Advisor, Accelerate Program at Laramie County Community College, WY

About the Department

• Hours of Work: Monday – Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm.  
• Screening will begin ASAP and continue until the position is filled.
• Start date to be determined, but as soon as practicable after the hiring/interview process

Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time, benefited Professional 2 level position. Starting salary range: $49,200.00 - $55,616.00/annually, depending upon experience.

• Educational Benefits for the employees and dependents
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 15 – 18 Paid Holiday/Closure Days
• Three Paid Personal Days
• Healthcare/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Generous Retirement Benefits - 14.62% Employer Paid/4% Employee Paid
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• Onsite Childcare Center
• Professional Development Opportunities

Job Summary: Core responsibilities of this position include: 

The LCCC Accelerate Advisor at Laramie County Community College (LCCC) is a full-time, benefited position focused on supporting high school students participating in dual and concurrent enrollment, with a primary responsibility to those in the LCCC Accelerate program. This position provides proactive academic and career advising, facilitates co-advising with K12 partners, and supports students as they navigate early college experiences and transition into postsecondary education. The role engages directly with students, families, school personnel, and campus departments to support onboarding, course planning, and long-term goal setting. Through individualized guidance and coordinated support, the LCCC Accelerate Advisor helps students make informed decisions and access to resources, relationships, and pathways needed for success during and after high school.

Position Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: – this position is exempt and is not eligible for compensatory or overtime pay provisions of the FLSA.  This listing of essential duties is not all-inclusive, but representative, other duties may be assigned).
Utilizing caseload management, the LCCC Accelerate Advisor will build and maintain relationships with high school students by ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment throughout their academic journey.

Individualized Success Planning and Support - Provide comprehensive guidance and support by advising, mentoring, and assisting high school students accepted to the LCCC Accelerate program, helping them navigate early college opportunities and successfully transition to post-secondary education.

• Serve as the primary advisor for a caseload of high school students enrolled in LCCC courses, focusing on those in the Accelerate program.
• Support students in developing individualized academic plans aligned with their career and college goals. • Provide guidance on course selection, academic pathways, and college readiness.
• Facilitate co-advising conversations with high school counselors, students, and families to ensure coordinated support.
• Monitor academic progress and engagement, initiating timely interventions and connecting students with support services as needed. 
• Assist students and families with the LCCC admissions process, financial aid applications, and scholarship opportunities to reduce financial barriers.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure responsible handling of student records in compliance with institutional, state, and federal policies. 

Collaboration, Student Onboarding, and Engagement– Coordinate with K12 partners and LCCC departments to support student enrollment, program onboarding, and ongoing engagement.

• Act as liaison between LCCC and school districts to support student onboarding, scheduling, and communication in the LCCC Accelerate program.
• Assist with recruitment of new Accelerate cohorts through direct outreach to students, families, and school personnel, with a focus on reaching underrepresented populations.
• Deliver workshops, presentations, and events that support student onboarding, academic planning, and transition readiness.
• Promote inclusive and accessible messaging about the benefits of early college and higher education pathways.

Program Participation and Institution Involvement– Contribute to the successful implementation of the Accelerate program and support data-informed institutional efforts that promote student success and equity.

• Design and deliver workshops focused on career exploration, goal setting, and college preparedness.
• Assist in the coordination and continuous improvement of the Accelerate program and other early college initiatives.
• Track and document student participation, outcomes, and advising interactions to support program evaluation and reporting.
• Participate in institutional events and initiatives aligned with LCCC’s goals for student success, equity, and access.
• Contribute feedback and insights that inform the development and long-term sustainability of the Accelerate program.
• Stay current with best practices in dual enrollment, college transitions, and equity in higher education 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:

• Dual and concurrent enrollment models, high school graduation requirements, and college academic standards.
• Academic advising strategies, FERPA guidelines, and college transition best practices.
• Career pathways, transfer planning, and college readiness development. 
• College policies, systems, and support services. • Academic, student, and employee policies and procedures. 
• College recruitment, admissions, and advising process; regulatory requirements; and operational structure.
• Understanding of higher education theory and foundations.
• Understanding of holistic advising.
• Understanding of marketing to different populations of students.
• Understanding of curriculum and degree paths.
• Computers – Knowledge of operation of computers.
• Customer and Personal Service – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Office Procedures – Knowledge of office procedures and of spelling, grammar, punctuation and arithmetic.
• Sales and Marketing – Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
  

