<p>Are you a current Aims Employee, Temporary Worker? If so, to help avoid future access issues, please apply through your Workday account using "Browse Jobs" in the in the Workday search field located on the top center of the screen.</p> <p>Are you a current Aims Student? If so, to help avoid future access issues, please apply through your Workday account using the Aims Jobs app on your Workday home page.</p> <p>Are you both an Employee and a Student? If so, to help avoid future access issues, please apply through your Workday account using "Browse Jobs" in the in the Workday search field located on the top center of the screen.</p> <p>For assistance, please contact the recruitment team at 970-378-3720.</p> <p>Minimum Hiring Annual Salary:</p> <p>$52,612.00</p> <p>Maximum Hiring Annual Salary:</p> <p>$55,243.00</p> <p>To attain the maximum annual salary, employee must meet all minimum qualifications plus:</p> <ul> <li>5 (five) years of additional applicable work experience and/or degrees higher than minimum qualification degree. Degrees higher than the minimum qualification degree can be used in combination with additional work experience. </li><li>A combination of related education, on-the-job work experience, certifications and/or licenses that results in a candidate successfully meeting the minimum qualifications of the position, may be considered. </li></ul> <p>The stated salary amounts are not guaranteed in the event employment ends with Aims during any fiscal year.</p> <p>Included with Aims Full-time Employment is a generous package of Benefits, most are listed below:</p> <ul> <li>Benefits are effective immediately </li><li>100% employer provided medical & dental coverage employees (employee only option) </li><li>85% employer provided medical & dental coverage for employee's spouse and/or family </li><li>Voluntary vision insurance </li><li>Staff Annual Leave (minimum accrual of 15 days) & Sick (minimum accrual of 12 days) </li><li>17 paid holidays and 3 personal days each year </li><li>Summer schedule: 4-day work week - Fridays Off </li><li>Employer paid long-term disability and life insurance premiums </li><li>Tuition waiver & reimbursement for employees </li><li>Tuition waiver for dependents </li><li>PERA employer (see www.copera.org for comprehensive benefits) </li><li>Additional supplemental benefits & retirement programs available </li><li>Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee & one guest </li><li>Free parking on all campuses </li></ul> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College's Mission, Vision, Values and a culture of innovation and care. The College embraces and seeks to hire individuals who want to be a part of this environment and have the skill sets necessary to be successful in this position.</p> <p>The Bilingual Student Success Coach I serves the central function of providing appreciative advising and coaching to students at our Fort Lupton Campus. This position provides academic advising, as well as resource referrals to students to make informed decisions related to their short and long-term educational trajectory. This position serves as a success coach for students as they complete their program of study at Aims and transition to the workforce and/or further continued educational pursuits. Although this position provides academic advising and course suggestions, the primary focus of the position is provide success coaching to the advisee.</p> <p>In the spirit of the appreciative advising pedagogy, the Student Success Coach I engages in student development activities to aid the students in making proactive and effective decisions regarding their course and program choices. Each Student Success Coach I will maintain an assigned caseload of advisees from specified programs of study for which they will engage in regularly scheduled meetings, proactive interventions/follow-ups, and otherwise be available to for additional questions as the student's primary point of contact within the division. Occasional travel may be required.</p> <p>Case Management & Appreciative Academic Advising for Student Success:</p> <ul> <li>Appreciatively advise and coach students dealing with complex academic situations by: </li><li>explaining Aims academic policies and procedures, </li><li>aligning a student's program of study at Aims with their desired continued education pursuits and future career opportunities, </li><li>providing unofficial evaluation of transfer credits for course equivalences and possible application to Aims programs of study, </li><li>monitoring academic progress of students toward degree completion, </li><li>identifying current and potential needs or problem areas (e.g. study skills, tutoring), and referring students to appropriate campus resources for assistance. </li><li>Monitor graduating student progress, help facilitate a seamless transition for all advisees to the workforce or continued educational pursuits and coordinate any reverse transfer considerations in an effort to promote degree completion here at Aims. </li><li>Assist students with academic suspension and financial aid (credit limit, satisfactory academic progress, etc.) appeals. </li><li>Teach students how to use the college's systems and technology (such as Workday). </li><li>Educate and empower students to develop the ability to identify and articulate their strengths as well as areas for growth. </li><li>Assist students in goal setting and academic planning. </li><li>Engage with and meet with students via in-person and virtual appointments, phone calls, texting, email, and occasional drop-in advising. </li><li>Serve as the primary liaison for advisees to other offices at Aims. </li><li>Manage an assigned caseload of students on career and academic issues, identify educational options appropriate for each student and assist with the analysis of each option, including possible outcomes and their implications through consistent outreach efforts. </li><li>Create and maintain records and files for Student Success Coaches to use with students utilizing an integrated database system. </li><li>Check, various forms for accuracy, assist students in their completion, sign related forms, remove holds when appropriate, and document student interactions on appropriate platforms including Workday. </li><li>Educate and advise prospective students, parents, high school personnel and the community of academic programs on college admissions requirements, financial aid policies, residency requirements and College policies. </li><li>Assess the students' stage of development and promote growth by assisting students in establishing realistic and attainable academic and career goals. </li><li>Utilize resources such as transfer guides, to assist students in course selection and career goals. </li><li>Engage in initial career planning process by explaining the connection between majors, interests/abilities and career goals; keep accurate log notes that reflect the discussion and essential information conveyed to students. </li></ul> <p>Advising Program Support:</p> <ul> <li>Maintain and update existing academic advising resources (i.e. co-curricular maps, advising checklists, registration worksheets and template emails), and create new materials when needed. </li><li>Assist in the maintenance of an appreciative advising model that emphasizes the practical application of the program of study Curriculum maps and prioritizes co-curricular learning through the utilizations of available resources at Aims. </li><li>Assist in planning and implementing College-wide and campus retention and strategies. Connect students to events/activities on the Aims campus. </li><li>Learn and maintain knowledge of academic program requirements and college processes, procedures, and policies; when appropriate, assist students navigate these systems. </li><li>Attend appreciative advising training and complete certification requirements therein as prescribed by the College. </li><li>Engage, create, and foster a culture of assessment and innovation at the department and College level </li><li>Supporting belonging by fostering an environment where all students feel a sense of belonging and are encouraged to contribute their perspectives and experiences to the campus community. </li><li>Enhancing cultural competency building and maintaining a deep understanding of diverse cultural backgrounds, identities, and experiences to provide informed and empathetic support to students from various demographics and backgrounds. </li></ul> <p>Campus Involvement & Leadership:</p> <ul> <li>Work collaboratively with other departments, staff and faculty in administering admissions, advising and recruiting programs and projects. </li><li>Serve on committees within the campus and/or community as appropriate to support and promote the College . </li><li>Connect and develop relationships with academic affairs, in particular the programs within the Student Success Coaches assigned Pathway portfolio. </li><li>Assist with student success programs or initiatives such as orientation of new students, graduation ceremonies, and special award/recognition events to support and promote student success. </li></ul> <p>Support & Encourage Students to Apply a Mindset of On-going Self-Improvement:</p> <ul> <li>Facilitate student learning and development of problem-solving by identifying alternative options as they relate to their life and career goals. </li><li>Educate and empower students to develop the ability to identify and articulate their strengths as well as areas for growth. </li><li>Utilizing case management, Appreciative Advising and other student development techniques, encourage students to use a growth mindset and think about their future, and equip students with skills and resources to achieve their goals. </li></ul> <p>Other Duties as Assigned.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree; plus, two (2) years professional experience in student affairs or a higher education field, or working experience in an educational setting, or working with people on career and academic goal setting, or working with people utilizing case management. </li></ul> <p>OR</p> <ul> <li>Associates degree, plus four (4) years of professional experience in student affairs or a higher education field, or working experience in an educational setting, or working with people on career and academic goal setting, or working with people utilizing case management or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience. </li></ul> <p>Plus</p> <ul> <li>Bilingual in English and Spanish. </li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication. </li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google suite and similar software, and computer-based student information systems. </li><li>Possess effective decision making and problem solving skills. </li><li>High emotional intelligence, strong active listening skills, and relationship building skills. </li></ul> <p>Required Documents:</p> <ul> <li>Cover Letter </li><li>Resume </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Master's Degree in Student Affairs/Higher Education Leadership, Career, or personal counseling </li><li>Two (2) years of experience in student affairs functional area. </li><li>Experience providing students tailored support in the form of academic advising, academic coaching, or mentoring. </li><li>Knowledge of college student services such as advising, career coaching, financial aid, admissions, registration, student life. </li><li>Skilled in effective decision-making and problem-solving, team-oriented collaboration, as well as possessing a high level of self-direction and initiative with the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced setting. </li></ul> <p>All Applicants:</p> <ul> <li>Compare your previous work experience to the job duties listed on the job positing under job description. Enter the job duties you have performed under the "Work Experience" section on your job application. We evaluate your experience based on this information. </li><li>Please make sure you state whether work experience (aka work history) is part time or full time employment by listing the average number of hours worked per week. This information is used to determine your new annual salary. </li><li>Be sure to upload all the required documents listed at the above in "Additional Job Description" section. This can be uploaded as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section. If there are missing documents, your incomplete application will not be considered. Per the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, you may redact information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. </li></ul> <p>For information on our hiring practices, please visit our resource page: https://www.aims.edu/departments/human-resources/hiring-process.</p> <p>Aims Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or veteran's status. All application materials must be submitted by the closing date posted and become the property of Aims Community College. The screening committee will select finalists for interviews. The goal of Aims Community College is to enhance the diversity present in the district we serve. To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, if hired, you will be required to provide documents within three (3) business days of hire date to show your identity and your authorization to work. This law applies to all persons hired.</p> <p>Screening/Selection:</p> <p>To be considered, please provide a thorough and complete application. Initial screening will be conducted by a committee based on completed application materials.</p> <p>Employees in these positions may be asked to participate in temporary assignments lasting less than nine (9) months (such as curriculum development, short term projects, meetings and substitute duties) which could amount to additional temporary pay.</p> <p>Upon hire, all positions at Aims Community College require a criminal background check and may require industry specific screenings such as an MVR, physical and/or drug screen. Keep in mind, a conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being employed. The nature of a conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.</p>