Guided Pathways Advisor I

About the role

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. Advisors serve as the primary point of contact for students from admission to completion. They support students in creating an academic and career plan and monitor student progress, conduct research, and provide and coordinate resources, referrals, and support to facilitate student retention and completion.

Responsibilities

• Student engagement
• Academic and Career Advising
• Retention and Holistic Supports
• Advising Program Development
• Technology Fluency and Data Analytics

Requirements

• 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
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriately related field and one (1) or more years of related experience OR A Master’s degree in an appropriately related field and up to two (2) years of related experience; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Skills

• 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
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Benefits

CT State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous leave policies
• Multiple retirement plan options
• Comprehensive health insurance choices
• Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)

Pay

$66,804 approximate annual

Schedule

Standard Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Benefits

For more information, visit: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit the following:

• A cover letter
• A current resume

In your cover letter, you must clearly address how your experience and skills align with each of the required and preferred qualifications. The cover letter may be entered as text in the application system or uploaded as a single combined file with the resume. Your resume must include the names of three (3) current professional references, including their titles, email addresses, and telephone numbers.

Important Notes

• Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered
• Links to external resume or profile sites will not be accepted
• Apply online at: www.ct.edu/hr/jobs
• CSCU cannot sponsor work visas
• Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States

Selection Process

After the closing date, applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be those who best meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and who submitted all required materials by the deadline. The selection process may include interviews and practical exercises (e.g., written, technical, or simulation exercises). Finalists will be recommended to the Hiring Manager for final selection.

Background Screening

Employment offers are contingent upon: Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks

Equity Statement

CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups.