Salary: $47,457.00 Annually
Location : Pueblo, CO
Job Type: Administrative, Professional and Technical
Job Number: 201560-1023
Division: Arts & Sciences
Department: STEM Career & Technical Education
Opening Date: 10/20/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
**Please Note: An applicant may redact any information on an unofficial transcript that reveals years of attendance, date of graduation, or age.**
**Please Note: Pueblo Community College is not able to provide sponsorship for applicants who do not currently have the legal right to work in the United States or require transfer of a Visa.**
NOTE: **Must be a resident of the State of Colorado or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment.**
Pueblo Community College Statement:
Pueblo Community College (PCC) believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. PCC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. We seek leaders committed to these same ideals
Pueblo Community College embraces continuous improvement and has adopted it as its culture and as a necessary part of every job description. Our job descriptions incorporate and utilize the principles and tools of continuous improvement found in the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Open Pathways model. The Open Pathways is unique in that its improvement component, the Quality Initiative, affords institutions the opportunity to pursue improvement projects that meet their current needs and aspirations.
Department/Division Purpose:
The Pueblo Community College STEM Department is committed to promote awareness and student achievement in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. To prepare students for U.S. Competitiveness, and develop lifelong learning skills, a strong work ethic, and critical thinking skills that will make them be productive and successful. We continue to develop STEM curriculum to correlate with industry standards and develop hands on learning opportunities.
Job Summary Statement:
The STEM EDGE Academic and Career Expert specifically exists to provide intensive support to all STEM Students at the Pueblo Campus of PCC. Support will include tutoring, referrals, mentoring, career exploration, and transfer activities. Coaches will use a case management approach by contacting students for intake and then providing a variety of services, including one-on-one appointments, financial aid advising, and workshops on test taking, study skills, etc. This position will work with faculty to receive progress reports on students so that intervention can be done if needed. The Academic and Career Expert will create educational action plans (EAPs), provide transfer and workforce coaching. They will work closely with four-year institutions, assist students with developing a transfer pathway, and applying to the institution. This position will ensure that articulation agreements are kept current. This position will also develop and implement a STEM specific orientation, both on-line and in person, that will occur twice a year prior to the start of the fall and spring semester. ACE’s will supervise student mentors and train them to work with cohorts of new incoming STEM students, that will help them navigate PCC by introducing them to resources that PCC has to offer, such as the STEM Center, library, and other student services.
This position has been identified by Pueblo Community College as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Department of Education guidelines. As a Campus Security Authority, the incumbent in this position is required to report crimes that they become aware of to the Department of Public Safety at Pueblo Community College and must attend annual training related to these responsibilities.
In accordance with Colorado Revised Statutes 24-50-135, this position has been exempted from the State Personnel System.
Job Duties
Essential Functions
Student Support
- Initiates and coordinates a comprehensive student advising process for all STEM students. Provides thorough academic advising services to maximize persistence of students in their chosen program of study by helping students to prepare an Educational Pathway and assist them to become engaged in the educational environment. Academic and Career Experts will assist students with goal clarification, developing a personal development plan, to include an Educational Action Plan for each semester until graduation. Extensive knowledge of the STEM degree requirements for all STEM majors and pathways offered at the college is essential. The Academic and Career Expert assists students with identifying their strengths, interests, and abilities, and explains how these areas relate to STEM majors and STEM careers in order to move forward in the major selection and degree/certificate selection process. Assists in financial aid, career, and transfer services, and leads retention programs and activities. Reviews and interprets academic skills and assessment to determine appropriate course placement. The Academic and Career Experts utilizes and leverages all technological tools available, including Banner Student Information System, Degree Check, EAB Navigate, and Student database. Maintains student files, records, and data in accordance with federal, state, system, and college operating procedures and protocols, stays current on applicable laws, policies, and procedures (e.g. FERPA, Title III Department of Education grant rules and Regulations, and the Code of Federal Regulations)
- Develops activities that provide the necessary resources to foster student ability to achieve academic persistence and success. Uses various new student assessments to navigate individual needs in regards to academics, study skills, and personal motivation, in order to guide more individualized and need-focused retention activities and resources. Responsible for retention data reports, disseminating information, and researching and providing best-practice retention intervention strategy recommendations to the STEM EDGE.
