College and Career Advisor

Tulsa Public Schools; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulsa Public Schools is seeking a College and Career Advisor to support high school students in navigating college and career paths. The advisor will guide ICAP development, explain graduation and admissions requirements, and connect students with Advanced Placement, dual enrollment, internships, and Career Tech programs.

The role collaborates with counselors, teachers, families, and higher education partners to expand student access to college and career options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field required.
• Two years' K-12 classroom teaching, advising, or counseling experience preferred.
• Oklahoma teaching certification or school counseling certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct college and career advising to high school students (grades 9-12).
• Support development of Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP).
• Coordinate access to dual/concurrent enrollment and postsecondary opportunities.
• Collaborate with counselors, families, and community partners.
• Prepare advising reports, presentations, and data summaries.
• Support implementation of College and Career Academies.

Skills

ICAP development

Time management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

College and Career Advisor Tulsa Public Schools

Salary Grade: Educational Grade 03 / EG-03

Tulsa Public Schools' existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position, please review the Salary Schedule for the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above).

Full Job Description: College and Career Advisor

Position Summary

The College and Career Advisor (CCA) supports student success in the postsecondarytransition, ensuring that all students are equipped with the knowledge, experiences, and supportthey need to navigate their postsecondary journey. As part of the Postsecondary Readinessteam, the CCA provides direct advising services to students in grades 9-12, helping them buildand refine their Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP), understand graduation andcollege admission requirements, explore career pathways and Career Academies, and accesspostsecondary opportunities including Advanced Placement, dual and concurrent enrollment,internships, and career tech programs.The CCA plays a key role in supporting the implementation of Tulsa Public Schools' Collegeand Career Academies model by helping students understand available academies andpathways, supporting teachers in integrating career-connected learning experiences intoclassroom instruction, and ensuring that students are engaged in meaningful career-connectedlearning experiences both inside and outside the classroom. The CCA collaborates with schoolcounselors, teachers, and families, as well as community, industry, and higher educationpartners, to expand students’ exposure to college and career options. The role combines one-on-one advising, small group sessions, classroom support, and large-scale programming toincrease student access, engagement, and readiness for life after high school. Ultimately, theCollege and Career Advisor helps students connect their goals and passions to a concrete planfor their future.

Key Functions

• Provides direct college and career advising to students in grades 9-12
• Supports student development and refinement of the Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP)
• Coordinates access to dual and concurrent enrollment and postsecondary opportunities
• Collaborates with counselors, families, and community and higher education partners
• Prepares advising-related reports, presentations, and data summaries
• Supports the implementation of College and Career Academies

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field

Experience

• Two (2) years’ experience in K-12 classroom teaching, advising, or counseling(preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Must hold a valid Oklahoma teaching certification in K-12 education or school counseling at hire and maintain it throughout employment
• Valid driver’s license required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Deep knowledge of college and career-ready requirements, including graduationrequirements, college admissions criteria, and workforce needs
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Office Suite
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to design and publish user-friendly resources and tools
• Ability to support a wide variety of secondary students
• Ability to collaborate effectively with secondary counselors
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple demands and competing deadlines
• Ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance
• A positive outlook, flexibility, and sense of possibility in stressful situations
• Commitment to ongoing professional development that enables growth andimprovement in this position
• Bilingual in Spanish (preferred)

About Our District

At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.