College & Career Pathways Coach

Hamilton County Schools; Tennessee; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton County Schools in Tennessee seeks a College and Career Counselor to guide students in shaping their postsecondary paths. You will work with students and families to plan college or career options, complete financial aid processes, and coordinate workshops with counselors and staff.

The role involves maintaining records, analyzing enrollment data, and delivering presentations on admissions requirements and timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s Degree in Counseling, Higher Education, Public Administration or similar degree preferred; certification in counseling preferred.
• Minimum of three years' experience in college and career awareness/access and/or related field; higher education experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of college financial aid, public and private college/university admissions requirements/processes.
• Expertise with Common App, FAFSA/Dream Act and standardized tests such as ACT, SAT, and TOEFL.

Responsibilities

• Assists students and parents/guardians with college and career planning through one-on-one and group meetings, parent meetings, curriculum and college planning workshops, registering for college entrance exams and/or tests, scholarship and financial aid applications, and scheduling campus tours.
• Provides all students with support to gain admission to post-secondary opportunities that meet their goals, including two- or four-year colleges, certificate programs, apprenticeships, military, or immediate employment.
• Collaborates with School Counselors to promote comprehensive student support.
• Creates a calendar and schedule of college and career workshops and information sessions including FAFSA workshops, college/career visits, essay writing workshops and scholarship information sessions.
• Maintains detailed senior class records for all students including college application information, FAFSA completion, scholarships, and acceptances using electronic data management systems.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree in Counseling or related

Counseling certification

Tools

Common App

FAFSA/Dream Act knowledge

ACT/SAT/TOEFL familiarity

Job description

Hamilton County Schools in Tennessee seeks a College and Career Counselor to guide students in shaping their postsecondary paths. You will work with students and families to plan college or career options, complete financial aid processes, and coordinate workshops with counselors and staff.

The role involves maintaining records, analyzing enrollment data, and delivering presentations on admissions requirements and timelines.