Life Directions Center Advisor

About the Job

The Life Directions Center (LDC) Advisor position reports to the Director of the Life Directions Center and functions under Academic Affairs in the College of Undergraduate Studies. Each LDC Advisor serves a cohort of students and provides training and support to Faculty Advisors who in tandem provide quality academic advising to students. Each LDC Advisor provides leadership over a specific set of academic programs that coincide with the academic major where the faculty teach. The purpose of the LDC is to equip authentic disciples of Christ to achieve academic success, discern their life calling, and engage in meaningful service.

Job Location: Fully on-site - must reside and work legally in the U.S. Regular work location: Lakewood, Colorado.

About CCU

COLORADO CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (CCU) is the premier interdenominational Christian university in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, delivering world-class education to thousands of students. The fully accredited, nonprofit University is located in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb of Denver. Colorado Christian University was founded in 1914. CCU’s motto is--grace and truth. This motto comes from John 1.14: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (ESV)

CCU’s Mission:

Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth.

What is most appealing about working at CCU?

• Faith-friendly: CCU’s culture is unique to higher education. Where else can you pursue academic excellence yet read the Holy Bible, pray with teammates and students at work, and work to impact our culture in support of Christian values?
• Convictionally Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God’s Word.
• Live out your calling: We are a traditional evangelical university where you can invest your God-given talents and abilities alongside coworkers and teammates, while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.

Key Job Duties

• Contribute to CCU’s mission: CCU provides Christ-centered higher education to transform students to impact the world with grace and truth. The LDC Advisor contributes to this mission by guiding and encouraging students to fulfill their God-given calling and educational goals by providing quality, Christ-centered advising to enhance and advance exemplary academics, spiritual growth, and engagement with the world.
• Advising Students: Advise a cohort of students comprised of each class (freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior). A typical cohort size is 75-85 students. This holistic advising includes academic advising and mentoring as well as personal and spiritual care.
• Academic Advising: Provide academic advising to students including major exploration and confirmation, course selection, and adherence to a degree plan to ensure timely graduation and assist the student in pursuing opportunities to meet their academic goals.
• Technical Support: Provide technical support and training to faculty as they partner in the academic advising process with their own cohorts of students.
• Communication and Collaboration: Work with faculty, Deans, and the Registrar's Office (Service Central) to ensure cohesive communication regarding academic requirements. Support the LDC’s learning outcomes in an educational process that, by design, facilitates students’ understanding of the meaning and purpose of higher education and fosters their intellectual and personal development toward academic success and life-long learning.
• Transfer Credit Process: Navigate students through the transfer of credit process from other institutions and the College Board courses and placement exams.
• Student Services: Update and maintain detailed records of students' academic progress using office tools and the University database system. Provide support for student services that may include study abroad, internship fairs, connection events, international student affairs, student athlete advising, etc… This may include pursuing outside training and certification, planning events or fairs to display services/resources available to students.
• Coaching Students: Coach students on a variety of topics including: God’s calling on their life, their faith journey, service to others, and personal, spiritual, and interest assessments, as well as academic and life goals.
• Academic Affairs: Support CCU's Academic Affairs through involvement in campus-wide programming, committees, and events. This may include attending events after normal business hours and on weekends.
• Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of the Life Directions Center.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to walk, stand, sit, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, speak with clarity, and have appropriate vision and hearing capabilities.
• You may be required to work occasional irregular hours, including some nights and weekends.