Skills:

• Communication – Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the capacity to convey complex information clearly.
• Computer Software – proficient in computer-based training software, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Outlook, and other relevant software applications to effectively complete job tasks.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Data Entry – Entering information or updating records in a database or computer system with minimal errors.
• Interpersonal Skills – Ability to interact effectively with others, build relationships, and manage interpersonal dynamics.
• Organization – Ability to organize tasks, resources, and workflows efficiently.
• Records Management – Proficient in organizing, updating, and maintaining accurate records in both physical and digital formats. Skilled in using records management software and tools to ensure easy access and security of information.
• Social Perceptiveness – Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do. 
• Teamwork and Collaboration – Ability to work effectively as part of a team, contributing to group goals and fostering a collaborative environment. • Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  

Abilities:

• Ability to support time-based requests; able to function effectively in a multi-tasking, fast-paced environment with deadlines, frequent interruptions, and some high levels of urgency.
• Attention to Detail – The ability to observe, analyze, and comprehend even the most minute aspects of a task or situation.
• Communication – The ability to effectively express your thoughts, ideas, and messages to diverse people in oral and written form. Public speaking skills and ability to write/edit emails, letters, and technical reports.
• Emotional Intelligence – Ability to manage both your own emotions and understand the emotions of people around you. 
• Professionalism – Capable of representing the organization in a professional manner, adapting to various situations with maturity, and maintaining confidentiality and discretion at all times.
• Ability to travel when necessary.
  
• Ability to attend commencement ceremonies and other events to support students that may occur on weekends or evenings.
• Ability to work flexible hours. This may include working over 40 hours a week during high volume times and less during others. Will include occasional weekends and evenings.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: 

• There may be occurrences of interacting with employees and/or students, past employees and/or students, members of the general public, and others who express opinions, may exhibit strong emotions, which will require the employee to interact professionally, diplomatically, and appropriately in such situations
• While performing the essential duties of this position, an employee would frequently be required to move around the assigned work areas as well as within hallways, meeting rooms, and other parts of the campus facilities
• There may be multiple/daily instances of prolonged sitting, standing, and personal computer use, which would include keyboard and/or mouse usage as well as viewing a computer monitor
• An employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
• The overall work environment requires the mental ability to shift focal point quickly due to interruptions; an employee must be able to mentally track multiple projects and tasking as well

NOTE: This position description is a general description; it is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform.  All employees of the College are expected to perform other tasks as assigned by their respective supervisor/manager regardless of job title or routine job duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in student services, education, psychology, social sciences, marketing, or related field from an accredited college or university
• One-year experience in advising, coaching, recruiting, or mentoring in secondary or post-secondary educational environments (or similar experience).
• Demonstrated understanding of the challenges faced by low-income and first-generation students.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across diverse populations.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets the requirements for coverage under the College’s insurance policy. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in education, student affairs, counseling, marketing or related field of study from an accredited college or university. • Two years’ experience in advising, coaching, recruiting, or mentoring in secondary or post-secondary educational environments (or similar experience).
• Experience with dual/concurrent enrollment programs or early college initiatives.
• Familiarity with college admissions, financial aid, and career exploration tools. • Bilingual in English and Spanish.
  

Other Qualifications

If you are selected for the position, your appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. LCCC reserves the right to end this employment agreement should the results of your background investigation not be successful.

LCCC DOES NOT SPONSOR H1B VISAS.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Laramie County Community College is an EEO/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

The college has a designated person to monitor compliance and to answer any questions regarding the college's nondiscrimination policies. Please contact: Title IX, Title VI, and ADA Coordinator, Suite 205, Clay Pathfinder Building, 1400 E College Drive, Cheyenne, WY 82007, 307.778.1144,[email protected]. Contact information for the regional Office for Civil Rights is: Office for Civil Rights, Denver Office, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, 303.844.5695,[email protected]. Updated 6/2025.

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The mission of Laramie County Community College is to transform our students' lives through the power of inspired learning. Our over-arching goal is that our accomplishments as a community college will distinguish LCCC from others in the nation, in turn benefiting our communities and bringing pride to the Great State of Wyoming.  Our core values include Passion, Authenticity, and the Desire to Make a Difference. 

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