College & Career Readiness Coach

Queen Creek Unified School District; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen Creek Unified School District at Eastmark High School seeks a Student Support - Classified/College and Career Advisor to guide students in planning their postsecondary paths. You will build ECAP plans, coordinate programs, and provide access to college admissions and financial aid information.

Responsibilities include conducting 1:1 meetings, preparing career education materials, organizing campus visits and dual enrollment opportunities, and maintaining current knowledge of occupational

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Good working knowledge of technology software.
• Use data to inform practice and promote equity in time with students.
• Must pass a background clearance.
• Must obtain an Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Responsibilities

• Provide career and college 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 college admissions and financial aid processes; provide access to information on post-secondary opportunities.
• Prepare career education and instructional materials for use by teachers and students; assist students in locating college/career information.
• Maintain current knowledge of occupational and labor market information.
• Mobilize resources to connect participants with relevant resources important for postsecondary success.
• Arrange dual/concurrent enrollment and AP credits to prepare students for postsecondary education.
• Plan and prepare 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 to identify barriers to matriculation.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Technology literacy

Data-informed practice

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Queen Creek Unified School District at Eastmark High School seeks a Student Support - Classified/College and Career Advisor to guide students in planning their postsecondary paths. You will build ECAP plans, coordinate programs, and provide access to college admissions and financial aid information.

Responsibilities include conducting 1:1 meetings, preparing career education materials, organizing campus visits and dual enrollment opportunities, and maintaining current knowledge of occupational