Guided Pathways Advisor I

Details : Posted : February 19, 2025 Level :  Community College Professional 16, 12-month, Special Appointment Hours :  Full-time, 35 hours per week Closing Date :  The committee will begin the review of applications immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled with materials submitted by Wednesday, March 12, 2025 , receiving priority consideration. Location : CT State Naugatuck Valley   750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, CT  06708

• This position is not remote
• For more information, please visit the campus website or www.ct.edu / hr / jobs CT State Community College Mission : Connecticut State Community College provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The college supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, and advances positive change for the students, communities and industries it serves. CT State Community College Vision : Connecticut State Community College is recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut’s citizens and communities. CT State Community College Equity Statement : Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities. Anticipated Start Date :   May 2025 Position Summary : The Guided Pathway Advisor 1 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 research, and providing and coordinating resources, referrals and support to facilitate student retention and completion and eliminate equality gaps that exist for black, LatinX, and other marginalized students when compared to white students. Example of Job Duties : Under the direction of the Campus Director of Workforce Development and Continuing Education, the Guided Pathways Advisor 1 is responsible for implementing the Holistic Case Management Advising (HCMA) policy and the Guided Pathways Advising (GPA) program to improve students' abilities to successfully achieve their academic and career goals through effective performance in these essential duties : 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 and commencement ceremonies; Service on assigned committees and task forces; Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings.  These may involve attendance at evening or weekend events. This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description. Minimum Qualifications : Bachelor's degree with one (1) or more years of work experience OR a Master's Degree. Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following :   Familiarity with programs and strategies to support first-generation, low-income, non traditional, and minoritized students. Demonstrated ability to use technology in the workplace. Familiarity with the community college environment and its student population. Demonstrated ability to independently manage workload and meet deadlines. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively to solve problems. Experience providing high quality and equitable customer service in a fast-paced and high-volume environment. Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.). Preferred Qualifications : Experience supporting students in academic goal-setting and career planning Experience in academic advising or case management Starting Salary : Minimum Salary; $63,585 approximate annual plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits. The salary will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications such as education and job-related experience, and internal equity.  Position may become permanent tenure track depending on funding, college needs and student enrollment.  We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans ; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance . You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits.  Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable.  Application Instructions : To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume.  The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.   Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable. For more information or to apply via our website at www.ct.edu / hr / jobs Selection Procedure : Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Candidates who have been selected and approved to interview will be contacted, and finalists will be recommended for further consideration by the Hiring Manager for final selection and recommendation for employment. The selection process may also include practical exercises (i.e., teaching demonstration and / or other written, technical, manipulative, or simulation exercises) to evaluate candidates' qualifications. Background Screening : 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, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification. 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 CSCC 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 disorder, 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 : John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas, PhD, MSW, Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, (jchaisson-cardenas@commnet.edu). CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M / F Powered by JazzHR

Salary : $63,585