Job Information
State of Colorado ASCENT/TREP Program Navigator in Denver County, Colorado
ASCENT/TREP Program Navigator
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ASCENT/TREP Program Navigator
Salary
$48,454.75 - $53,300.50 Annually
Location
Denver County, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
GJD-412630 6/23
Department
Community College of Denver
Opening Date
06/09/2023
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
Community College of Denver 1111 West Colfax Avenue Denver, CO 80217
Type of Announcement
This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply
Online applications through the Colorado Jobs portal will not be accepted. Please follow instructions on the job announcement for submitting an application.
Department Contact Information
Kissa Saidou She/Her/Hers HR Recruiter and Retention Professional Community College of Denver P: 303-352-6200 F: 303-556-6557
Description
Benefits
Department Information
THIS IS A NON-CLASSIFIED POSITION
GJD-412630 6/23: Associate Dean of Concurrent Enrollment
Community College of Denver is seeking individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and work environment. CCD values the ability to work effectively with students, families, faculty, instructors and staff of diverse backgrounds
The primary purpose of the High School Connections office is to support high school students who take CCD college classes while they are in high school through the Concurrent Enrollment, ASCENT, P-TECH, and Early College programs. These programs are offered both at the high school and CCD campuses. This position collaborates closely with high school / district staff, students, and families to provide them opportunities to complete a credential at Community College of Denver (CCD). This position will lead student orientations, provide individual and small group advising, engage in high school events like Back-to-School and college prep evenings, and assist in the registration process while maintaining the necessary documentation when working with students. They also direct students to college and partner resources, assist with scholarship information, and aid in retention efforts to keep students engaged and guide students to completion of the appropriate college credential during and after high school.
This position helps maintain records and compliance. The Navigator collects data for tracking audits and believes collaboration between high school partners is impactful for student success. The Navigator tracks compliance with pre-registration, application, course readiness, registration and post-registration targets.
CCD employs a philosophy, which focuses on motivating students to complete certificate/degree requirements and successfully transfer to a 4-year institution and/or enter the work force upon completion. Staff must demonstrate a commitment to the mission, vision, and philosophy of Community College of Denver.
Our campus is located in downtown Denver, adjacent to two light rail stations, and just minutes away from shopping, restaurants, and event venues. When you visit our campus, it will be immediately evident that our faculty, staff, and instructors are passionate about serving our diverse student population. At CCD our passion is to help others, and we offer career pathways that will make a difference in the lives of our students.
If you are interested in sharing our passion for student success, CCD offers generous medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement options. We also offer the opportunity to expand your education, and those of your dependents, through our tuition reimbursement program.
CCD is a Learning College where policies, programs and practices support learning as the major priority. The Community College of Denver is an Equal Employment Opportunity Educational Employer.
Background checks will be conducted on all finalists for employment consideration.
CCD recognizes that administration, faculty, instructors, and staff reflect the diversity of its students and community and prohibits employment and student discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
For a complete review of the benefits we offer, please click on the following link:
https://www.cccs.edu/employee-resources/employee-benefits/.
Description of Job
PRIMARY DUTIES
Assist and advise students.
Empower students to be excellent self-advocates for their own educational goals
Guide students toward appropriate course selection within their chosen discipline pathway.
Direct students to appropriate support resources when necessary
Engages with students for check-ins, registration, enrollment verification and tracking, schedule adjustments, and graduation completion.
Assist with the caseload of other concurrent enrollment programs as needed to balance out workload.
Ensure effective communication with high school counselors, their families, administrators at the high schools, and CCD colleagues.
Build and strengthen cross-departmental knowledge and sharing of processes throughout CCD.
Create and conduct school-based presentations and workshops both to students, families, and school staff.
Engage in effective outreach in both English and Spanish, including but not limited to, the publication of newsletters, participation in back-to-school nights, and development of parent conferences.
Clearly explains billing options for students and their families.
Coordinates efforts with high schools for program of study verification, approvals, registration, October count, and academic progress monitoring
Administrative functions
Maintain accurate records of all advising contacts using identified departmental resources.
