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Job Description:

Western Colorado University invites applications for the part-time position of Success Advisor for the Adult Degree Completion program. The remote position reports to the Associate Director of ADC, works closely with all members of the ADC Team, and is responsible for providing wrap-around academic support for students in Adult Degree Completion.

Responsibilities:

The ADC Success Advisor is responsible for academic advising and support of ADC students with a predetermined load in accordance of the half-time appointment (.5 FTE). This position will also provides support to the ADC program with related administrative duties. Specifically, the Success Advisor provides academic advising, assists with new student onboarding procedures and enrollment, helps the ADC community develop best practices for adult learners, coaches at-risk ADC students, as well as other administrative duties, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor s degree and the ability to work with a diverse adult learner population. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Ability to work remotely and independently, and take initiative on multiple objectives. Comfortable with interpersonal, public and business-to-business communications.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with online learning environment, student advising, admissions CRM software, Workday, and LMS systems like Canvas. As well, one to two years of academic advising, counseling, career development or administration of support services, and experience working with non-traditional or adult learner students.

Compensation:

This .5 FTE (halftime) appointment offers an hourly base pay range between $21.63/hour and $ 22.60/hour depending upon experience. The position is FLSA non-exempt and eligible for overtime. Western offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan, dental insurance, retirement plan, life insurance, and other insurance options. After one year of employment, Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full time in undergraduate programs for up to four years.

What You Need to Apply:

Apply online at www.Western.edu/jobs. Required attachments for online application include letter of application addressed to Terry Schliesman, Director of ADC, resume, and contact information for three references.

Please direct questions to Eliza Ekstrom-Sullivan

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a successful candidate is hired.

Note: If transcripts are required for your application, you may redact information that identifies your age, date of birth, dates of attendance, or graduation from the educational institution. If a degree is required for employment, official transcripts (unopened or delivered directly to HR) are required upon hire; copies/scans submitted during application will not serve the purpose of official transcripts upon hire.

Additional Information on Western and Gunnison

Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of 3,700 graduate and undergraduate students, the majority of which reside on the campus and in the community. With average class sizes of 17 students, faculty and staff share a strong commitment to inclusivity and personalized, immersive education. They are student-oriented, collegial, enthusiastic, and engaged in the campus and community. Western is committed to continual growth in regard to diversity, equity, and inclusivity and promotes participation in DEI initiatives from students, faculty, staff, and the community. Please see our diversity statement, and our DEI Committee charge.

The University is located in Gunnison, Colorado, a rural community 200 miles southwest of Denver and the gateway to Crested Butte, a world class ski community. K-12 students are served by the award-winning Gunnison Watershed School District. Both comm nities value the arts, quality of life, community-based wrap around services for children and adults, and continued personal growth and learning opportunities. At an elevation of 7,700 feet in the southern Rocky Mountains, the Gunnison Valley provides exceptional year-round outdoor recreational and cultural opportunities including summer arts and music festivals, mountain biking, skiing, kayak/rafting, rock climbing, hiking and camping all within minutes of the campus.

Visit http://www.western.edu to learn more about the university.

Western Colorado University believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Western is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (for state classified positions, with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected