Salary: $47,396.00 – $52,136.00 Annually
Location: Lakewood, CO
Job Number:
00739
Division: Student Affairs
Closing Date: 9/9/2024 11:59 PM
Mountain
To Apply
All applicants must submit:
1.Resume
2.Detailed letter of interest (cover letter)
addressing the job announcement.
Red Rocks Community College exemplifies extraordinary. We are dedicated to ourVision and Mission, which promote student achievement, staff
empowerment, and community engagement. We live our values: Integrity, Collaboration, Learning, Inclusiveness, and Communication.
RRCC
seeks applicants who understand and have first-hand experience working with diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to,
historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people
with disabilities.
Summary of Position
The Academic Advisor assists students in the
clarification of their life/career goals and in the development of educational plans for the realization of these goals. It is a
professional position at the College who guides prospective and current students through the admission process, course registration and
selection, program planning, degree completion, scholarships and college resources. In addition, the Academic Advisor serves as the Colleges
point of contact for students on courses, programs of study, transferability, educational and career
plans.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- BA/BS in counseling, human services (or
related field). - Two years full-time (or equivalent part time) academic advising or related experience.
Preferred
Qualifications
- Membership in or experience working in diverse communities and supporting the success of students and staff from
racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds that are underrepresented in the College. - Experience working in a community college or
university setting. - Experience working with Banner, Navigate or similar higher education software packages.
Physical &
Cognitive Demands
The following are some of the physical and cognitive demands commonly associated with this
position.
- Occasionally moves, positions, and transports files and office materials weighing up to 10 lbs.
- This is largely a
sedentary role. This position operates in an office environment and constantly uses a computer, and routinely uses standard office equipment
including phones, copiers, etc. - The person in this position constantly communicates with internal and external constituents and
students. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. - Cognitive demands include comparing, copying,
computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, synthesizing, negotiating, communicating, instructing, and interpersonal
skills.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement Red Rocks Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and
employees with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring
process and/or during the course of employment, please contact Jennifer Matthews, Executive Director of Human Resources, at (303) 914-6298
orJennifer.Matthews@rrcc.edu.
Starting Salary Starting salary is determined by education and experience in accordance with our
compensation plan. This is a full-time, FLSA-exempt position. This position has been exempted from the State Classified
System.
Candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Candidates may redact any personally identifiable information on their materials including but are not limited to age, date of birth, and
dates of attendance and date of graduation for educational institutions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
If you have
questions regarding this position, please contact us atHR@rrcc.edu.
Notice to all Applicants
- Final
candidate will be subject to successful completion of a background check, and, if applicable, a motor vehicle record review. - 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 their application material. - Final candidates are required to submit unofficial
transcripts for non-instructional positions and official transcripts for instructional positions to Human Resources within thirty (30) days
of hire. - Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
- Red Rocks Community College participates in
E-Verify. - Red Rocks Community College is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.
- All RRCC employees, except student employees,
contribute to Colorado PERA at a fixed percentage of their earnings and do not contribute to Social
Security. - Finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace.
RRCC/CCCS is an Equal Opportunity
Employer
Red Rocks Community College and Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded
with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In
all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to sex,
gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, familial status, veteran or military
status, pregnancy status, marital status, religion, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any
other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our Accommodations and Non-Discrimination policies, plus other helpful
information, can be found publicly at https://www.rrcc.edu/about-us/disclaimers-and-legal-notices.
W
e also believe in going further. At RRCC we have a focus on equity and belonging. We strive to create a community in which everyone feels
respected and valued for their unique talents and contributions, and where people from all backgrounds are able to achieve their goals. Red
Rocks Community College acknowledges that inclusion and equity are multifaceted and complex concepts, and that our efforts in these areas
will require innovation, intention, and an institutional commitment to these principles, across our entire college community.
Red
Rocks Community College is an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). As we move toward full HSI status, we are focused on servingness
and are committed to creating a learning environment where equity is expected and our Latinx students thrive.
For information
regarding Red Rocks Community College Security, including Clery Act/Crime Statistics for the campuses and surrounding area, please see
thehttps://www.rrcc.edu/about-us/disclaimers-and-legal-notices.
