Advising & Retention Specialist

ABOUT COLORADO NORTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE:

Colorado Northwestern Community College
(CNCC) fosters educational excellence and student success, prepares students for local and global citizenship, anticipates and responds to
the needs of surrounding communities, and contributes to evolving regional economic development. CNCC is a small, rural community college
located in Northwest Colorado with campuses located in Rangely, CO and Craig, CO. CNCC offers an exceptional experience to employees with
outdoor activities, wildlife, and small rural communities. 

The College has various unique programs including Aviation
Technology (Flight), Aviation Maintenance Technology, National Park Service Academy and the Paleontology Plan of Study. We also offer great
opportunities for our students in Nursing, Dental Hygiene and Automotive Technology. The college provides AA, AS, AAS, and certificate
programs so students have excellent choices in their degree plans.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The overall responsibility of this position is to coordinate an effective advising process for Colorado Northwestern Community College
(CNCC). The incumbent will facilitate an approach to advising that is both broadly collaborative (with faculty, student success committee,
and within learning support activities) and that ensures the quality and consistency of advising in alignment with the mission, vision, and
strategic goals of the college. This position will coordinate support options available to students and career information into the advising
and transfer process, to develop and implement proactive measures that enhance the likelihood that students will meet their educational
goals. This position serves as a vital component of the CNCC student success effort and takes a proactive approach to coordinating and
enhancing the effectiveness of the advising program, alert processes and student support resources. This position would be responsible for
advising and retention with the goal of improving current retention, graduation rates, and overall student satisfaction.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

Effective implementation of CNCC Advising and Student Support Efforts:

1.
Coordinate all aspects of the advising process

2. Contribute to the development and improvement of the advising and student support
processes.

3. Assign students to faculty advisors.

4. Carry an advising load.

5. Maintain current knowledge of
curricular requirements and state transfer policies (60+60, Pathways, Degrees with designation etc.); develop a thorough understanding of
CNCC degree, graduation and other policies as they impact student success.

6. Facilitate student transition to workforce or other
institutions of higher learning.

7. Assist in the design and implementation of the pre-registration and orientation programs and
services as they relate to student advising.

8. Serve on the Student Success Committee, Campus Assessment Resource & Evaluation
(CARE) Team, and other committees as needed.

9. Serve as an app administrator for EAB Navigate

10. Manage grade check process,
early alerts and progress reports

11. Assist with managing and organizing the college and career fair.

12. Assist with
managing and overseeing career services programs (Sparty’s Professional Closet, resume writing, etc) 

13. Assist with
facilitating all accessibility services for students with disabilities by maintaining accurate, confidential student records and
administering educational accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

14. Attend system meetings and
functional groups that pertained to advising and retention.

15. Coordinate the communication for each semester start, add/ drop and
withdraw days to all on-campus and CCC Online students.

16. Other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, ABILITIES
& KNOWLEDGE:

· Knowledge of broad employment trends as relating to majors and course of study options.

· Ability to make group presentations and public appearances to represent the college.

· Ability to positively
connect with and assist individuals across broad populations including persons with disabilities, first generation students, etc.

· Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, administration and the general public.

· Ability
to be self-directed under general supervision

· Ability to effectively organize and prioritize in a manner which is reflective
of the Student Support Department’s priorities.

· Understanding of common transfer, articulation, and matriculation
requirements, expectations, and processes.

· Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

· Gain the confidence of students, faculty, and staff

· Ability to intentionally build connections with students,
staff and faculty to foster relationships based on trust and confidence.

· Ability to maintain current knowledge of complex
requirements affecting student success, completion, and transfer.

· Strong oral and written communication skills

· Ability to function effectively in a complex interdepartmental and team environment.

MINIMUM/ESSENTIAL
QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education and Training: Bachelor’s Degree OR
Associate’s Degree and 2+ years of experience in higher education.

2. Prior Related
Experience: Previous Advising and Retention and/or CCCS experience

3. Licensure/Certification:
Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel

4. Equipment/Software Skills:
Computer proficiency including knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite

5. Other Qualifications:

· Knowledge of academic environments

· Ability to maintain confidentiality

· Attention
to detail

· Willingness to develop new skills as needed

· Strong professional communication, interpersonal, and
organizational skills

· Excellent customer services skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Education and Training: Master’s Degree

· Equipment/Software Skills:
Previous BANNER, DegreeWorks and/or Navigate software experience

APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS:

All interested and qualified applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume and
three letters of recommendation, along with a completed Colorado Northwestern Community College application for exempt employment to the
Department of Human Resources.

Colorado Northwestern Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Colorado Northwestern Community College 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. Colorado Northwestern Community College will take appropriate steps to ensure that the lack of English language
skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in vocational education programs. The College has designated Jennifer Rea,
Associate Dean of Students and Campus Life, as its Title IX/EO Coordinator and Brett Caskey, Associate Dean of Student Success, as its
ADA/Section 504/Title II Coordinator with the responsibility to coordinate its civil rights compliance activities and grievance procedures.
If you have any questions regarding Title IX/EO please contact Jennifer Rea, at (970) 675-3229 or jennifer.rea@cncc.edu and for questions regarding ADA/Section 504/Title II please
contact Brett Caskey at 970-675-3213 or brett.caskey@cncc.edu.
Reasonable accommodations are available. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Angela Miller, Executive Director of Human
Resources, at 970.675.3235 or angela.miller@cncc.edu.

You
may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Region VIII, Federal Office Building, 1244 North Speer
Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204, telephone (303) 844-3417.

Title IX/EO Coordinator

Name: Jennifer Rea

Address: 500 Kennedy Drive, Rangely, CO 81648

Phone: 970.675.3229

Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Name: Angela
Miller

Address: 500 Kennedy Drive Rangely, CO 81648

Phone: 970.675.3235

Deputy EO Coordinator

Name:
Angela Miller

Address: 500 Kennedy Drive Rangely, CO 81648

Phone: 970.675.3235

ADA/Section 504/Title II
Coordinator

Name: Brett Caskey

Address: 500 Kennedy Drive, Rangely CO 81648

Phone: 970.675.3213