Career Advisor

Department: Career Planning Center, Rockwell Campus

Reports to: Director, Career Planning Center

Position type: Full-time, exempt, 12-month contract (subject to annual renewal)

About the Role

Will operate in a team environment to provide career advisement, guidance counseling, and crisis intervention to students. Will maintain shared ownership and responsibility for student recruiting, enrollment, and retention. Embrace the Francis Tuttle Culture as reflected in the Mission and Vision statements, and continually portray the Core Values: Service, Trust, Aspiration, Respect, and Responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Participates in all aspects of student enrollment, including assessment of student needs, interests, and abilities, Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and 504 conferences, career advisement, guidance, counseling, and career planning.
• Maintains student waitlists and ensures equitable student representation in programs.
• Provides guidance and assistance to students applying for or obtaining financial assistance.
• Assists in the implementation of strategies for the recruitment of high school and adult students.
• Promotes student success and instructor support by assisting in monitoring student progress, satisfaction, attendance, academic progress, and other factors impacting student performance.
• Provides student guidance, counseling, and crisis intervention assistance to aid students in determining options. Determines and facilitates student referral options for services relating to physical or mental health concerns, financial needs, other personal needs, or other Francis Tuttle services.
• Develops and sustains student relationships with instructional and functional areas that facilitate services to customers.
• Aids in promoting and assisting with student organizations and activities.
• Develops and maintains community relationships and partnerships with schools, community-based organizations, and civic groups to promote Francis Tuttle's services, student graduates, and involvement with their organizations.
• Maintains a shared responsibility with other advisors for the Career Planning Center, "walk-in" assistance and advisement/counseling coverage, and other ongoing department operations and activities.
• Maintains proficiency with career counseling field and initiatives.
• Maintains proficiency with changing software applications and computer programs at Francis Tuttle.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's Degree with Oklahoma School Counseling Certification required.
• LPC/LPCC, LMFT, LCSW, LCP, NP, APRN, PMHNP, or MD licensing required (LPC candidates who can document they are working under supervision toward LPC licensing will be considered).
• Minimum of three years of successful experience in teaching and counseling required.
• Valid Oklahoma Driver's license and ability to independently drive to meetings, training locations, and other District campuses. Must remain in compliance with District driving record policies.
• Experience in career and technology education preferred.

Skills

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and direction.
• Ability and desire to maintain/manage an efficient, well-organized office area.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced work environment by prioritizing tasks and projects.
• Ability to understand and meet critical deadlines.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong written communication demonstrated in both letter and email.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office components (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to consistently deliver superior customer service and work quality to internal and external customers.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks or projects with a sense of urgency.
• Strong flexibility, time management, and organizational skills. Able to manage heavy workload and work outside of regular work schedule to accommodate special projects and departmental deadlines.
• Ability to cultivate, build, and maintain strong long-term working relationships with individuals or organizations with diverse perspectives and backgrounds, adopting practices that promote diversity and equity, consequently maximizing opportunities for student engagement and motivation.
• Anticipate needs, be resourceful, and have the ability to build strong employee partnerships within the organization, as well as with partner schools and agencies.

Working Conditions

• Long periods of sitting and standing.
• Concentrated visual effort is required.
• Extensive communication with internal and external customers.
• Reliable, dependable, and punctual attendance.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Some evening and after-hour events will be required throughout the year.

Pay

Salary range: $61,092 – $76,898

Starting salary represents individuals who are in early stages of career, newer to the role, working toward increasing proficiency. This range represents individuals who are fully experienced and qualified, demonstrate sustained performance for a period of time, and exhibit full proficiency in all aspects of their role.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package for full-time employment, including paid health and dental insurance.
• Monthly supplemental benefit compensation of $500.
• Employee leave plan with family-friendly work calendar.
• 100% contribution into Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System.
• The district will match up to 2% of monthly, base salary with a 403b or 457 retirement plan (base salary does not include stipends or extra duty).