Guided Pathways Advisor

Position Overview

Guided Pathway Advisor I is a 12‑month, tenure‑track, full‑time professional position at CT State Tunxis campus (271 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, CT 06032). This role provides advising, support, mentoring, and guidance for students under the Holistic Case Management Advising (HCMA) policy and Guided Pathways Advising (GPA) program, with a focus on student retention and equity for black, Latinx, and other marginalized students.

• Student engagement
• Academic and career advising
• Retention and Holistic Supports
• Advising program development
• Technology fluency and data analytics
• Attendance at convocations and commencement ceremonies
• Service on assigned committees and task forces
• Participation in staff, informational, and professional meetings, including evenings and weekends

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least one (1) year of related experience, or a Master’s degree in a related field and up to two (2) years of related experience; or a combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the required competencies.
• Familiarity with programs and strategies that support first‑generation, low‑income, non‑traditional, and minoritized students
• Demonstrated ability to use technology in the workplace
• Familiarity with the community college environment and its student population
• Ability to manage workload independently and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to solve problems
• Experience providing high‑quality, equitable customer service in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including those with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Student Affairs Administration, or Higher Education
• One (1) or more years of experience supporting students in academic goal‑setting and career planning
• One (1) or more years of experience in academic advising or case management (e.g., supporting student registrations, academic planning, transfer planning)
• Experience utilizing case management platforms such as CRM Advise, Starfish, etc.
• Experience conducting intakes and making referrals
• Ability to communicate in a language beyond English (e.g., ASL, Spanish, Arabic, Bosnian) is considered a preferred qualification

• Salary: $66,804 (approximate annual)
• Generous leave policies
• Multiple retirement plan options
• Comprehensive health insurance choices
• Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)