Counselor - College & Career

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JOB TITLE

College and Career Counselor

FLSA CLASSIFICATION

Exempt

REPORTS TO

Campus PrincipalDirector

PAY GRADE

ADM Days Counseling and College & Career Readiness

LOCATION

Assigned Campus

DATE REVISED

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Guide students through the admissions and financial aid process, facilitate the application and enrollment process for post-secondary institutions, and facilitate career placement for GCCISD high school students.

QUALIFICATIONS

EducationCertification:

Valid Texas counselor's certificate Master's degree

Special KnowledgeSkills:

Bilingual preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

. Work hands-on with students to ensure the application and financial aid process is completed with adherence to timelines. . Work with the school's administration, staff, and faculty to define the college awareness process and implement the necessary programs to provide each grade level with appropriate college guidance. . Network with college admissions professionals to improve the school's visibility and reputation leading to the active recruitment students by institutions higher learning. . Coordinate classroom presentations, student workshops, parent meetings, and college trips for each grade level (at high school and junior school levels). . Provide one-on-one and group college advisement. . Serve as a liaison between high school administrators and community based organizations. . Serve as a liaison between students and potential employers. . Facilitate the attainment industrycareer certifications by CTE students. . Facilitate student enrollment in college and careertechnical training programs. . Maintain necessary data to support programs relating to career placement and college entrance. . Support the campus college and career center. . Assist in the creation advisory lessons. . Track student matriculation to colleges and universities. . Track student progress and maintain records in Naviance. . Provide Naviance training to staff, students, and parents. . Facilitate SATACTPSATAccuplacer preparation, registration, and administration, when appropriate. . Schedule and supervise on campus visits from college recruiters. . Assist students and parents in completing FASFA applications and researching financial aid options. . Work collaboratively with community partners in facilitating the scholarship process. . Facilitate the scholarship process on campus. . Compile and prepare statistical data regarding semester and annual reports. . Schedule and facilitate workshops, classes, focus groups, and special presentations regarding job skills, career opportunities and college access opportunities. . Assist with Parent Nights. . Demonstrate the use appropriate and effective techniques for community and parent involvement. . All other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

WORKING CONDITIONS

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); ability to instruct; maintain emotional control under stress

Physical DemandsEnvironmental Factors:

Exposure to childhood communicable diseases; good general health and stamina needed The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Received

By Human Resources:

Date Received

By Employee:

Date xc: Personnel File Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator who fully and actively supports equal access for people, regardless race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or genetic information. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. Displaying ADM•Counselor•College and Career•.pdf.