What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director, Life Directions Center position at Colorado Christian University?
About the Job
The Life Directions Center (LDC) Assistant Director serves as an academic advisor to a cohort of students, provides ongoing training to the staff of the LDC, and interacts with multiple departments at CCU to ensure cohesive communication regarding academic requirements. The purpose of the LDC is to equip authentic disciples of Christ to discern their life calling, achieve academic success, and engage in meaningful service.
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. CCU’s motto is--grace and truth. This motto comes from John 1.14: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (ESV)
CCU's mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth.
Colorado Christian University cultivates knowledge and love of God in a Christ-centered community of learners and scholars, with an enduring commitment to the integration of exemplary academics, spiritual formation, and engagement with the world. We envision graduates who think critically and creatively, lead with high ethical and professional standards, embody the character and compassion of Jesus Christ, treasure the gospel, and who thereby are prepared to impact the world in their callings.
CCU embraces an educational model that was present at the foundation of many of the great western and American universities. It is made up of three pillars—competence, character and Christ-centered faith. Secular universities have abandoned two of those pillars. We think this is a major oversight that eventually undermines education. Furthermore, we believe this classical educational model is both life-giving and greatly needed in our time.
A leader in higher education, CCU 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 ten 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 two colleges--the 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?
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.
Colorado Christian University’s pay philosophy is based on internal and external data for pay equity; along with budgetary considerations for effective stewardship. Pay will be assigned based on relevant experience at a range of $27.26 - $30.13 per hour. We reserve the right to pay an equitable rate that we believe is within our salary structure or that may fit a candidate’s qualifications or experience for the job. A wage range posted is not a guarantee of a specific wage range for a job offer. CCU reserves the right to make pay decisions based on economic and equity considerations to attract the best possible talent. CCU does not determine pay based on sex or any other protected status.
The Life Directions Center (LDC) Assistant Director serves as an academic advisor to a cohort of students, provides ongoing training to the staff of the LDC, and interacts with multiple departments at CCU to ensure cohesive communication regarding academic requirements. The purpose of the LDC is to equip authentic disciples of Christ to discern their life calling, achieve academic success, and engage in meaningful service.
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. CCU’s motto is--grace and truth. This motto comes from John 1.14: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (ESV)
CCU's mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth.
Colorado Christian University cultivates knowledge and love of God in a Christ-centered community of learners and scholars, with an enduring commitment to the integration of exemplary academics, spiritual formation, and engagement with the world. We envision graduates who think critically and creatively, lead with high ethical and professional standards, embody the character and compassion of Jesus Christ, treasure the gospel, and who thereby are prepared to impact the world in their callings.
CCU embraces an educational model that was present at the foundation of many of the great western and American universities. It is made up of three pillars—competence, character and Christ-centered faith. Secular universities have abandoned two of those pillars. We think this is a major oversight that eventually undermines education. Furthermore, we believe this classical educational model is both life-giving and greatly needed in our time.
A leader in higher education, CCU 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 ten 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 two colleges--the 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.
- Master's degree in Student Development, Education, or related field required.
- 3 - 5 years experience working in Christian higher education required.
- At least 2 years working at the CCU Life Directions Center
- Passion for helping students deepen their relationship with God and develop as the man or woman of God that they are designed to be.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, experience using and maintaining a shared database system, and a willingness to learn new software technology. Self starter, personable, organized, and a team player.
- Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent at balancing multiple priorities and a large number of meetings in a very fast-paced environment, especially during high demand periods of a semester.
- Adapts quickly and cheerfully to changing priorities and processes.
- Enjoys learning, being stretched professionally, and creative problem solving.
- Certification and/or experience with personality, interest and strengths assessments preferred (Examples: MBTI, Strong, Clifton Strengths).
- Event planning or programming experience preferred.
Advising Responsibilities:
- Provide mentoring for a cohort of student. An Assistant Director’s cohort typically ranges from 90-125 students. Advising students is around 60% of the job responsibilities. This holistic mentoring includes academic care, personal care, and spiritual care.
- Provide academic advising to students, helping with major exploration and confirmation, course selection, and adherence to a degree timeline plan to ensure timely graduation and assist the student in pursuing opportunities to meet their academic goals.
- Update and maintain detailed records of students' academic progress using office tools and university database systems. Provide students with appropriate follow-up to remind them of next steps.
- Work with faculty, Deans, and the Registrar's Office (Service Central) to ensure cohesive communication regarding academic requirements.
- Assist students with a variety of other topics including: God’s calling on their life, their faith journey, service to others, personal, spiritual and interest assessments, as well as academic and life goals.
- Plan and facilitate relevant trainings and events with the rest of the Life Directions Center team.
- Supporting CCU's Student Life department through involvement in campus wide programming, committees, and events.
- Other duties as may be assigned by the LDC Director.
Assistant Director Responsibilities:
- To act on behalf of the Director at meetings or with staff if the Director is away.
- Provide expertise, training and resources to other advisors. Also, act as a vital member of the LDC Lead team as designated by the Director.
- Serve on the hiring team to onboard new advisors.
- Work closely with the Senior Staff Advisor to train new hires.
- Work with LDC Administrative Assistant to select and train advisor assistants (student worker staff) in the following areas:
- Filebound
- Shared Drive procedures
- Degree Timelines
- Self Service
- Assign assistants to advisors
- Serve as an LDC academic specialist.
- Serve on campus committees as assigned by the Director.
- Serve as the primary liaison between the LDC and Admissions.
- Oversee the completion of program timelines and insure programs are correct in the online Catalog and Self Service.
- Work with half of the ungraduated students as they seek to finish their degree.
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.
Colorado Christian University’s pay philosophy is based on internal and external data for pay equity; along with budgetary considerations for effective stewardship. Pay will be assigned based on relevant experience at a range of $27.26 - $30.13 per hour. We reserve the right to pay an equitable rate that we believe is within our salary structure or that may fit a candidate’s qualifications or experience for the job. A wage range posted is not a guarantee of a specific wage range for a job offer. CCU reserves the right to make pay decisions based on economic and equity considerations to attract the best possible talent. CCU does not determine pay based on sex or any other protected status.
Salary : $27 - $30