Job Description

GUIDED PATHWAYS ADVISOR II  (5 POSITIONS)

JOB DETAILS Posted: February 12, 2021 Level: Community College Professional level 18, 12-month, tenure track position Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week Job Posting: CSCU 21-01 PC#: TBD Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM (EST), on FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 2021

LOCATION: HOUSATONIC CC (BRIDGEPORT CT) MIDDLESEX CC (MIDDLETOWN, CT) NORTHWESTERN CC (WINSTED CT)  

Currently this position is both on-ground and online as we continue to face the challenges of COVID, in the future, without COVID concerns, the schedule may continue to be both on-ground and online.

ANTICPATED STARTING DATE:  Spring 2021

BACKGROUND: The Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education, through the Students First plan, has set a course to consolidate the twelve public community colleges under a single accreditation as Connecticut State Community College (CSCC) and simultaneously adopt Guided Pathways practices and principles that increase credential attainment and eliminate equity gaps that exist for black, LatinX, and other marginalized students.

The Board of Regents codified their commitment to Guided Pathways with the passage of the Holistic Case Management Advising (HCMA) policy. The HCMA policy lays the foundation to scale the Guided Pathways Advising (GPA)program to all 60,000 community college students in the State of Connecticut; it drastically reduces advisor to student ratios from their current level at 750/1 to 250/1, requires all students to create an academic and career plan, ensures students receive personalized and proactive supports, and integrates advising technology into practice.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Guided Pathways Advisor II provides advising, support, mentoring, and guidance to an adjusted case load of 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 outreach, and providing and coordinating resources, referrals, and support to facilitate student retention and completion and eliminate equity gaps that exist for Black, LatinX, and other marginalized students.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Masters’ Degree in education, counseling, student development, social work, enrollment management or related field with one (1) year of professional experience in academic advising, counseling, or related area.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES IN THE FOLLOWING:

• Supporting students in academic goal setting and career planning. 
• Programs and strategies to support first-generation, low-income, non-traditional, and minoritized students.
• Using technology in the workplace.
• Working within a community college environment and its student population.

SUBSTITUTION ALLOWED: Applicant who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references.  Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Developing and/or leading academic advising programming.
• Using educational technology such as, student information systems, student success and/or academic advising platforms.
• Data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Advising and/or retention programs based on national best-practices such as, Guided Pathways, Achieving the Dream, etc.

EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES: Under the direction of the of the Campus Advising Lead, The Guided Pathways Advisor II is accountable for implementing and supporting the administration of the Holistic Case Management Advising (HCMA) program in order to improve students’ abilities to successfully achieve their academic and career goals through effective performance in the following functional areas: Student Engagement; Academic and Career Advising; Retention and Holistic Support; Advising Program Development; Supervision and Leadership; Technology Fluency and Data Analytics; Compliance and Reporting.

In addition to the responsibilities 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. All of 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. Schedule will be based on departmental needs and may include daytime, evening, and weekends.

STARTING SALARY: Salary $67587 plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: TO APPLY YOU MUST SUBMIT A COVER LETTER AND RESUME VIA THE CAREER PORTAL PAGE AT:   North - West Region - Career Page (applytojob.com)

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.

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.  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 CSCU 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:  Debra Freund, Manager of Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion: DFreund@commnet.edu

CSCU IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F

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