, successes, and areas for improvement in student support strategies.
Ancillary Duties
Other duties as assigned and professional development
Salary Range
$50,000
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
This job announcement will fill five positions
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Experience in a position or activity where it was necessary to present information both individually and in group settings
Experience in a position or activity that required excellent communication skills, organizational skills, multitasking skills, ability to relate and mentor students, and attention to detail
Experience advising students at an institution of higher education including tracking and analyzing student progress.
Experience efficiently managing multiple tasks and projects.
Experience working in an environment with commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution
Colorado Advisors LEAD training
Strong Interest Inventory Certification
Experience working in a team environment and with a diverse population of students.
Experience organizing, implementing, and facilitating workshops, programs, or informational presentations.
Experience with Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Supplemental Information
All interested candidates must apply through the online application system.No other format of application materials will be accepted.
Applicants must attach the following documents, in order to be considered for this position:
a letter of intent (cover letter)
a current resume or CV
an unofficial transcript
three professional references with current contact information either as an attachment or within the online application
Applications submitted without the required attachments above will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the selection process. Once submitted, applicants will not be able to make changes or add information to their application packet, with the exception of their personal contact and demographic information.
Early submission of application materials is encouraged. Screening of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Full consideration will be given to all applications received by June 17th, 2024.
About Colorado State University Pueblo
Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4,000 students. CSU Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small professor-to-student ratio for an ever-changing global economy. Students can choose from 38 undergraduate programs with 70 fields of study in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business, the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health, Education, and Nursing; and 15 graduate programs.
CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are Hispanic, the Federal Government has designated CSU-Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly-growing segment of the student population, that designation also allows the University to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students. The University also seeks to provide a rich and diverse cultural environment that allows freedom of expression within a spirit of civility and mutual respect. The public service expected of all members of our community benefits our society - local and global - and builds our sense of citizenship.
Among its unique features, CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics, which combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of Directors. The College of Education, Engineering and Professional Studies houses an undergraduate engineering program that was ranked in the nation's top 100 byU.S. News and World Report. CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library, a new general academic classroom building, and a newly renovated and expanded student center.
At CSU Pueblo, Student Life offerings have increased significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a more traditional collegiate experience. Competing at the NCAA Division II level, CSU-Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus life.
About Pueblo, Colorado
The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich, diverse city of more than 100,000, located in the southern part of the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year round climate with four distinct mild seasons, crisp mountain air and 300+ days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities, encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo, biking or running along Pueblo's beautiful river trail system, golfing, tennis, hiking or skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily agricultural, with large and small-scale farming and ranching, and a diverse mix of service, manufacturing, and technology industries.
Colorado State University Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical and prescription insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible benefit plan
Basic term life insurance
Voluntary term life and AD&D lnsurance
Long-term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Travel accident insurance
Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance
Annual and sick leave
Retirement plans
Employee and dependent tuition discounts
State employee discounts via BenefitHub
Other incentives include v arious on-campus event, recreation, and meal discounts.
CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history (felony and misdemeanor), national sex offender search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.
The University reserves the right to check additional references, with prior notification given to the candidate.
Note: The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.
It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodations, please contact the Human Resources at (719) 549-2441 orhr@csupueblo.edu.
In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990, the University's annual security report is available at: https://www.csupueblo.edu/campus-safety.
Colorado State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the University complies with all other relevant, federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices.
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