The Career and Transfer Center has an opening for a part-time Career Advisor that will guide students in academic and career exploration. The Advisor will work within an innovative team environment dedicated to student success through leading-edge practices in guided pathways and career development. The Advisor will work with undeclared students to develop and implement career plans and assist with career assessment, job search strategies, resume writing, academic and career exploration, transfer planning, and other activities to guide the student toward meeting their goals.

The Advisor will also assist with classroom presentations for the First Year Experience program, career exploration workshops, and other campus programming that aligns with the student’s career exploration journey.

The successful candidate will be an energetic, self-motivated, and goal-oriented professional with a commitment to building an inclusive environment. Must provide exemplary customer service and be able to relate and build rapport with people of all age groups, academic backgrounds, and cultures. The Career and Transfer Advisor must have exemplary interpersonal skills and effective communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited institution, OR
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and two years of experience in an advising or counseling role at a post-secondary educational institution may substitute for the master’s degree requirement, but will not count towards the minimum experience requirement.
• One year of experience in an academic advising, recruitment, career advising, or workforce development setting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Counseling, Student Development, Education, or a field of study that enhances the individual's ability to assist students in an academic environment.
• 3-5 years of advising/career counseling experience in a community college setting or workforce development experience.
• MBTI and Strong Interest Inventory certification.
• Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) or Master Career Counselor (MCC) credentialed or other career coaching/counseling certification.
• Experience developing and conducting workshops that assist students/clients with career development.
• Knowledge of Banner, Navigate, and Microsoft Office suite.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive learning & work environment and demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff of diverse backgrounds.
• Competent in both written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with other staff members, students, and administrators, and be able to be productive in time-sensitive and at times, high-pressured situations.

PAY RATE:  Pay rate for this position is $20.00 per hour. This is a 9-month, part-time, FLSA non-exempt temporary position. Not to exceed 28 hours per week.

TO APPLY: All applicants must submit a resume, detailed letter of interest addressing the job announcement, unofficial transcripts, copies of certifications (if applicable), and names and contact information for three professional references. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. To submit your application, scroll to the bottom of this page. 

 If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at ACCAskHR@arapahoe.edu.

PHYSICAL & COGNITIVE DEMANDS:

The following are some of the physical and cognitive demands commonly associated with this position.

•  This is largely a sedentary role. This position operates in a standard office environment and constantly uses a computer and routinely uses standard office equipment including phones, copiers, scanners, etc.
• Cognitive demands include comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, synthesizing, negotiating, communicating, instructing, and interpersonal skills.
• Occasionally moves, positions, and transports office supplies and equipment, up to 10 lbs.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT:  Arapahoe Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Angela Johnson, Director of Human Resources, at (303) 797-5715 or angela.johnson@arapahoe.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 candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within thirty (30) days of hire.
• ACC participates in the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, PERA-eligible employees are required to contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit the COPERA web page.
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
• Arapahoe Community College participates in E-Verify.
• Arapahoe Community College is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.

Arapahoe Community College is an equal opportunity employer and 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, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. 

We seek to respect, understand, and embrace the diversity of our students, staff, faculty, and the community we proudly serve. We oppose discrimination and strive to foster an equitable and inclusive learning environment for our students that reflects the diverse nature of our world through professional development, responsive programming, reflection, and action. 

For information regarding Arapahoe Community College Security, including Clery Act / Crime Statistics for the campus and surrounding area, please see the Arapahoe Community College Annual Security Report. For a hard copy report, please visit ACC Campus Police Department, Room AM2600 at 5900 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, Colorado 80120.

Required Skills Required Experience

• Must be 18 years or older
• Experienced manager with 6+ years of proven leadership in a service-oriented environment
• Experience leading a team required
• Flexibility in location and schedule
• Responsible for leading a shift while training
• Ability to lift to 45 pounds
• Competent with basic math, comfortable using computers, calculators and 10-keys
• Has a passion to continuously learn about dogs, cats and small animals
• Instinctively gracious: genuinely enjoys making others feel welcome
• Highly accountable: follows through on commitments
• Has integrity: says and does what she or he believes to be right
• Has good judgment: makes rational, ethical decisions aimed toward long-term goals and outcomes
• A self-starter, but happy to take direction and learn from others
• A team player: contributes to the happiness and effectiveness of co-workers
• Has the flexibility to adapt to a work schedule that reflects the needs of customers, coworkers and Mud Bay
• Interested in building a career with Mud Bay