Promise Program Advisor & Student Success Coach

Colorado Community College System Career Site; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision

PERA retirement

Annual leave

Job summary

Pikes Peak State College seeks a Program Scholar Advisor to provide professional advising on educational transfer, career, and employment decision-making. This role offers personal coaching, mentoring, and group facilitation for Promise Program scholars.

You’ll manage a caseload, coordinate with faculty and staff, and develop partnerships to support students’ academic and career goals. Two full-time positions are available with an anticipated January 2027 start.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Two years of professional experience in academic advising, counseling, or related student services.
• Experience using student information systems such as Banner, DegreeWorks, and advising tools.
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluent Spanish.
• Public speaking and group facilitation experience.
• Willingness to work evenings/Saturdays and travel between campuses.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising in person or virtually to Promise Program scholars to support degree planning and progress.
• Map comprehensive academic and career plans for individual students.
• Coordinate group‑mentoring initiatives and workshops.
• Develop and sustain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Document student interactions in institution systems for accountability and assessment.
• Attend required trainings and collaborate with Promise Programs and advising teams.

Skills

Advising

Public speaking

Group facilitation

Career coaching

Coaching

Communication

Collaboration

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution

Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution

Tools

EAB Navigate

Banner (INB/SSB)

DegreeWorks

Microsoft Office Suite

D2L (LMS)

Job description

Pikes Peak State College seeks a Program Scholar Advisor to provide professional advising on educational transfer, career, and employment decision-making. This role offers personal coaching, mentoring, and group facilitation for Promise Program scholars.

You’ll manage a caseload, coordinate with faculty and staff, and develop partnerships to support students’ academic and career goals. Two full-time positions are available with an anticipated January 2027 start.