Academic Advisor II/Access Coordinator

Colorado Mountain College-Glenwood Springs • Breckenridge, CO

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About The Position

Pre-requisites for Position (Qualifications Standards) Education and experience sufficient to meet the rigors of the position. Examples include a Master’s Degree and two years of related work experience, a Bachelor’s Degree and four years of related work experience, or equivalent education and experience that will provide the necessary knowledge, skill and abilities to perform the functions of the position. Experience working with students with disabilities at the post-secondary level preferred. Special Skills or abilities related to position: Knowledge of higher education degree requirements, and current practices and technology utilized in student services. Ability to provide thoughtful academic, transfer and career advising; interpret and analyze placement data and aptitude assessments. Evaluate documentation of disabilities and determine appropriate accommodations. Effectively speak in public and develop and conduct training and workshops. Exhibit exceptional verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Maintain confidentiality, discretion and professionalism. Organize and prioritize work while exercising flexibility, teamwork and humor. Knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act; local, regional and state, federal disabilities support services programs and agencies. Ability to provide academic and career/life counseling/advising; evaluate documentation of disabilities and determine appropriate accommodations. Welcoming. Innovative. Focused on Student Success. These principles reflect the soul of CMC. They guide us in building our teams, cultivating leaders, and expanding our approaches and mindset. They guide us to be an institution of higher education that’s the right fit for every faculty member, staff, student, and community member in its trust. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds. Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities preferred. Hiring range = $67,723.45 - $75,248.29 annual salary depending upon a combination of education and experience. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Pet insurance, retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, annual & sick time, mental health resources, healthy lifestyle benefits, affordable transitional housing may be available to the successful candidate based on eligibility and availability, relocation if applicable. CMC utilizes a wage progression compensation model that accounts for a candidate’s skill and experience. Although a salary range is listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Position anticipated to close on January 2, 2026 or until filled.

Requirements

• Education and experience sufficient to meet the rigors of the position. Examples include a Master’s Degree and two years of related work experience, a Bachelor’s Degree and four years of related work experience, or equivalent education and experience that will provide the necessary knowledge, skill and abilities to perform the functions of the position.
• Knowledge of higher education degree requirements, and current practices and technology utilized in student services.
• Ability to provide thoughtful academic, transfer and career advising; interpret and analyze placement data and aptitude assessments.
• Evaluate documentation of disabilities and determine appropriate accommodations.
• Effectively speak in public and develop and conduct training and workshops.
• Exhibit exceptional verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain confidentiality, discretion and professionalism.
• Organize and prioritize work while exercising flexibility, teamwork and humor.
• Knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act; local, regional and state, federal disabilities support services programs and agencies.
• Ability to provide academic and career/life counseling/advising; evaluate documentation of disabilities and determine appropriate accommodations.
• Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds.
• Successful completion of a background check including motor vehicles records report will be required.
• Incumbents in this position will adhere to all safety and compliance policies of Colorado Mountain College while performing all duties assigned.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with students with disabilities at the post-secondary level preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advises students, providing high quality guidance, mentoring, and tools for success in college.
• Interprets placement assessments, through the course of students’ college journey, co-creates, with students, comprehensive academic plans based upon understanding of program requirements, students’ aptitudes and propensities, selects courses, and explores transfer institution and career pathways.
• Explains options and next steps for students on academic suspension and probation.
• Monitors student progress and maintains appropriate records to best assist individual students, as well to providing analytics to guide retention and completion initiatives.
• Maintains close connections with faculty and academic affairs staff to generate and develop student success and retention initiatives.
• Collaborates with registration, financial aid and marketing staff.
• Helps coordinates campus events such as orientation, success seminars, and campus visits.
• Assists in planning and working graduation.
• Provides guidance for student clubs and organizations.
• Serves on campus committees.
• Supervises support staff and work-study students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Generates creative means to develop and present student seminars and workshops.
• Connects with TRIO, veteran, ESL, and high school equivalency (HSE) students.
• Updates campus online student services content and adapts to evolving communication modalities, including, but not limited to social media.
• Builds and maintains relationships with relevant community entities.
• Facilitates student referrals to mental health services.
• Communicates with transfer institutions.
• Plans, directs, and implements campus disabilities support services and coordinates accommodation for qualifying students
• Maintains student records per college, state, and federal guidelines
• Coordinates assistive, adaptive, and/or alternative technology for students with disabilities
• Collects, interprets, and evaluates documentation of student disabilities
• Serves as student advocate
• Provides training and workshops
• Collaborates with academic and student affairs to create awareness of services available to students with disabilities
• Facilitates ADA Compliance Standards regarding accommodations on assigned campuses
• Consults with physical plant staff regarding ADA/Section 504 Compliance Standards for campus/physical facility needs
• Recommends college-wide policies in collaboration with others
• Acts as liaison between Disabilities Services and students, parents, faculty, staff and community agencies

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Pet insurance
• retirement contribution
• tuition reimbursement
• annual & sick time
• mental health resources
• healthy lifestyle benefits
• affordable transitional housing may be available to the successful candidate based on eligibility and availability
• relocation if applicable

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level