"Program Advisor"

Program Advisor

Company: Pikes Peak State College

Job Location: Colorado Springs

Category: Academic Advising

Type: Full-Time

This is a NON-CLASSIFIED employment opportunity. Visit the State of Colorado for Classified employment opportunities.

The Program Advisor plays a crucial role in guiding students through educational, career, and transfer decisions, with a special focus on Career & Technical Education (CTE) degrees and certificates. This position supports college-wide student success initiatives and fosters an inclusive environment by providing tailored academic advising and career planning. Advisors will manage a diverse caseload, collaborate with various departments, and contribute to Pikes Peak State College’s Strategic Plan with an emphasis on equity and access for all students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completed Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Experience providing student advising, academic counseling, or other student support services in a secondary, post-secondary, workforce, or adult education setting.

Professional level experience is defined by the Colorado Division of Human Resources: A position that involves the exercise of discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, or sharing an organized body of knowledge. Colorado revised statute (C.R.S. 24-50-135(1) allows colleges to exempt positions from the State Personnel Classified System that are determined to be professional level work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Bilingual and bi-literate proficiency in English and Spanish, including working vocabulary of higher education terminology in both languages.
• Two years of advising experience in higher education.
• Experience working directly with diverse student populations and an understanding of Pikes Peak State College’s mission.

For full consideration, all application materials must be received by 4:00 p.m. on November 21, 2025. Applications accepted until position is filled.

Pikes Peak State College reserves the right to close the job posting once a sufficient applicant pool has been obtained.

Must be a State of Colorado resident or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment.

Visa support is not available for this position.

Application Instructions:

Application must be submitted online. Incomplete applications may not receive full consideration. A complete application will include:

• Cover letter - Address the minimum and preferred qualifications in the order listed on the job announcement.
• Resume - Reflect experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Unofficial Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts for all degrees conferred. Official transcripts are required if hired for the position.
• Professional References - Provide names and contact information for three recent professional references who can address your expertise and background for this position.

This position may be eligible for a variety of employee benefits. Pikes Peak State College participates in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) contribution rates.

Note: Prior submission of application materials will not be considered.

Essential Functions

• Academic Advising Services: Manage a diverse student caseload, offering personalized academic and career advising. Utilize technology and various advising tools to ensure students are informed and supported throughout their academic journey. Collaborate with faculty and staff to address the needs of all students, including underrepresented groups.
• Career Planning and Services: Provide career and employment guidance, ensuring equitable access to resources and opportunities. Engage in outreach to support diverse career clusters and facilitate connections to community resources.
• Marketing, Outreach, and Accountability Projects: Represent the department on committees and participate in initiatives that promote equity and inclusion. Assist in organizing events that are accessible and relevant to a diverse student body.

General Duties, Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Ability to navigate differences effectively and respectfully in the workplace.
• Higher Education Knowledge: Familiarity with student services in higher education, with knowledge of student development and learning theories.
• Teamwork and Independence: Ability to professionally and tactfully interact, communicate, establish rapport, and work collaboratively with a wide variety of constituents, including students, faculty, staff, and community members and organizations. Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction.
• Technology Proficiency: Demonstrated experience with student information systems and customer relationship management systems. Daily proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including designing, creating, and maintaining forms, reference materials, databases, and training resources.
• Project Management: Aptitude for effectively prioritizing and managing multiple projects, ensuring deadlines are met without compromising quality.
• Location and Hours Flexibility: Willing to work occasional evenings and Saturdays, and work at all PPSC campuses and other locations to accommodate programming needs.
• Customer Service: Ability to provide high-level customer service, in English and Spanish, to individuals and groups in-person, over the phone, via email, and text-message through utilizing excellent communication and organizational skills.

As part of the State of Colorado, PPSC offers a competitive benefits package:

• PERA retirement benefits.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage.
• Life and Disability Coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Accrued Annual and Sick Leave.
• Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

This job description reflects Pikes Peak State College’s best effort to describe the essential duties and qualifications of the job. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation.

EEO Statement:

Pikes Peak State College is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act institution. We value diversity, strive for a more unified campus where all people are valued, treated fairly, and possess a sense of belonging. Pikes Peak State College encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.