Career Counseling Program Advisor

St. Mary's County Public Schools

Margaret Brent Middle School - Mechanicsville, Maryland This job is also posted in St. Mary's County Public Schools, Maryland

Job Details

Job ID:

5917376

Application Deadline:

Sep 22, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Release Date:

September 8, 2026

Application Deadline:

September 22, 2026

Requisition:

12501

Current benefited staff of SMCPS who submit a timely application and meet the minimum qualifications for the position shall be granted an interview and shall be considered to fill the vacancy prior to external applicants being considered. Questions regarding your application and/or candidacy should be directed to the Department of Human Resources.

Position:

Career Counseling Program Advisor

Location:

Margaret Brent Middle School

Salary:

The salary for this position will be based on

EASMC-ESP

salary schedule for ten-month seven-hour employees Range 19. ($37,623-$56,913)

Effective:

September 2026

APPLICATION

PROCEDURES

Qualified applicants, including current employees of St. Mary's County Public Schools, must complete a TalentEd online application. In addition to the online application, any supporting documentation (unofficial transcript and/or copy of the certification, where applicable) must be scanned and uploaded to the TalentEd application. The online application and any support documentation must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications, including information about the applicant's background, experience, and professional qualifications. Failure to submit all required documentation will result in your application being considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the selection committee for review. All online applications must be completed no later than September 22, 2026 . Following a screening of credentials, interviews will be scheduled. Please contact the Department of Human Resources with questions. (301-475-5511, ext. 32187)

NATURE OF WORK

The Career Counseling Program Advisor will provide career advising services in the middle and high school career counseling program. This includes coordinating, supporting, and implementing programming that provides career and college exploration for students in Grades 6-12.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students, and community members

Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality

Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks

Ability to report to work daily and on time

Ability to organize, supervise, coordinate, and establish priorities of tasks to be completed

Ability to work independently in the absence of detailed instructions and to follow complex oral and/or written instructions

Ability to communicate courteously and tactfully with staff, students, parents, and the community in a timely manner

Ability to walk distances during tours, field trips, employment, college fairs, etc.

Possess excellent time management skills and the ability to take initiative and make decisions within assigned responsibilities in a challenging, fast-paced professional environment, and be flexible in work responsibilities and hours

Possess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary's County Public School System

Possess knowledge of community resources

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinates and collaborates with the School Counselors, Career Counseling Program Coordinator, and College and Career Liaisons in career development activities/programs

Assists in the implementation of the SMCPS college and career development Scope and Sequence via the district-supported college and career platform

Advises students on apprenticeship and career pathways that lead to industry-recognized credentials, education, occupational training, and work experience

Accesses, analyzes, and synthesizes information generated by students via the college and career platform(s) approved by the school system Department of Technology Infrastructure

Collaborates with School Counselors and College and Career Liaisons to support student post-secondary education and career interests

Collaborates with the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland staff and the College of Southern Maryland career and advising staff to create career programs, source employers, and create opportunities for exploration in work and academic options

Participates in Professional Development opportunities, including training toward career-related credentialing

Teaches a variety of skills to students, individually and in small groups (technology skills, study skills, digital and time management skills), to promote student success with online courses, professional communication, writing skills, etc.

Provides instruction to students in classrooms with specific attention to career and self-awareness, career exploration and identification, and career preparation and planning

Establishes and facilitates connections with industry leaders to foster apprenticeships

Elicits student and parent feedback regarding career experiences for data analysis and program recommendations

Assists in the coordination of programs for students who have not met College and Career Readiness by the end of tenth grade

Compiles and analyzes data

Performs other related and non-related job duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

High School degree or GED

Associate degree OR Three (3) years of related experience (unofficial transcript must be uploaded to your application)

Must complete the Career Connected certification within the first year of employment

Preferred:

Bachelor's Degree

Experience in youth development

Proficiency in a language other than English, Spanish preferred

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Full-time ten-month position.

SALARY GRADE RANGE

The salary for this position will be based on

EASMC-ESP

salary schedule for ten-month seven-hour employees Range 19.

BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY

EASMC-ESP

Updated 05.2025

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$37,623 to $56,913 Per Year

Job Requirements

At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.

Associate degree preferred.

Citizenship, residency or work visa required