Academic Advisor

About This Role

This Academic Advisor role at CCA supports students through their academic journey, from initial contact to achieving their academic goals. Advisors work collaboratively with faculty within specific Guided Academic Pathways, providing proactive academic, career, and financial aid advising, as well as success coaching.

Responsibilities

• Assess academic needs and career goals of assigned Guided Academic Pathways students
• Help students choose and enter a pathway
• Advise new and continuing students regarding completing a credential and/or transferability of degree program
• Provide proactive/case management advising for new degree-seeking students
• Monitor student academic progress towards a credential and intervene as needed
• Utilize resources and methods to promote student retention
• Act as a Guided Academic Pathway liaison with academic departments
• Establish relationships with faculty within assigned Guided Academic Pathway
• Develop relationships with transfer representatives at the top transfer institutions for CCA students
• Connect with transfer institutions for assigned Guided Academic Pathway, and remain updated on degree information and transfer requirements
• Help current students persist by assisting them in navigating their Academic Course Map, provide transfer information, and make campus and community referrals as needed
• Engage in basic career planning conversations with students, including matching student career interests to courses/programs of study
• Provide basic financial aid advising including financial literacy, debt, and default management information
• Participate in Guided Academic Pathway events, and other activities that promote and build Guided Academic Pathway communities
• Participate in early alert and support at-risk students, students on academic probation, and students on academic suspension
• Maintain knowledge of the curricula for CCA degrees, certificates, courses and issues relevant to transferring to Colorado four-year institutions, and for career preparation
• Maintain current knowledge of CCA policies and procedures for admissions, enrollment, and completing a program of study
• Utilize available reports

About the Company

The Community College of Aurora (CCA) serves a diverse community by providing high-quality instruction and support services to prepare students for transfer and employment. The college offers traditional degree and certificate programs, non-credit professional development courses, customized training, and economic and workforce development resources. More than 20 different languages and 60 countries are represented within its student body.