College & Career Guidance Specialist

Queen Creek Unified School District; Queen Creek (AZ); In loco; USD 25.000 - 39.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Queen Creek Unified School District in Queen Creek, AZ seeks an Academic Advisor to guide students in constructing meaningful education plans aligned with life goals. The role emphasizes regular student contact, ECAP creation, and college/career planning support.

Responsibilities include 1:1 meetings, information on admissions and financial aid, and coordinating programs and speakers. Strong communication and data-informed practice are essential, with a commitment to equity and confidentiality.

Competenze

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Good working knowledge of technology software
• Use data to inform practice, be equitable in time spent with students, and work system-wide to develop a college and career ready culture
• Must pass a background clearance
• Must obtain an Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card

Mansioni

• Provide career and college entrance information and assistance to students, teachers, parents and counselors; coordinate day-to-day operations and schedule activities, programs and speakers.
• Conduct 1:1 meetings with students to create ECAP and set post-secondary goals.
• Document results of career-related advising and counseling efforts and time.
• Assist students and parents in understanding the college admission and financial aid processes by providing access to current, clear, and concise information concerning the wide-range of post-secondary educational opportunities available, entrance requirements, financial aid, curricular offering, costs, admission and financial aid deadlines, and the variety of early admission and early decision programs available.
• Prepare career education and instructional materials for use by teachers and students; assist students in locating and using college/career information as needed for research, assignments and post-high school planning.
• Maintain current knowledge of occupational and labor market information. Utilize information available from sources such as Department of Labor and other providers.
• Mobilize resources to connect participants with relevant resources important for postsecondary success (SAT courses, college prep mentors, additional tutoring, school/placement visits, etc.).
• Arrange dual/concurrent enrollment and Advanced Placement credits to prepare students for the rigor of postsecondary education.
• Planning and preparation for college admissions tests, SAT and ACT.
• Maintain current information on financial aid and scholarship applications.
• Assist students in navigating the college search and application process
• Follow up with students after graduation (e.g. calls, e-mails, coordinated Advisor outreach) to identify and problem-solve barriers to college matriculation
• Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct, including the requirements of confidentiality regarding student and personnel information
• Knowledge of: Career and occupational resources, trends, and opportunities; college admission requirements, financial aid requirements, and training necessary for future careers; school operation and ability to relate effectively to students, staff, and parents; oral and written communication skills; basic research methods
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned to advance district priorities.

Descrizione del lavoro

Queen Creek Unified School District in Queen Creek, AZ seeks an Academic Advisor to guide students in constructing meaningful education plans aligned with life goals. The role emphasizes regular student contact, ECAP creation, and college/career planning support.

Responsibilities include 1:1 meetings, information on admissions and financial aid, and coordinating programs and speakers. Strong communication and data-informed practice are essential, with a commitment to equity and confidentiality.