- Provides students with career and educational pathway information. Assists students with exploring career options and preparing for the workforce.
Reporting/Supervision
- Directly responsible for initiating and processing EAB Navigate progress report campaigns twice during the fall and spring semesters and once during the summer semester for STEM participants. The Academic and Career Experts will interpret, analyze, report, and makes recommendations regarding advising and retention interventions, and collaborates with classroom instructors to connect students to support resources that address issues that impact progress and attainment of academic and career objectives. Uses the electronic academic Early Alert in a timely fashion to stay aware of students’ class status and any issues/concerns reported by their instructors
- Directly supervises, trains, and evaluates the performance of hourly student employees, including Peer Mentors, and tutors in the execution of program services.
- Responsible for the collection of data. Prepares and maintains the STEM EDGE Student database, records, and reports related to students’, enrollment status, academic achievement and probation, financial aid, required advising contacts, transfer and graduation status, major, educational goals, ethnicity, and other data. Coordinates the submission of required information and reports according to the Department of Education Annual Performance Report timeline.
- Develops and leads workshops that include, twice yearly orientations (online and in person), programs to enhance soft skills, study skills, mental health, career opportunities, advising and retention initiatives for the STEM EDGE program. Assists with programming in financial literacy, transfer assistance, career exploration and preparation, student success workshops, and academic, cultural, and career enrichment activities.
- Documents all services provided in the STEM Student database system. Completes requested reports that include statistics on services provided and maintains printed advising materials.
This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and other functions may be added at the discretion of Pueblo Community College or the employee’s supervisor. Permanently-added tasks shall be reviewed by Human Resources for appropriate position classification and compensation.
Additional Functions
- Works independently with little supervision or as part of a team
- Complies with System and College protocols and departmental procedures.
- Maintains confidentiality of student and employee information as required.
- Completes all required compliance training within the established timeline.
- Coordinates an on-going positive relationship with faculty, Department Chairs, Division Deans and staff on related advising activities, policies, procedures, and updates within their respective department/divisions.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree
Licenses or Certificates:
- N/A
Experience:
- Experience in higher education or three years of experience working with disadvantaged adults and/or youth.
- Demonstrated experience successfully building, fostering, and maintaining educational and institutional relationships.
- Experience in STEM, working in a STEM field or working with STEM students.
Special knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Ability to effectively learn and work with the Navigate Information System
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Ability to use good judgment and work effectively under pressure.
- Ability to work as a member of a team.
Benefits
Your total compensation goes well beyond the number on your paycheck. Pueblo Community College provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
While many of our benefits are listed here, eligibility for these benefits vary and may be based on hours worked and position.
Pueblo Community College, as a member of the Colorado Community College System, offers a wide variety of comprehensive and rich benefit programs. Some benefits offered are:
Health Benefits
– Medical
– Dental
– Vision
Retirement Savings
– Employer Sponsored Plans
– Individual Supplemental Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Life Insurance
Disability Coverage
Annual and Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
More detailed information on the benefits we offer are available on our
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I am able to work without sponsorship or transfer of a Visa.
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Do you have at least a Bachelor’s Degree?
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Do you have experience in higher education or three years of experience working with disadvantaged adults and/or youth?
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Do you have experience successfully building, fostering, and maintaining educational and institutional relationships?
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Do you have experience in STEM, working in a STEM field or working with STEM students?
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Do you have the ability to effectively learn and work with the Navigate Information System?
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Are you proficient with Microsoft Office?
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Do you have the ability to use good judgment and work effectively under pressure?
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Do you have the ability to be an effective team member?
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