Salary: $48,517.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 240290-1

Location: 16000 East CentreTech Parkway Aurora, CO

Department:




Overview of CCA and the COSI Back to Work Program

The Community College of Aurora (CCA) is a public, two-year community college serving Aurora and east metro Denver.
The Colorado Department of Higher Education's (CDHE) Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI) was created in 2014 to increase the attainment of postsecondary credentials and degrees for underserved students in Colorado. Community Partner Program Grants (CPP) are designed to increase the availability and accessibility of pre-collegiate and postsecondary student support services throughout the state.

The multi-year grants are distributed to improve and enhance enrollment and retention in public postsecondary institutions, through proactive advising, wraparound support, and other support services.

On May 1, 2020, CDHE released a request for proposal to solicit applications for a COSI Back to Work grant to support of workers displaced by COVID-19. Community College of Aurora (CCA) received a COSI Back to Work award in June 2020, and is currently funded through June 30, 2023.

The COSI Back to Work grant requires prioritizing of new or re-engaged students who have lost their jobs or experienced financial impact due to COVID-19. The students must enroll and complete-within the grant term-a certification or degree program that aligns with Colorado Top Jobs.

CDHE and COSI seek to improve strategies for engaging adults in postsecondary education. This project not only supports short-term COVID-19 relief efforts but also informs COSI's longer-term strategy to serve adult students.

COSI is particularly interested in which interventions, service models, and critical components of services have the most significant potential to improve enrollment, persistence, and completion outcomes for adults with some college and no degree.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Navigator for the COSI Back to Work Program will be responsible for successfully leading a significant outreach, recruitment, completion and employment program for adult workers displaced by the COVID-19 crisis. The Navigator will have a case-load of approximately 100-150 students.

The Navigator must possess strong collaboration skills to build and continue building upon the established strong relationships with the CCA Foundation, Financial Aid Office, Career Services Office, community partners such as county workforce centers, and the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE).

The Navigator will be expected to evaluate and elevate current student support and programming. The Navigator must also have attention to detail to ensure the academic success of student participants and report successes to CDHE.

Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills
Recruiting (15%)

• Work with the Center for Outreach and Recruitment to identify community partners and target population resources
• Develop strategies and materials for recruitment of displaced adult workers.
• Provide leadership and support to the Center for Outreach and Recruitment in efforts to engage displaced workers in the community

Scholar Support (50%)

• Coach a caseload of approximately 100-150 students, providing individualized support toward academic, social, life-skills and employability skill development.
• Assist in scholar selection.
• Meet individually with each student during the semester to develop and revisit academic goals and progress and support student needs.
• Track academic progress and facilitate academic, career and financial success plans.
• Reinforce and maintain college-wide model to directly impact and improve completion rates of recipients.
• Understand financial needs of scholars and work with financial aid office to reduce loan amounts borrowed by scholars.
• Facilitate introduction of students to Career Services staff and ensure pre-graduation meeting with career advisors.

Programming Development and Support (25%)

• Ensure scholars complete the FAFSA and/or institutional scholarship application.
• Develop COSI Back to Work student community.
• Develop system to track scholar success and academic progress. Including, but not limited to: fall-to-fall retention, academic standing, number of credit hours taken per academic year and progress towards receipt of credential.
• Develop regular communication system for students.
• Ensure scholars actively participate in student engagement and retention programs, workshops and activities.
• Other student engagement and retention duties as assigned.

Program Assessment and Evaluation (10%)

• Compile and report success metrics of project to CDHE.
• Monitor compliance with grant agreement guidelines.
• Execute assessments such as scholar satisfaction surveys and exit surveys.

Minimum qualifications & Requirements

• Associate's degree from accredited institution or Twenty-Four (24) months of student support service experience
• Experience with developing and executing program evaluation.
• Experience in holistic student advising, advocacy and case management, or other related experience.
• Experience working with first-generation and low-income students.
• Experience working with a diverse student body (including, but not limited to: working adults, women, persons with disabilities, persons with military background, students of varying ethnic and national backgrounds, etc.) to increase student retention and completion.
• Experience working in postsecondary recruiting and/or career services

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• Knowledge of inclusive excellence and how it is applied to community college students.
• Knowledge of Banner.
• Experience in a community college setting.
• Knowledge of scholarship success models and scholarship student needs.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and diverse groups of individuals
• Administrative Experience, preferably in Higher Education
• Knowledge of campus resources and information

ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES/KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Coursework related to developing learning outcomes, assessment, building academic partnerships, and student leadership development
• Experience building collaborative relationships and partnerships with faculty, administrators, staff, students, and community stakeholders
• Demonstrated cultural competence of working with historically marginalized groups
• Committed to and focused on the mission, vision, and values of CCA

Supplemental information

Anticipated starting salary $48,517.00. This salary is determined by the qualifications of the selected candidate balanced with departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information. CCA offers an excellent benefit plan, including generous leave, holiday, and education benefits. Full time employees immediately upon hire earn 15 hours a month annual leave and 10 hours a month sick leave.

Deadline to Submit Application Material: An initial review of applications will begin on Monday , February 27, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.

Application Process: When submitting your online application, please include a cover letter, current resume, and professional references. Official transcripts showing the highest degree achieved should be submitted to HR@ccaurora.edu upon offer of employment. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at HR@ccaurora.edu.

By applying for this announced position, applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of their knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with the Community College of Aurora; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law.

Application Process: When submitting your online application, please include a cover letter, current resume, and professional references. Official transcripts showing the highest degree achieved should be submitted to HR@ccaurora.edu upon offer of employment. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at HR@ccaurora.edu.

By applying for this announced position, applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of their knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with the Community College of Aurora; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law.

Application Checklist

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

• A complete online application
• A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position
• A current resume uploaded as an attachment to your online application
• Candidates identified as finalists must provide three to five professional references, at least two of which must include a current direct supervisor and most recent supervisor. If you cannot provide two supervisor references, an opportunity will be afforded for discussion and consideration of alternative references with the CCA Human Resource Office. Please note, out of professional courtesy to you, we will not contact your current supervisor without first providing notice to you as a candidate and only when a contingent offer is pending in order to protect the confidentiality of your application to the full extent possible.
• If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application
• For any questions or technical issues please contact HR@CCAurora.ed

Notice to all Applicants:

• Proof of eligibility to work (Download PDF reader) in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
• Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.
• Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire.
• CCA is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit the COPERA web page.
• Individuals currently or formerly employed by the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, and/or who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.
• For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Cindy Hesse, Director of Human Resources at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at 303-360-4752, or e-mail at Cindy.Hesse@CCAurora.edu.

Colorado Residency Requirement:

Eligible applicants must be either a current Colorado resident or be able to provide proof of residency in Colorado within 30 days of the start date for the position, or they may be deemed ineligible for employment with the Community College of Aurora. Please contact HR@CCAurora.edu with any questions.

Community College of Aurora Inclusive Excellence Statement:

CCA embraces Inclusive Excellence because we want our students, staff, and faculty to learn and contribute within an inclusive environment. This means members of our college community will be active, respectful, and mindful of equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels of engagement .

Inclusive Excellence will provide a foundation for student and institutional success. Recognizing our diversity is only the first step toward Inclusive Excellence.

We must also be intentional in valuing cultural differences and experiences, while incorporating them into practices, curricula, and policies.

Welcoming, Respectful, Inclusive - Together, we are CCA.

The Federal Clery Act: (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agency's Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the CCA website at the Student Right to Know page. A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the College Security Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or on property controlled or owned by Community College of Aurora, as well as public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, our campuses.

ADAAA Accommodations: Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Robert Callaway at 303-360-4733 or Robert.Callaway@CCAurora.edu at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

Pregnancy Related Accommodations, Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA): The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for health conditions related to pregnancy or the physical recovery from childbirth. Candidates wishing to request reasonable accommodations must do so as soon as possible, preferably at least three days prior to the exam or interview. If you are an individual who wishes to request reasonable accommodations, please contact us at 303-360-4733 or Robert.Callaway@CCAurora.edu.

Non-Discrimination Statement: The Community College of Aurora 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. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Cindy Hesse, Director of Human Resources at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at 303-360-4752, or e-mail at Cindy.Hesse@CCAurora.edu

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/auroraccco/jobs/3753602/navigator-for-colorado-opportunity-scholarship-initiative

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