POSITION SUMMARY 

The Office of TRIO Programs is dedicated to increasing college access, college retention, college completion and transfer of eligible CCA students. The TRIO programs focus on students who are underrepresented in higher education, financially under-resourced, first-generation college students, students with disabilities, nontraditional or otherwise educationally disadvantaged students.Wefacilitatestudenttransitions,buildcommunityandguidestudentsthroughthecompletionof their two-year degree in preparation for a successful transition to a four-year institution or entry to the workforce.
TheTRIOStudent Support Services Traditional(SSS) and the TRIO Student Support Services English as a Second Language (SSS-ESL) programs are designed to help students navigate college policies and systems while also working towards addressing systemic and environmental barriers that prevent first- generation, low-income students from obtaining a post-secondary credential. The TRIO SSS programs provide group advising, one-on-one advising, peer mentoring, tutoring, four-year college visits, cultural events, and specific academic success workshops focused on career, transfer planning, financial literacy, and more. This position will work with both of the TRIO Student Support Services programs - Traditional and English as a Second Language.
The Academic Success Navigator will create initial connections and outreach to students who are newly accepted into one of the SSS programs. In those initial outreach attempts, the Navigator will provide students with SSS onboarding and encouragement ensuring students are aware of their resources and support while in the SSS program as well as the requirements of the program. The Navigator will help studentsgetaccesstoandbegincompletingtheironlineSSSorientation,ensuretheyareenrolledintheir D2L SSS account, and will aid in the collection of their SSS required intake paperwork. The Navigator will then provide students with a connection point to their assigned SSS Lead Academic Coach by providing referrals and scheduling the students first academic advising appointment. The Navigator will also aid students in preliminary and supportive academic steps such as setting up MyCCA portal accounts, registering for classes once advised, assisting with completion of the FAFSA or other financial aid and scholarship applications, completing CCA admissions steps where needed, getting tutoring appointments scheduled, or accessing other CCA resources. As students are completing their degree at CCA, this role will also aid in their transfer admissions process to include helping with transfer admissions applications, scholarship applications, and reviewing students Admitted Student Checklists for completion. This position will work collaboratively with the TRIO Lead Academic Coaches, Project Coordinators, and SSS Director to ensure students are receiving regular touch points and getting assistance as needed to support their success. Additionally, this role will help both programs
with recruitment efforts, event programming, and workshop delivery where needed. Please note this is a one-year grant funded position, funded through August 30, 2025 only.

OVERVIEW OF CCA 

The Community College of Aurora serves our diverse community by providing high-quality instruction and support services to prepare students for transfer and employment. We are particularly interested in applicants that demonstrate a commitment to working with individuals and groups from diverse identities, including but not limited to: socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, disability, multilingual learners, veterans, non-traditional, race and ethnic backgrounds.

More than 20 different languages and 60 countries are represented at CCA. In addition to traditional degree and certificate programs, CCA offers non-credit professional development courses, customized training, and economic and workforce development resources to employer partners and individual professionals seeking to enhance the capacity and productivity of their workforce or individual knowledge and skills. The college centers diversity, equity, and inclusion and we actively seek to employee partners who want to join us in working to reducing outcome gaps among our diverse student population.

DUTIES& RESPONSIBILITIES:
Student Support:

• Assist up to 300 SSS participants by providing assistance with registration, applying for financialaid,transferadmissionsprocess,collegenavigation,andreferralstoappropriate services.
• Provide high level outreach and providing care contacts regularly.
• Maintainstrongdocumentationofcontactswithstudentsandservicescompleted.
• Proactivelyoutreachestostudentsonaregularbasistoensurestudentsareprogressing academically and able to satisfy program participation requirements.
• Assists students in navigating the transfer process including referring students to the transferinstitutionadmissionsrepresentatives,assistingwiththeadmissionsapplication, encouraging participation in campus visits, transfer fairs, transfer workshops, and other activities designed to support seamless transition from a community college to a university.
• Assists students in understanding the financial aid process, assists with on-time completion of FAFSA applications, helps with college and third-party scholarship applications,reviewingscholarshipessaysorreferringstudentstotutoringsessions.
• Provide referrals to internal and external resources as appropriate for things such as careeradvisingfromCareerServices,counselingservicesfrommentalhealthcounselors, academic support from tutors, housing or food assistance from external resources, etc.

• Assists with the delivery and development of the TRIO KEY Connections Conference, TRIO Family Kick Off Day, and orientation programs.
• Assists with the recruitment and selection of new TRIO participants including hosting recruitmentsessions,representingTRIOatrecruitingevents,respondingtoinquiries,and reviewing student applications for preliminary consideration.
• Assistswithorleadsthecreationandfacilitationofvariousstudentdevelopmentandskill building workshops or activities.
• Aids in the delivery of cultural events and academic programs not usually available to disadvantagedstudents,includingfulleventplanningfromconceptiontoimplementation.
• Develops and implements other programs as needed that are designed to meet the purpose of the SSS and SSS-ESL programs.
• HoldregularweeklyofficehoursintheTRIOOffice.Thisisahybridworkingpositionbut does require on campus support at least 3 days per week.

• AccuratelydocumentsthecontactswithSSSandSSS-ESLstudentsaccordingto program requirements and program regulations.
• EnsureproperstorageandauditofstudentfilesandformsincompliancewithFERPA laws and TRIO regulations, maintaining the integrity of each student file.
• ProvidesstudentleveldatatotheDirectorandProjectCoordinatorwhenrequestedandin accordance with program requirements.

REQUIREDQUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of one(1) years of experience with TRIO programs, academic support programs, or similar programs for disadvantaged college students.
• Professionalorpersonalexperiencesinovercomingbarrierssimilartothoseconfronting SSS participants.
• Formal training and/or work experience promoting college graduation and transfer rates for SSS-Eligible students.
• Knowledgeofacademicadvisingandcollege,career,financialaid,andeconomicliteracy activities and related services for low-income and first-generation college students.
• Fluent in English in reading, writing, and speaking. Second Language(any)preferred.

• Master’sdegreepreferredineducation,socialwork,orrelatedfieldfromanaccredited college or university.
• Knowledgeofdiversity,equity,andinclusionpracticesandabilitytodifferentiate between equality and equity-based practices.
• Knowledgeoftheroleofsupportservicesinbuildinglifelongskillsandresponsibilityin students.
• Proveneffectiveandinnovativetechniquesinworkingwithalltypesofstudents.
• Committed to, and focused on:
  1. The mission and purpose of a community college.
  2. Understandingandovercomingthebarriersfacedbynon-traditionalandfirst- generation college students.
  3. Understandingofthetransferprocessfromacommunitycollegetoafour-year institution.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Salary Range: Anticipated starting salary range: $50,968.00 annually. 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 Tuesday, August 20, 2024 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 atHR@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 is required as part of your application. Please submit this as an attachment to your application. Please note that you have the right to redact dates from your transcript during the application process. A full, unredacted copy will be required upon hire.
• For any questions or technical issues please contact HR@CCAurora.edu.

Notice to all Applicants:

•  Proof of eligibility to work 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, Erica Hines, Chief Human Resources & Personnel Success Officer at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207E, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at (303) 340-7231 or e-mail at Erica.Hines@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 Erica Hines at (303) 340-7231 or erica.hines@ccaurora.eduat 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) 340-7231 or Erica.Hines@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, marital status, 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, Erica Hines, Chief Human Resources & Personnel Success Officer at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207E, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at (303) 340-7231 or e-mail at Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu.