POSITION SUMMARY
The purpose of the Pathway Navigator positions will be to support students who are Concurrently Enrolled (CE) at the Community College of Aurora (CCA), as well as those students who are enrolled at CCA but who are undecided on their program of study. With focus on these populations, the primary goal will be to provide the additional support needed to take these students from enrollment to completion, and into a meaningful career. Each of CCA’s Pathway Navigators will carry a caseload of approximately 200 students, of which it is estimated that 75% of students will be CE high school seniors and 25% will be current CCA students with prior CE credits who remain undecided in their educational pathway. All CCA Pathway Navigators will practice proactive and individualized advising, helping students to understand enrollment, career options, identifying academic programs and pathways, providing information, resources, referral to campus and community resources, and tracking their progress through completion. 
The new Pathway Navigator positions are grant funded with support from the Sturm Family Foundation and will help CCA fund these positions over a four-year period. As a result, the Pathway Navigator positions must meet the objectives and goals as established by the college in collaboration with the donor. Annual reporting will be required, and each Pathway Navigator will be responsible for tracking student metrics based on the established goals and objectives. We are targeting a start date of November 10th.

OVERVIEW OF CCA 

The Community College of Aurora serves our diverse community by providing high-quality instruction and support services to prepare students for transfer and employment. We are particularly interested in applicants that demonstrate a commitment to working with individuals and groups from diverse identities, including but not limited to: socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, disability, multilingual learners, veterans, non-traditional, race and ethnic backgrounds.

More than 20 different languages and 60 countries are represented at CCA. In addition to traditional degree and certificate programs, CCA offers non-credit professional development courses, customized training, and economic and workforce development resources to employer partners and individual professionals seeking to enhance the capacity and productivity of their workforce or individual knowledge and skills. The college centers diversity, equity, and inclusion and we actively seek to employee partners who want to join us in working to reducing outcome gaps among our diverse student population.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Recruitment and enrollment of Concurrent Enrollment Students:
The Pathway Navigators will develop relationships with Concurrent Enrollment students, encouraging students to pursue a higher education pathway at the Community College of Aurora.  Working in collaboration with the Concurrent Enrollment staff, CE advisors, high school counselors and district liaisons for each school district, they will develop a smooth pathway for matriculation ofhigh schoolseniors. The primary goal in working with this group is to increase matriculation rates of CE students at CCA by 5% each year for the first three years of the grant program. Recruitment efforts include but not limited to:

• Host parent college information nights.
• Advise, assist, and present to students and their families on academic program options, policies and requirements, paying for college, career exploration, and other college-focused presentations
• Hold regular weekly office hours in the high schools.
• Organize high school student visits to both CCA campuses.
• Represent CCA at recruiting events and activities focused on matriculating CE students.  Includes some nights and weekends.
• Assist in developing and implementing district-wide, campus based, and program specific marketing and recruitment strategies aimed at matriculating CE students.
• Serve as the informational liaison between the student and campus departments involved in student enrollment, including Financial Aid, Admissions, Registration & Records, Pathway Advising, Careers Service, Transfer Success, etc. 

• Conduct one-on-one meetings 
• Utilize resources and best practices that encourage student success, belonging, persistence, retention and completion.
• Monitor academic progress, degree declaration, and career development opportunities, and intervene as needed. 
• Demonstrate knowledge of the CCA pathways and programs within each pathway to assist students in determining their pathway and declaring a program of study 
• Provide referral to appropriate campus resources and areas to assist with Academic Course Maps, transfer information, and career exploration activities.
• Engage in basic career planning conversations with students and work in collaboration with Career Services to match student career interests to courses/programs of study and to identify the related pathway.
• Maintain student contact as appropriate through in-person contact, mail, telephone, e-mail, or other computer-mediated systems.

• Utilize available reports, tracking, assessment, and communication technologies (specifically EAB Navigate, DegreeWorks, Purple Briefcase, Recruit) to implement proactive advising strategies
• Collect data and information to assess progress towards program goals and objectives, contributing to annual reporting requirements.

• Work in collaboration with the Financial Aid office providing students with understanding of basic financial literacy, debt, and default management information.
• Maintain current knowledge of CCA policies and procedures for admissions, enrollment, and program completion
• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with other staff members, students, faculty, academic/instructional staff, and administrators
• Strong collaboration, problem-solving, interpersonal, oral and written communication, and critical thinking skills
• Commitment to creating an inclusive learning & work environment and demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, families, faculty, and staff of diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work some required evening and weekend hours
• Ability to travel to multiple high school locations and CCA campuses on a daily, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly basis

• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Master’s degree (preferably in higher education, student affairs, advising, or a related field)
• Academic advising experience or career advising experience
• Experience conducting case management, providing interventions, and monitoring progress
• Knowledge or experience implementing best practices that lead to enrollment, retention and success of students
• Experience utilizing student information database systems such as Banner and EAB Navigate or a similar platform
• Experience collecting and/or utilizing data to drive decisions, monitor progress and write reports.
• Experience creating and implementing student services, programs and resources for a college campus
• Experience and/or general understanding of high school and traditional age college students 
• Experience providing support and assistance to encourage enrollment, retention and completion to students that are first generation, diverse in their racial and ethnic identity, ability, gender identity and sexual orientation, age, international/citizenship status, and veteran or military status.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Salary Range: Anticipated starting salary range: $51,852.00 annually. This salary is 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, including generous leave, holiday, and education benefits. Full time employees immediately upon hire earn 15 hours a month annual leave and 10 hours a month sick leave.

Deadline to Submit Application Material: An initial review of applications will begin on Monday, October 21, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.  

Application Process: When submitting your online application, 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. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at HR@ccaurora.edu.  

By applying 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.

Application Checklist 

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

• A complete online application
• A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position
• A current resume uploaded as an attachment to your online application
• Candidates identified as finalists must provide three to five professional references, at least two of which must include a current direct supervisor and most recent supervisor. If you cannot provide two supervisor references, an opportunity will be afforded for discussion and consideration of alternative references with the CCA Human Resource Office.  Please note, out of professional courtesy to you, we will not contact your current supervisor without first providing notice to you as a candidate and only when a contingent offer is pending in order to protect the confidentiality of your application to the full extent possible. 
• If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation is required as part of your application. Please submit this as an attachment to your application. Please note that you have the right to redact dates from your transcript during the application process. A full, unredacted copy will be required upon hire.
• For any questions or technical issues please contact HR@CCAurora.edu.

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 the COPERA web page.                
• Individuals currently or formerly employed by  the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, and/or who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.         
• For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Erica Hines, Chief Human Resources & Personnel Success Officer at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207H, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at (303) 340-7231 or e-mail at Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu.  

Colorado Residency Requirement: 

Eligible applicants must be either a current Colorado resident or be able to provide proof of residency in Colorado within 30 days of the start date for the position, or they may be deemed ineligible for employment with the Community College of Aurora.  Please contact HR@CCAurora.edu with any questions.  

Community College of Aurora Inclusive Excellence Statement:  

 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.  Recognizing our diversity is only the first step toward Inclusive Excellence.

 We must also be intentional in valuing cultural differences and experiences, while incorporating them into practices, curricula, and policies.

Welcoming, Respectful, Inclusive - Together, we are CCA. 

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.

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 Erica Hines at (303) 340-7231 or erica.hines@ccaurora.eduat 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) 340-7231 or Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu. 

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, marital status, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Erica Hines, Chief Human Resources & Personnel Success Officer at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207E, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at (303) 340-7231 or e-mail at Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu.