POSITION SUMMARY: 
The Project Coordinator of Student Advocacy is responsible for the development and management of student basic needs & wellness initiatives, projects, grants, and programs for the Community College of Aurora. This position will work closely with the Director of Student Advocacy to develop comprehensive systems and processes aimed at promoting CCA’s institutional outcomes. Using data informed strategies, The Project Coordinator of Student Advocacy will create, implement, and refine programs that address disparities in basic needs access, support holistic wellbeing, and advance the success, retention, and completion of all CCA students.

OVERVIEW OF CCA  
The Community College of Aurora serves our diverse community by providing high-quality instruction and support services to prepare students for transfer and employment. We are particularly interested in applicants that demonstrate a commitment to working with individuals and groups from diverse identities, including but not limited to: socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, disability, multilingual learners, veterans, non-traditional, race and ethnic backgrounds.

We actively promote a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry. CCA enrolls 11,000 students annually, over 62% of whom are students of color, including nearly 32% Hispanic students, 65% of CCA students receive some type of financial aid, including 52% of whom receive Pell grants, and nearly two-thirds are first-generation college students.

More than 20 different languages and 60 countries are represented at CCA. In addition to traditional degree and certificate programs, CCA offers non-credit professional development courses, customized training, and economic and workforce development resources to employer partners and individual professionals seeking to enhance the capacity and productivity of their workforce or individual knowledge and skills. The college centers diversity, equity, and inclusion and we actively seek to employee partners who want to join us in working to reducing outcome gaps among our diverse student population. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project Coordination

• Provide operational oversight over basic needs and student wellness initiatives and projects for CCA’s three campus locations, including:
  1. BetterMynd, a free short-term mental health therapy service.
  2. Foxy’s Mobile Market, a free mobile market open to the CCA community and provided in partnership with Secor Cares.
  3. Foxy’s Resource Room, a one-stop-location providing free snacks, coffee, basic need toiletries, sexual health supplies, parenting items, and period products for the CCA community
  4. Food Recovery, an on-campus program aimed at eliminating food waste and promoting food insecurity
  5. Laptop Loan Program, a digital equity-based laptop loan program in partnership with Institutional Technology.
  6. Lactation and Chest feeding Rooms, provided to CCA students and employees in need of lactation and feeding privacy
  7. Period Pantry, a free monthly period product supply service. 
  8. Resource Walls, designed to increase awareness of campus and community resources.
• Develop, implement, and assess Office of Student Advocacy programming and engagement opportunities that promote holistic student success, including; De-stress Fests, Mental Health & Wellness Events, Parenting Student Month & Events, Safety Week, and Sexual Health Promotion Events.
• Supervise and oversee training for student wellness ambassadors. 
• Act as a point of contact for and oversee renewal process for Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) Social Determinant Designations and Generation Hope’s FamilyU Seal Designation.
• Oversee department marketing needs, including flyer creation, Office of Strategic Communication requests, and department website pages.
• Manage fiscal processes, tracking, and compliance responsibilities, including management of procurement requirements.
• Provide grant management to current grants (i.e., RTD Transit Assistance Grant, Food Recovery Network, Community Food Assistance Provider Grant) and identify and lead application processes for all new and current grant projects that align with the mission of the Office of Student Advocacy.
• Maintain communication and coordinate projects with community-based partners (i.e., Secor Cares, Aunt Flow, Benefits in Action, etc.) in collaboration with the Director of Student Advocacy.
• Serve as the Student Advocacy representative for new student (concurrent and non-concurrent) programs and events.
• Serve on division-wide committee to support the facilitation of student employee training.
• Work with Director of Student Advocacy to prepare and summarize analytic reports on case referrals utilizing these to inform programmatic efforts and student support services.
• Serve on campus committees or relevant external groups as assigned or approved by Director of Student Advocacy.
• Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with CCA administrators, faculty, instructors, and staff to create intentional and cross-disciplinary programming that is CCA mission focused.
• Complete varied department tasks as assigned by the Director of Student Advocacy.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in business, communications, education, social work, social or behavioral science, or related fields
• Displays a commitment to serving and uplifting underrepresented communities, including students of color, non-traditional students, veterans/military, first generation college students, and individuals of varying abilities.
• Demonstrates a student-centered approach with knowledge and experience applying theories of student development, and the ability to view students from an asset- mindset.
• Illustrates experience in effectively managing multiple initiatives, programs, and events. 
• Effective communication verbally and inwriting to clearly articulate a project’s goals and utilize each team member’s unique skills to accomplish those goals and desired outcomes. 
• Highly collaborative with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. 
• Displays collaboration and a commitment to teamwork, including the ability to motivate people to achieve a shared goal and have empathy to understand their team members.
• Exhibits strong problem-solving skills and the ability to take obstacles in stride, decide how to overcome them and move forward toward program goals.
• Exemplifies critical thinking to objectively analyze situations, consider all pertinent information, and make decisions.
• Experience or interest in developing programs aimed at equitable access and retention of students.

