Advisor College & Career Readiness 2025-2026

Fort Bend Independent School District; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Advisor for College & Career Readiness to enhance student success. This role focuses on developing and implementing a comprehensive program for grades 9-12, guiding students in their educational and career pathways. The ideal candidate will lead initiatives to foster a culture of readiness, support students in navigating college applications, and collaborate with staff to create impactful events. Join a dynamic environment where you can make a significant difference in students' futures and contribute to their growth and development. This is an exciting opportunity for those dedicated to empowering the next generation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, master's preferred. Valid teaching certification is a plus.
• 3+ years experience with high school or college-aged youth preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead college and career readiness initiatives and support students in their post-high school plans.
• Organize college events and promote financial aid education for students and parents.

Skills

Advising Students

Data Collection and Evaluation

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Study Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Valid Teaching Certification

Texas School Counselor Certification

Job description

Job Description - Advisor College & Career Readiness 2025-2026 (250000G2)

Job Overview
The Advisor College & Career Readiness will facilitate the achievement of all students by developing and implementing a comprehensive, developmental College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) Program for grades 9-12. Incumbent upon this position will be providing information and advising services to assist students in maximizing their education experiences by helping them explore opportunities, as well as make educational, occupational, and life plans. Incumbent upon this position will be planning, scheduling, organizing, and delivering CCMR activities consistent with students' post-secondary readiness needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

College Career Military Readiness Support

• Lead campus efforts in creating a pervasive college and career-readiness culture in the school and in the community.
• Facilitate and maintain a college and career center to support student access to resources.
• Utilize data collection methods to evaluate the campus' college and career readiness programs and events, and update the school college and career website to support students and campus post-secondary goals.
• Build students, staff, and family awareness of the importance of opportunities for CCMR assessments, communicate testing opportunities, and lead the implementation of test preparation strategies for all readiness tests such as SAT/ACT, TSIA2, and ASVAB.
• Advise students individually or in groups regarding college, career, and military readiness opportunities, utilizing research-based materials, interest inventories, and other resources to aid students in planning for their futures.
• Collaborate with campus leadership and the campus CCMR committee in the development, implementation, and evaluation of campus CCMR goals.
• Support juniors and seniors in determining, developing, refining, and implementing their post-high school plan.

Application Process

• Organize and support student engagement in the application process for college, career/jobs, and any branch of the US Military.
• Oversee, implement, and track student completion of FAFSA/TASFA, and Opt-out form.
• Provide information and guidance to students and parents through the college application process.
• Promote, provide access, and advertise college events, financial aid education, and scholarships for students and parents through multiple communication methods.

College Career Readiness Event Management & Training

• Lead the development and implementation of a campus-based scope and sequence for college and career readiness events including college and career days, student events, and parent nights.
• Identify and utilize research-based strategies and programs that cultivate college and career readiness for all students, especially students from low-income and first-in-the-family to attend college.
• Advise students individually regarding problem solving, study skills, decision making skills, academic growth and responsibility, communication skills, and appropriate social behavior.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree preferred
• Valid Teaching Certification Issued by Texas Education Agency appropriate to subject and grade level of assignment preferred
• Texas School Counselor Certification or Eligible for Texas Certification preferred
• Minimum of 3 years classroom teaching experience and/or experience working with high school or college-aged youth
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial aid, FAFSA/TASFA, college admissions, and postsecondary placement testing (SAT/ACT/TSIA) strongly preferred

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.