Manage caseload to ensure timely communication, focus, workload, and documentation.
Exhibit knowledge and expertise related to ASCENT/TREP, and other concurrent enrollment programs.
Adhere to departmental and CCD processes and procedures.
Actively maintain currency on determined program pathways, as well as academic program options
Complete required state and institutional reporting for the programs.
Develop and maintain a student-positive culture within CCD to assist with matriculation of high school graduates to our programs.
Coordinate activities and workshops that expose students to resources and clubs at CCD.
Facilitate in matriculation, pipeline, and recruitment events.
Participate in staff meetings.
Work effectively both individually and as a member of a team.
Demonstrate effective, sensitive communication in a multi-cultural environment.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Education: (required/minimum)
Bachelor’s degree in education, Psychology, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Human Services, Social Work, Community Health, or related field.
OR
Associate degree with 4+ years with professional experience in a higher education setting, including but not limited to applications, orientation, financial aid, advising and registration.
Experience: (required/minimum)
One-year experience working with high school students that demonstrates knowledge of the high school mindset.
Two years working with first generation students, low-income students, and minority students.
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills including the ability to effectively present information one-on-one and in small or large multi-generational groups of diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrated ability to work well in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, parents, faculty, and staff.
Demonstrated ability to maintain records with intermediate proficiency with Excel (filter, sort) and other Microsoft office programs including the ability to keep materials in ADA/WCAG approved formatting.
Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage a large caseload independently and as part of a team.
Demonstrated success in identifying, securing and communicating educational or career resources to meet the needs of prospective program participants.
Required Licensure/Certification:
- Valid Driver’s License, Travel to local area high schools by personal vehicle will be required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: master’s degree in education, Psychology, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Human Services, Social Work, Community Health, or related field.
Strongly Preferred:
Bilingual (Spanish and English).
Fluency in Arabic, Vietnamese, or Amharic
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Three or more years in college academic advising in higher education, high school counseling related to concurrent enrollment and/or higher education transitions.
Three or more years working with first generation students, low-income students, and students of color.
Knowledge of Colorado statewide articulation agreements and GT pathways courses
Knowledge of concurrent enrollment, ASCENT, P-TECH, and Early College programs.
Knowledge of the community college, admissions, advising, orientation, and registration processes.
Experience with BANNER or other student-database information systems and educational management systems such as Degree Works, EAB, and student portals, etc.
Demonstrated ability to maintain records with advanced proficiency with Excel (pivot, V look up) and other office programs.
Knowledgeable in use and deployment of MS Teams, Shared Documents, and other Technology as appropriate.
Equipment Used:
Computers, office machines (copiers, scanners, etc).
Supplemental Information
SELECTION PROCESS
Preliminary screening will be made on the basis of completed application packet submitted by candidate. Completed application packet includes: a letter of interest of no more than five pages, addressing in general the items under "Primary Duties" and specifically each item under “Minimum Qualifications”; an online application; resume; and transcripts. All candidates, including current Community College of Denver
employees must submit a complete application packet which includes all material listed above.
Only completed application packets will move forward for screening. Please review the job duties and minimum requirements carefully. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview. Selected applicants will be invited by the screening committee for interviews. All application materials become the property of Community College of Denver and cannot be copied.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Interested applicants must submit a complete application packet at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ccdwhich includes:
Electronic Application, Click ‘New Resume’ at the bottom of this page
Cover Letter
Resume
References - Names, phone numbers, addresses, & email addresses of three professional references
Copies of transcripts, unofficial preferred
Copies of appropriate credentials, if applicable
**All included attachments should be saved with the following nomenclature: Last name, First name Document; for example Doe, John Resume; Doe, Jane Transcripts
*Your resume should clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications. Those applicants that do not meet the minimum qualifications will not be considered. Part-time experience is ½ the equivalent of full-time experience. Example: Four (4) years applicable part-time experience equals 2 years full-time equivalency.
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