CCU Academy Student Success Advisor

About the Job

The vision of the Colorado Christian University (CCU) Academy is to provide affordable online general education courses for high school students to help cut costs for families, prepare students for college, and provide an avenue for high school students to graduate with a high school diploma, CCU college credit, and even an associate’s degree at the same time when they choose to pursue the A.A. in Liberal Arts track.

The CCU Academy Student Success Advisor position is a full-time, non-exempt position reporting to the Online Dual Enrollment Manager. The purpose of the Student Advisor role is to guide and support students through the CCU Academy processes, including Dual Credit, Online Dual Enrollment and the A.A. degree, and equip these students to achieve academic success and thrive in achieving their academic goals.

Job Location
 
Remote - must reside and work legally in the U.S. All work must be performed within the U.S.

About CCU

Colorado Christian University is the premier interdenominational Christian university in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, delivering world class education to thousands of students. The fully accredited, nonprofit University is located in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb of Denver.

Colorado Christian University was founded in 1914 on two principles — grace and truth. CCU’s scriptural foundation comes from John 1:17: For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. (ESV)

CCU's mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth.

A leader in higher education, the University has been consistently ranked in the top 2 percent of colleges and universities nationwide for its core curriculum by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. CCU has had nine consecutive years of enrollment growth and has been named one of the five fastest-growing master’s granting universities by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

CCU offers more than 200 degree program options for traditional and adult students through its College of Undergraduate Studies and College of Adult and Graduate Studies. More than 9,000 students attend the University on the main campus, in regional centers throughout Colorado, and online.

What is most appealing about working at CCU?

1. Faith-friendly: CCU’s culture is unique to higher education. Where else can you pursue academic excellence yet read the Holy Bible, pray with teammates and students at work, and work to impact our culture in support of Christian values?
2. Convictionally Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and  the truth of God’s Word.
3. Live out your calling: We are a traditional evangelical university where you can invest your God-given   talents and abilities alongside coworkers and teammates, while having a profound influence on students  as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
4. Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings and   preparing them for positions of significant leadership in the church, business, government, education,  and other professions, as a key part of our University's Strategic Priorities.

We’re looking for candidates who have:

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required, master's degree in Student Development, Education, or related field is preferred.
2. Two-three years experience working in Christian higher education is preferred.
3. Passion for helping students succeed, thrive, and develop educational skills to guide them through their future higher education goals.
4. Ability to be a self-starter, personable, organized, and a team player with strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
5. Ability to balance multiple priorities and a large number of meetings in a very fast-paced environment, especially during high-demand periods of a semester.
6. Ability to adapt quickly and cheerfully to changing priorities and processes with an enjoyment of learning, being stretched professionally, and creative problem solving.
7. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, experience using and maintaining a shared database system, and a willingness to learn new software technology.

Key Job Duties

1. CCU’s mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. In this role, the Student Success Advisor shares the vision of how CCU Academy will transform students as they obtain their education with a Christian worldview that emphasizes how personal values and ethics can impact education, life, and work.
2. Serve as the primary point of contact for CCU Academy students, providing