College & Career Advisor

Nampa School District #131; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nampa School District #131 is seeking a College and Career Advisor to support high school students through college and career planning, scholarships, FAFSA information, and exam coordination. The role emphasizes mentoring, data tracking, and collaboration with counselors and teachers.

The position focuses on expanding opportunities for students to identify strengths and postsecondary goals, while maintaining records and communicating effectively with families and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Three (3) years relevant professional experience preferred
• College Counseling Certificate preferred
• High School Diploma or GED required

Responsibilities

• Assist HS counselors with college and career components
• Promote and assist with Advanced Opportunities program
• Assist middle schools with 8th grade four-year plans
• Coordinate with counselors to provide FAFSA information, training, and assistance
• Assist with college entrance exams (PSAT, SAT, ACT, etc)
• Identify scholarships and coordinate student workshops and internships

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Child engagement

Independent work

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Database proficiency

Communication skills

Deadline management

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma or GED

College Counseling Certificate

3 years relevant professional experience

High school/post-secondary experience

Customer service experience

School setting experience

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Job description

POSITION

College and Career Advisor

CATEGORY

Classified

LOCATION

Secondary School(s)

REPORTS TO

School Principal

SUMMARY

Academic and college or career advising and student mentoring is an essential component of students' educational experience. Such advising and mentoring provide all students with an early opportunity to identify academic strengths, areas in need of improvement and areas of interest for the purpose of making informed choices and setting post-secondary education and career goals. The focus of academic and career planning is to help students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve academic success and to be college and career ready upon high school graduation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist HS counselors with college and career components
• Promote and assist with Advanced Opportunities program
• Assist middle schools with 8th grade four-year plans
• Coordinate with counselors to provide FAFSA information, training, and assistance
• Assist with college entrance exams (PSAT, SAT, ACT, etc)
• Identify and assist students with obtaining scholarships including student workshops, internship programs, and other activities designed to provide students needed skill and resume building in order to secure scholarships
• Identify and/or plan career fairs and coordinate student attendance
• Arrange college/university visit opportunities for students
• Develop positive relationships with parents, students, administration, and staff members
• Communicate clearly and frequently with students and parents (via phone, email, etc.)
• Complete training and/or professional development in the area of advising or mentoring
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of basic computer skills and software including, but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT), PowerSchool, etc.
• Effectively work with teachers and staff to make classroom presentations or other events that include large groups
• Proctor tests
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Keep accurate records and maintain individual records for each student
• Attend faculty meetings as required
• Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development through such efforts as reading professional journals and other publications
• Seek assistance should emergencies arise
• Represent the school district in a positive manner
• Know and follow school district policy and chain of command
• Perform other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's Degree, required
• College Counseling Certificate, preferred
• Three (3) years relevant professional experience, preferred
• Experience at the high school level and/or post-secondary level, preferred
• Customer service experience, preferred
• Previous experience in a school setting, preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Strong interpersonal skills for communicating effectively with parents/guardians, students and school staff

Demonstrate aptitude for working with children

Works well with students, staff, and the public

Ability to work independently and efficiently on projects

Excellent organizational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel

Proficient in general computer/web and entering/retrieving information in a database

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Able to work under pressures and deadlines

Maintain confidentiality of staff, students, and children

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to read, analyze and interpret governmental regulations and legal documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees and/or the general public. Ability to communicate in English and Spanish is preferred.

PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS

Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns.

PRODUCTIVITY/EFFICIENCY SKILLS

Consistently demonstrate ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary; organize job functions and work area to be able to effectively complete varied assignments within established time frame.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to conduct basic math functions, as well as manipulate formulas in spreadsheets.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram form. Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing (Microsoft Office), spreadsheets (Excel), and presentation software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit; regularly walk and stand and reach with hands and arms; regularly lift and carry up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision; very good depth perception; and the ability to communicate through speech.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual's disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside.

SALARY

According to Position Salary Schedule

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

170 day calendar assignment

Nampa School District #131 is an equal opportunity employer/educator with an alcohol, drug and tobacco free environment, and does not unlawfully discriminate in employment.Equal access to employment, services, and programs is available to all persons.Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization.The information contained in this job posting is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.