CCU Academy Student Success Advisor Full Time

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?

• 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?
• Convictionally Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God’s Word.
• 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.
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required, master’s degree in Student Development, Education, or related field is preferred.
• Two-three years experience working in Christian higher education is preferred.
• Passion for helping students succeed, thrive, and develop educational skills to guide them through their future higher education goals.
• Ability to be a self-starter, personable, organized, and a team player with strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
• 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.
• Ability to adapt quickly and cheerfully to changing priorities and processes with an enjoyment of learning, being stretched professionally, and creative problem solving.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, experience using and maintaining a shared database system, and a willingness to learn new software technology.

Key Job Duties

• 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.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for CCU Academy students, providing guidance and support throughout the student journey in Dual Credit, Online Dual Enrollment, and A.A. degree programs.
• Advise students on academic requirements, course selection, and progression toward program completion, ensuring alignment with CCU Academy standards and degree pathways.
• Proactively monitor student performance, identify barriers to success, and point students to academic support resources.
• Foster relationships with students, families, and partner school administrators to promote clear communication, program awareness, and student success.
• Guide students in setting academic goals, developing study strategies, and cultivating skills for thriving in a college-level environment.
• Maintain accurate student records, track progress, and prepare reports on student retention, completion, and overall success metrics.
• Collaborate with the Online Dual Enrollment Manager and other CCU Academy staff to enhance advising practices, program resources, and student engagement initiatives.
• Support orientation and onboarding processes for new students and families, ensuring a smooth transition into CCU Academy programs.
• Stay current with institutional policies, program requirements, and best practices in student advising to effectively support students.
• Support CCU’s Student Life department through involvement in campus wide programming, committees, and events.
• Perform other duties in support of programs and student success, as assigned.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to walk, stand, sit, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, speak with clarity, and have appropriate vision and hearing capabilities. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. You may be required to work occasional irregular hours, including some nights and weekends.

What We Offer Our Employees

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to all employees. Our benefit package includes: a tuition waiver program, excellent healthcare, generous paid time off, matching 403(b) retirement plan, and additional organizational paid benefits and voluntary benefit offerings. Pay and benefits will be discussed in more detail as candidates progress through the interview process. The pay for this job is $18.82 per hour. Pay is assigned by reviewing a combination of job-related factors that may include: internal/external pay equity, the salary structure/pay grade, or a candidate’s qualifications/experience for the job. A wage range posted is not a guarantee of a specific wage and CCU reserves the right to make pay decisions based on economic and equity considerations. CCU does not determine pay based on sex or any other protected status.

Application Status

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Spiritual Requirements

• Committed follower of Jesus Christ, who believes there is no salvation apart from faith in his atonement on the cross, by grace alone becoming “born again” thus beginning a personal relationship with Christ, the Son of God.
• Able to effectively communicate personal faith and apply biblical principles and convictions in the workplace. Must have a strong sense of calling to the ministry of Colorado Christian University.
• Regularly attend and be engaged in meaningful involvement in a Bible-believing evangelical local church. Knowledgeable about the Word of God and passionate about Christian education.
• Must be a traditional evangelical Christian whose lifestyle is in consonance with sound Christian principles, is compatible with CCU’s Statement of Faith, and is in agreement with the Strategic Priorities promulgated by the University.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Colorado Christian University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status. CCU is committed to an environment free from discrimination and harassment and calls on every member of the university community to be vigilant in deterring and reporting all violations. CCU does reserve the right to exercise preference on the basis of religion in all of its employment practices. All employees who work at CCU must demonstrate a spiritual testimony consistent with our evangelical mission and follow our lifestyle expectations.