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Guided Pathways Advisor I

Employer
Connecticut State Colleges and Universities
Location
Connecticut, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Sep 20, 2021


Details:

Posted: September 19, 2021
Level: Community College Professional 16, 12-month, tenure track position
Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week
Job Posting #: CSCC 21-27
PC# TBD
Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm (EST) on on Tuesday, October 19, 2021

LOCATION:
Capital Community College (4 positions)- 950 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103

For more information on each college please click on the college to be directed to their website.

ANTICIPATED STARTING DATE :
Fall 2021

BACKGROUND:

T he Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education, through the Students First plan, has set a course to consolidate the twelve public community colleges under a single accreditation as Connecticut State Community College (CSCC) and simultaneously adopt Guided Pathways practices and principles that increase credential attainment and eliminate equity gaps that exist for black, LatinX, and other marginalized students.

The Board of Regents codified their commitment to Guided Pathways with the passage of the Holistic Case Management Advising (HCMA) policy. The HCMA policy lays the foundation to scale the Guided Pathways Advising (GPA) program to all 60,000 community college students in the State of Connecticut; it drastically reduces advisor to student ratios from their current level at 750/1 to 250/1, requires all students to create an academic and career plan, ensures students receive personalized and proactive supports and integrates advising technology into practice.

POSITION SUMMARY:

T he Guided Pathways Advisor I provides advising, support, mentoring, and guidance to students under the Holistic Case Management Advising (HCMA) policy and resultant Guided Pathways Advising (GPA) program. Guided Pathways Advisors serve as the primary point of contact for students from admission to completion. Advisors support students in the creation of an academic and career plan and are responsible for monitoring student progress on their plan, conducting outreach, and providing and coordinating resources, referrals, and support to facilitate student retention and completion and eliminate equity gaps that exist for Black, LatinX, and other marginalized students.

Incumbents must possess a proven ability to effectively work with a culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and student. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.) Incumbents are expected to work independently and collaboratively to manage workload and meet deadlines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelor’s Degree and one (1) year of work experience OR A Masters’ Degree; or a combination of education, training, and experience, which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

The successful candidate must have experience in the following:

  • Experience with programs and strategies to support first-generation, low-income, non-traditional, minoritized, and at-risk students,
  • Experience utilizing technology for day-to-day tasks.


SUBSTITUTION ALLOWED:

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Supporting students in academic goal setting and career planning.
  • Two (2) years’ experience with academic advising, enrollment management, student affairs, and/or case management.
  • Using educational and/or case management technology platforms.
  • Supporting students or clients in overcoming personal or academic challenges.
  • Experience using data to improve services.
  • Developing and delivering programming for students.
  • Conducting intakes and making referrals.
  • Bilingual /multilingual.


EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES:

Under the direction and supervision of the Guided Pathways Advisor II or Campus Advising Lead, the Guided Pathways Advisor I is responsible for implementing the Holistic Case Management Advising (HCMA) policy and the Guided Pathways Advising (GPA) program in order to improve students’ abilities to successfully achieve their academic and career goals through effective performance in these essential areas: Student Engagement; Academic and Career Advising; Retention and Holistic Supports; Advising Program Development; Technology Fluency and Data Analytics.

In addition to the accountabilities listed above, the incumbent is required to carry out the essential duties of Attendance and participation at convocation, commencement, and all-college functions; service on assigned committees and task forces; attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings. Within contractual guidelines, attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings, and events may involve evenings or weekend attendance.

This posting includes qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.

The schedule will be based on departmental needs and may include daytime, evening, and weekends.

STARTING SALARY:
$57,604 plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

To apply you must submit a cover letter, resume and a copy of Official College Transcripts.

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CSCU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disability, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Nicholas D'Agostino Manager of Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion Ndagostino@commnet.edu

CSCU IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F.

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