Coordinator, First Year, OPTICA

Description

Annual salary is $47,457 or higher depending on experience.

Pueblo Community College is not able to provide sponsorship for applicants who do not currently have the legal right to work in the United States or require transfer of a Visa.

Please Note: An applicant may redact any information on an unofficial transcript that reveals years of attendance, date of graduation, or age.

Must be a resident of the State of Colorado or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment.

Pueblo Community College Statement:
Pueblo Community College (PCC) believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. PCC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. We seek leaders committed to these same ideals

Pueblo Community College embraces continuous improvement and has adopted it as its culture and as a necessary part of every job description. Our job descriptions incorporate and utilize the principles and tools of continuous improvement found in the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Open Pathways model. The Open Pathways is unique in that its improvement component, the Quality Initiative, affords institutions the opportunity to pursue improvement projects that meet their current needs and aspirations.

Job Duties

• Develops, coordinates, participates, and delivers outreach programs and recruitment efforts for prospective students and families.
• Tracks and reports recruitment information and monitors enrollment progress.
• Researches and utilizes data and recruitment tools for outreach.
• Develops and leads orientation and student onboarding activities to proactively address barriers to student success by connecting students to resources to troubleshoot common issues experienced at the beginning of their first semester.
• Meets with new and assigned students on an individual and group basis to provide proactive/holistic advising that focuses on academic planning and student development.
• Develops, plans, and coordinates programming that promotes student retention using advanced knowledge in learning styles, financial literacy, transfer guidance, cultural programs, and career exploration.
• Monitors early alert reporting system to provide interventions related to students’ academic performance and social issues to resolve barriers to student success.
• Implements best practices in student development theory and provides timely feedback to support the social-cognitive needs of students to maintain a connection to campus.
• Utilizes standardized reporting practices to accurately document interactions, evaluations, referrals, and conversations with assigned student caseload within the Navigate platform.

• Works independently with little supervision or as part of a team.
• Communicates effectively with students, colleagues, and others.
• Interacts professionally and respectfully with students, colleagues, and others.
• Assesses individual and department work processes and recommends improvements.
• Complies with State Fiscal Rules, State Board policies, System and College protocols, and departmental procedures.
• Obtains and maintains proficiency with required systems and equipment.
• Maintains confidentiality of student and employee information as required.
• Completes all required compliance training within the established timeline.
• Serves on committees and other groups as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two or more years working with students in secondary or higher education.
• Experience with student counseling, student services, and/or social services.
• Experience presenting to individuals or to groups.

• Valid state driver’s license during period of employment.
• Active membership (or willingness to join once employed) in student affairs professional organization.

• Knowledge of laws, accreditation standards, and best practices pertaining to student counseling, student learning, student retention, and student life.
• Knowledge of student privacy laws including FERPA.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.