Senior Academic Advisor – Career Success Focus

Job overview

The Senior Academic Advisor – Career Success Focus role is onsite at the Auraria Campus in Denver, CO, with a listed salary range of $67,000–$73,000 per year. The position is in the Community College of Denver’s Student Affairs division and Academic Advising and Student Success Center (AASSC). The advisor leads and develops an advising team while maintaining a student caseload, integrating career exploration and readiness into academic advising. The role advances student belonging, retention, completion, transfer, and workforce transitions through proactive advising, staff development, partnerships, and data-informed improvements.

What you'll do

• Support the Associate Dean of Student Success with AASSC strategy and operations
• lead, supervise, coach, and train advisors
• develop and assess student engagement, retention, and success initiatives
• monitor case management, early alerts, outreach, and referrals
• maintain a student caseload
• integrate career exploration, labor-market information, and career readiness into advising
• coordinate workshops and partner connections
• analyze and present career-related data
• support campus events, customer service, and office operations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior academic advisor

career success focus

denver co

community college of denver

student affairs

academic advising

career advising

student success

team leadership

$67k–$73k/year

bachelor’s degree

student retention

transfer planning

career readiness

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree and three years of academic advising experience. A master’s degree and experience supporting students through barriers to persistence, completion, transfer, and career goals are preferred. Applications received by November 16, 2026, receive priority consideration; the position remains open until filled.

About the employer

Colorado Community College System Career Site is hiring for this role. Industry: Junior Colleges. Sector: 61.