Career Counseling Program Advisor

St. Mary's County Public Schools; Mechanicsville (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary’s County Public Schools is seeking a Career Counseling Program Advisor at Margaret Brent Middle School in Mechanicsville, MD.

The role supports career and college exploration for grades 6-12 and works with counselors, coordinators, and industry partners to implement district career programs. The position is a ten-month, full-time role with a salary range of $37,623 to $56,913 and starts September 2026.

Qualifications

• High School degree or GED
• Associate degree or three years of related experience (unofficial transcript must be uploaded)
• Must complete the Career Connected certification within the first year of employment
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree
• Spanish or other language proficiency encouraged

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and collaborates with school counselors and career staff on development activities
• Assists in implementing the college and career development scope and sequence
• Advises students on apprenticeship and career pathways
• Analyzes data from the college and career platform for program improvements
• Establishes connections with industry leaders to foster apprenticeships

Education

High School degree or GED

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Career Connected certification

Three years related experience

Job description

Career Counseling Program Advisor
St. Mary's County Public Schools
Margaret Brent Middle School - Mechanicsville, Maryland

Job Details
Job ID:5917376
Starting Date:Immediately

Job Description

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

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