• Master’sdegreepreferredinhighereducation,studentaffairs,business, communications, education, social work, social or behavioral science, or related fields.
• Experience working with students in a community college setting.
• Experience with budget management.
• Experience writing, collecting data, analyzing, and reporting for grant projects.
• Experience assisting students in their efforts to return to college.
• Bilingual preferred

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Salary Range: Anticipated starting salary range: $70,527.00 annually. This salary is determined by the qualifications of the selected candidate balanced with departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information. CCA offers an excellent benefit plan, including generous leave, holiday, and education benefits. Full time employees immediately upon hire earn 15 hours a month annual leave and 10 hours a month sick leave.

Deadline to Submit Application Material: An initial review of applications will begin on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.  

Application Process: When submitting your online application, please include a cover letter clearly shows how the applicant’s professional experiences align with the minimum qualifications, current resume, and professional references. Official transcripts showing the highest degree achieved should be submitted to HR@ccaurora.edu upon offer of employment. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at HR@ccaurora.edu.  

By applying for this announced position, applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of their knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with the Community College of Aurora; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law.

Application Checklist 

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

• A complete online application
• A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position
• A current resume uploaded as an attachment to your online application
• Candidates identified as finalists must provide three to five professional references, at least two of which must include a current direct supervisor and most recent supervisor. If you cannot provide two supervisor references, an opportunity will be afforded for discussion and consideration of alternative references with the CCA Human Resource Office.  Please note, out of professional courtesy to you, we will not contact your listed references without first providing notice to you as a candidate prior to beginning the reference check-process.
• If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation is required as part of your application. Please submit this as an attachment to your application. Please note that you have the right to redact dates from your transcript during the application process. A full, unredacted copy will be required upon hire.
• For any questions or technical issues please contact HR@CCAurora.edu.

Notice to all Applicants:

•  Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.                
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.              
• Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.
• Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire.       
• CCA is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit the COPERA web page.                
• Individuals currently or formerly employed by  the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, and/or who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.         
• For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Erica Hines, Chief Human Resources & Personnel Success Officer at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207H, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at (303) 340-7231 or e-mail at Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu.  

Colorado Residency Requirement: 

Eligible applicants must be either a current Colorado resident or be able to provide proof of residency in Colorado within 30 days of the start date for the position, or they may be deemed ineligible for employment with the Community College of Aurora.  Please contact HR@CCAurora.edu with any questions.  

Community College of Aurora Inclusive Excellence Statement:  

CCA embraces Inclusive Excellence because we want our students, staff, and faculty to learn and contribute within an inclusive environment. This means members of our college community will be active, respectful, and mindful of equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels of engagement. 

Inclusive Excellence will provide a foundation for student and institutional success.  Recognizing our diversity is only the first step toward Inclusive Excellence.

 We must also be intentional in valuing cultural differences and experiences, while incorporating them into practices, curricula, and policies.

Welcoming, Respectful, Inclusive - Together, we are CCA.

The Federal Clery Act: (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agency's Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the CCA website at the Student Right to Know page. A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the College Security Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or on property controlled or owned by Community College of Aurora, as well as public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, our campuses.

ADAAA Accommodations: Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Erica Hines at (303) 340-7231 or erica.hines@ccaurora.eduat least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

Pregnancy Related Accommodations, Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA): The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for health conditions related to pregnancy or the physical recovery from childbirth. Candidates wishing to request reasonable accommodations must do so as soon as possible, preferably at least three days prior to the exam or interview. If you are an individual who wishes to request reasonable accommodations, please contact us at303) 340-7231 or Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu. 

Non-Discrimination Statement: The Community College of Aurora prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment including those that violate federal and state law, or the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Board Policies 3-120 and 4-120.  The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion, genetic information, marital status, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer,Erica Hines, Chief Human Resources & Personnel Success Officer at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207E, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at (303) 340-7231 or e-mail at Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu.