CTE Student Services Advisor, SW

Title: CTE Student Services Advisor, SW

Position Type: Professional Tech Full time

College: Pueblo Community College

Division: PCC Southwest

Department: PCC Southwest

Campus: Mancos Campus

Location: Mancos

Salary Range: The annual salary for this position is $60,500 and may be up to 5% higher depending on relevant experience, education, and certifications when compared to others doing substantially similar work. This position is grant-funded.

Job Summary:

The CTE Student Services Advisor provides comprehensive, student-facing support for Career and Technical Education students at PCC Southwest, with primary responsibility for academic advising, enrollment guidance, retention support, and career-connected student success services. This position collaborates closely with others in Student Services, CTE staff on the Academics team, high schools and CE staff, and community partners to strengthen recruitment, retention, completion, and workforce pathways for CTE students.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Essential Functions
• Provides comprehensive academic advising and graduation planning for all CTE students, ensuring they understand program requirements and maintain consistent progress toward completion.
• Leads recruitment initiatives for all CTE programs, including community events and high school visits in collaboration with Student Services, Academic Services, Marketing, and campus leadership.
• Facilitates the student enrollment process, providing guidance on admissions, registration, and financial aid resources to ensure a seamless transition into CTE programs.
• Provides student-facing guidance for selective admission processes, helping students understand requirements, prepare applications, and navigate program-specific admission protocols.
• Implements retention initiatives and monitors student progress, utilizing early alert systems to provide timely interventions and support for students at risk.
• Assists students in navigating time-sensitive compliance requirements, including background checks, immunizations, and certifications required for clinical placements, POST requirements, or practical experiences.
• Supports Concurrent Enrollment staff in program-specific guidance for CE CTE students through collaborative high school visits and programmatic updates for CE staff.
• Serves as a student-facing expert for institutional software, providing training and troubleshooting for Navigate, Banner, D2L, Recruit, and other student success tools.
• Develops and implements outreach initiatives specifically targeted at special populations and non-traditional students to promote equity, access, and success in CTE fields.
• Connects students with career-connected opportunities, including job shadows, internships, and apprenticeships, in collaboration with the CTE Academic Programs Coordinator and regional employers.
• Coordinates student participation in orientations, capstone events, simulations, and practical experiences to enhance student engagement and program completion.
• Collaborates with faculty coordinators, Student Services, and Academic Services departments to ensure a cohesive and holistic approach to student support across the CTE portfolio.
• Maintains accurate student records and tracks success metrics to support Perkins grant reporting and institutional data-driven decision-making.

Additional Functions
•Works independently with little supervision or as part of a team.
•Communicates effectively with students, colleagues, and others.
•Interacts professionally and respectfully with students, colleagues, and others.
•Assesses individual and department work processes and recommends improvements.
•Complies with State Fiscal Rules, State Board policies, System and College protocols, and departmental procedures.
•Obtains and maintains proficiency with required systems and equipment.
•Maintains confidentiality of student and employee information as required.
•Completes all required compliance training within the established timeline.
•Serves on committees and other groups as assigned.

Competencies/KSAs:

• Knowledge of student advising and student services best practices
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; working knowledge of Ellucian Banner, EAB Navigate, or similar systems
• Able to lift 15 pounds.
• Able to read and communicate in English.
• Mobility around campus.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education
• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or Associate’s degree with at least two years of related professional experience
Experience
• At least 1 year of experience in higher education or direct student support
Travel
•Colorado Community College System offices in Denver
•Fremont or Mancos, CO locations
•Conferences within or outside of Colorado
•Various locations within the college’s service area
Schedule
•State business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
•Infrequent weekend and/or evening hours required

Selection Process:

Review of applications begins immediately and closes at 5pm (Mountain) on October 10, 2026.

PERA retirees are not eligible to fill this position except on an interim basis and only in accordance with PERA work provisions.

Application Instructions: 

Pueblo Community College is not able to provide sponsorship for applicants who do not currently have the legal right to work in the United States or require transfer of a visa.

An employee must be a resident of Colorado or reside in Colorado on the first day of employment.

An applicant may redact any information on an unofficial transcript that reveals years of attendance, date of graduation, or age.