College and Career Advisor - Skyview

Location: Skyview High School
Reports to: School Principal

About the role

Academic and college or career advising and student mentoring provide all students with an early opportunity to identify academic strengths, areas in need of improvement, and areas of interest for the purpose of making informed choices and setting post-secondary education and career goals. The focus of academic and career planning is to help students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve academic success and to be college and career ready upon high school graduation.

Responsibilities

• Assist high school counselors with college and career components
• Promote and assist with Advanced Opportunities program
• Assist middle schools with 8th grade four-year plans
• Coordinate with counselors to provide FAFSA information, training, and assistance
• Assist with college entrance exams (PSAT, SAT, ACT, etc.)
• Identify and assist students with obtaining scholarships, including student workshops, internship programs, and other activities designed to provide students needed skills and resume building
• Identify and/or plan career fairs and coordinate student attendance
• Arrange college/university visit opportunities for students
• Develop positive relationships with parents, students, administration, and staff members
• Communicate clearly and frequently with students and parents (via phone, email, etc.)
• Complete training and/or professional development in the area of advising or mentoring
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of basic computer skills and software including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT), PowerSchool, etc.
• Effectively work with teachers and staff to make classroom presentations or other events that include large groups
• Proctor tests
• Keep accurate records and maintain individual records for each student
• Attend faculty meetings as required
• Assume responsibility for continuing professional growth and development
• Seek assistance should emergencies arise
• Represent the school district in a positive manner
• Know and follow school district policy and chain of command
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Bachelor’s Degree (required)
• College Counseling Certificate (preferred)
• Three years relevant professional experience (preferred)
• Experience at the high school level and/or post-secondary level (preferred)
• Customer service experience (preferred)
• Previous experience in a school setting (preferred)

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills for communicating effectively with parents/guardians, students, and school staff
• Demonstrated aptitude for working with children
• Ability to work independently and efficiently on projects
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel
• Proficient in general computer/web use and entering/retrieving information in a database
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work under pressures and deadlines
• Maintain confidentiality of staff, students, and children
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret governmental regulations and legal documents
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees and/or the general public
• Ability to communicate in English and Spanish (preferred)
• Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns
• Consistently demonstrate ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner
• Ability to conduct basic math functions, as well as manipulate formulas in spreadsheets
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form
• Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing (Microsoft Office), spreadsheets (Excel), and presentation software

Physical Demands

• Occasionally required to sit; regularly walk and stand, and reach with hands and arms
• Regularly lift and carry up to 30 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and very good depth perception
• Ability to communicate through speech

Work Environment

• Regularly works inside

Pay

According to Position Salary Schedule

Schedule

170 day calendar assignment