2023-2024 College Advisor Jobs

College Advisor
Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Director of Pupil Services, to provide students, parents, administrators, and other teaching staff with information on career and or educational opportunities; administer and interpret career assessment tools; and assist students in developing educational and occupational goals and plans.
Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Assists in the scheduling of classes.
• Assists students in evaluating students' aptitudes and abilities through the interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data, and works with students in developing education and occupation plans consistent with such evaluation.
• Assists with the registration and orientation students who are new to the school regarding procedures and educational opportunities.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Assists students with admissions, scholarship and identifying employment opportunities.
• Researches educational and career opportunities, and coordinates with teachers, college and university personnel, resource specialists, and business and community organizations for the purpose of providing information, and making recommendations.
• Assists in the orientation of new teachers, and provides in-service training in guidance.
• Plans and coordinates field trips to institutions of higher learning, businesses and other organizations related to guidance responsibilities.
• Obtains and disseminates information regarding occupational opportunities to students and to classes studying occupations.
• Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with guidance services.
• Serves as ready resource to students to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.
• Assists with the school district's dropout prevention efforts.
• Assists students in making course and subject selections, as well as with evaluating career interests and choices.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community.

Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Knowledge of college/university admissions processes, scholarship programs and other educational opportunities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Knowledge of current developments in business and industry regarding career opportunities and employment.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Knowledge of pre/post high school program eligibility requirements.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments.
Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.
Education

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

FLSA Status: Exempt