Concurrent Enrollment Advisor

FLSA Status:

United States of America (Exempt)

Compensation:

$49500 to $50000

Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information!

SECTION I - OUR VALUES CULTIVATE OUR VISION AND CULTURE

At CMU we believe in acting from a foundation of goodwill. This belief gives us the courage to form meaningful relationships embark on joint endeavors and take risks in the pursuit of new possibilities. Its this courage that enables the Mavily to explore new ways of thinking and doing knowing that there is no perfect solution no perfect idea.

From this place of humility and courage weve built a culture of resilience. We invest in the future by continuously adapting to change overcoming challenges and seizing new opportunities. We recognize that change is constant and our resilience allows us to embrace it with confidence. Endless curiosity drives us to approach the unexpected as if it were expected seeing opportunities for discovery and renewal in every this community rooted in love and dignity curiosity thrives leading to endless opportunities for growth and advancement.

Inspired by the soul of the Westthe spirit that our region embodieswe emerge as a force for positive change harnessing our collective power to build a Human Scale University that reflects our values and brings to life our shared vision of the world we aspire to create.

Colorado Mesa University Core Values
Love -Extending oneself for nurturing the growth of self and others
Dignity -Respecting the intrinsic value of each person and believing that others act from afoundation of goodwill
Courage -Taking risks in the pursuit of new possibilities
Humility -Suspending ones ego and pride to recognize that no idea is perfect and being open tothe input of others
Resiliency -Investing in the future by adapting to changes overcoming challenges and pursuingOpportunity
Curiosity -Cultivating awe and exploring the unknown
Power -The strength to act collaboratively with individual agency to achieve our goals

SECTION II THE SEAT

At CMU we look at every position as a seat. Every seat is vital and the individual in the seat contributes significantly to our mission of providing an affordable and accessible education and forming meaningful and mutually enriching partnerships that support the well-being and vibrancy of our community. As a human centric organization a priority is to ensure we have the right seats in our organization and that the expectations ownership and accountabilities are defined and communicated clearly for the success of the individuals holding the seats.

The Concurrent Enrollment Advisor supports concurrent student admissions advising registration and the concurrent enrollment partnerships between CMU and local education providers. The Concurrent Enrollment Advisor assists with all facets of concurrent enrollment admissions advising registration reporting and data analysis.

The position assists students parents school counselors and other internal and external stakeholders with problem-solving related to all facets of concurrent enrollment.

The Concurrent Enrollment Advisor is expected to communicate professionally and confidently with a diverse group of students parents/supporters high school counselors and district staff.

The position maintains detailed and accurate records utilizing the Slate CRM Banner SIS and Synergy SIS systems.

Other duties may be assigned as needed by our institution.

OVERVIEW AND ROLE SCOPE OF TEAM AND/OR TASKS

• Perform concurrent enrollment duties including recruitment program selection application processing registration and continued communication to students parents and other stakeholders.
• Maintain student records using knowledge of concurrent enrollment opportunities courses requirements and placement procedures.
• Identify and promote concurrent enrollment opportunities for local education providers by sharing information about CMUs various concurrent enrollment opportunities.
• Provide academic and career and technical education advice.
• Speak in public and present at both large and small events meetings orientations and other related events.
• Support concurrent students and families while enrolled in courses for subsequent concurrent enrollment and with degree seeking enrollment at CMU.
• Serve as a resource for concurrent information and solutions with internal stakeholders.
• Recruit train and supervise student workers on concurrent processing and solutions.
• Maintain school district records in Synergy SIS.

ACCOUNTABILITY TO RESULTS

• Course registration by local education provider locations will be monitored.
• Continuous concurrent enrollment based on available courses will be monitored.
• Pipeline to CMU degree seeking enrollment will be measured.
• Accountability to deliver on 90-day Rocks (goals).
• Additional metrics and results may be assigned as needed by our institution.

CORE PROCESSES

Owned:

• Processing concurrent enrollment applications and registration forms.
• Provide information to prospective high school students and their families about concurrent enrollment options.
• Consult with school counselors on concurrent enrollment admissions and registration processes.
• Advise concurrent enrollment students and their families on CMU and CMU Tech courses programs and subsequent enrollment options.

Contributor:

• Support concurrent enrollment students towards degree seeking status at CMU or CMU Tech.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER - This position description is only a summary of the typical functions of this seat and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and areas of accountability.

CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS

• Working knowledge of Slate CRM Banner SIS and Synergy SIS.
• Understand Appreciative Advising framework.
• Be able to interpret and apply admission and academic policies.
• Willingness to connect with students families school counselors district personnel and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail is required.
• Effective interpersonal and written communication skills and public speaking abilities.
• Some evening and weekend work.
• Local travel is required.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE FOR RIGHT FIT

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution is required.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Experience in a customer service environment preferred.
• Admissions advising teaching or student service experience preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

The language skills include:

• Ability to read analyze and interpret general written materials professional publications technical procedures or government regulations.
• Ability to write reports and prepare and conduct verbal and visual presentation of materials.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from top management public groups and board of directors.

REASONING ABILITY

Strategic and analytical reasoning skills are necessary. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the individual is frequently required to stand walk sit and talk or hear. The individual must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the individual in this position will encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual typically performs the duties of the job in an open office setting. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud at times with several disruptions throughout the day.

HOW TO APPLY:Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic addition please be prepared to upload a:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire)

Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.

Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks a criminal history record check and when appropriate a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse faculty staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information including medical documentation regarding functional limitations and the type of accommodation needed.