Enrollment Advisor

Company: Front Range Community College
Location: Fort Collins
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

Enrollment AdvisorAdmin/Pro-Tech Fort Collins, CO ID: 1202991 Full-Time/RegularFront Range Community College Enrollment Advisor - Larimer CampusWho We AreWe are the largest community college in Colorado, enrolling close to 28,000 credit students annually. We were one of 30 colleges in the initial American Association of Community Colleges Pathways Project, recently selected as a "Most Promising Place to Work" in Diverse Magazine, and profiled as one of six top community colleges for transfer student success in a recent Aspen Institute publication. We have developed a strong strategic plan focused on improving student graduation and transfer rates and have made significant investments in advising and other student support programs. We also have a strong commitment to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We are actively seeking to hire a workforce that matches our student community and will support our Philosophy of Inclusion. We are guided by the philosophy "One College, Many Communities." Campuses share many common values, goals, and practices, but are also given the opportunity and flexibility to develop unique cultures and programs that serve individual communities. In addition, we have a clear vision outlined in its strategic plan. For more information, visit the following: and VISION 2020. Who You AreAs the Enrollment Advisor, you will work in collaboration with Pathways Advising in supporting students in preparing to meet with a Pathways Advisor and enroll in the institution. You will work with students from time of completed application through the enrollment steps including placement, paying for college planning, and registration preparation. In this role, you welcome students to the college and assist them through readiness for Pathways Advising. SELECTION PROCESS: Position will remain open until filled with a priority deadline of June 13, 2021. In your application, please include a resume and cover letter that specifically addresses how your background and experience align with requirements, qualification and responsibilities of the Enrollment Advisor position. SALARY: low $40s annually BENEFITS: 2020 - 2021 APT & Faculty Benefits PRIMARY DUTIES:Assist students through the enrollment process from time of completed application to the first Pathways Advising appointmentAssist with welcome calls to new Larimer Campus students and process Pre-Registration formsVerify degree program and assist students in changing their degree plan when necessaryAssist in determining placement and pre-requisite overrides for the campusAssign students to their Pathways Advisor in BannerProvides information to applicants and students via phone, email, website, text, drop-in visits, appointments and other strategiesRefers students to appropriate campus and community resources including veterans' services, registrar, financial aid, personal counseling, etc.Serves as informational liaison between applicants and campus departments involved in student enrollment, including Financial Aid, Registrar, Career Services and Pathway AdvisingMaintains general knowledge of the curricula for FRCC degrees, certificates, courses and issues relevant to transferring to Colorado four-year institutions, as well as knowledge and currency with FRCC policies and procedures for admissions, enrollment, and completing a program of study.Participate in department/division committeesSupervise work study or peer mentor student staff Required Skills REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity: Works with individuals and groups with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Committed to serving diverse learners during their educational journey to support them in achieving their personal and academic goals.Communication (written, verbal, interpersonal): Communicates well across all channels to welcome, inform, guide, and engage in helpful and productive dialogue.Critical Thinking: Confident in using professional judgement when dealing with complex student issues. Generates and implements new ideas and is solution oriented.Technology: Uses available technologies to proactively advise students.Customer Service: Provides timely and exceptional customer service to a diverse group of students and staff by phone, email and in person. Required Experience REQUIRED EDUCATION/TRAINING & WORK EXPERIENCE: Associate of Arts/Science with two years professional experience working with students in an advising, recruiting, or admissions capacity.OR, Bachelor's degree and one year of student affairs or customer service experience in higher education.Knowledge and understanding of computer applications and Internet use is needed.PREFERRED EDUCATION/TRAINING & WORK EXPERIENCE:Bachelor's degree in counseling, education, or related field.One year experience in academic advising. Welcoming. Respectful. Inclusive. Together, we are FRCC.

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