College & Career Readiness Support Specialist

Santa Fe High School; Santa Fe (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas is seeking a College and Career Support Paraprofessional to provide clerical, instructional, testing, and student support across CCMR, CTE, dual credit, and postsecondary readiness programs. You will assist students with college admissions, financial aid, scholarships, and testing while coordinating with counselors and district staff.

The role emphasizes collaboration with campus administration, counselors, and postsecondary partners to promote student

Qualifications

• Associate degree, college coursework, or experience working with high school or college-age students preferred.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate student records and confidential information.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills when working with students, parents, staff, and community partners.
• Ability to provide individual and small-group student assistance.
• Proficiency with computers, spreadsheets, and electronic record systems.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Knowledge of college admissions, financial aid, Dual Credit, CTE, TSIA, and CCMR programs preferred.
• Ability to follow district procedures and maintain a student-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist students individually and in small groups with college applications, admissions requirements, scholarships, FAFSA, and other postsecondary readiness activities.
• Provide students with information and resources related to college, career, military, workforce, and technical training opportunities.
• Assist with planning, organizing, and facilitating college and career readiness events, including college/career fairs, financial aid workshops, application sessions, CTE advisory meetings, recognition ceremonies, and informational events.
• Collaborate with counselors and the CTE/CCMR/Dual Credit Coordinator to promote student participation in college and career readiness opportunities.
• Assist with coordinating, scheduling, and administering TSIA, SAT preparation, and industry-based certification testing activities in accordance with established procedures.
• Serve as a test proctor when appropriately trained and authorized.
• Support student preparation through tutoring sessions, practice activities, boot camps, and district-approved testing resources.
• Identify and follow up with students needing testing, preparation, or retesting based on information provided by appropriate staff.
• Maintain testing participation records, schedules, and score documentation, and provide updates to the CTE/CCMR/Dual Credit Coordinator.
• Assist students with Dual Credit applications, admissions requirements, testing, registration, orientation, and enrollment procedures.
• Maintain student enrollment checklists and records, monitor outstanding requirements, and communicate important deadlines and program information.
• Notify counselors and the CTE/CCMR/Dual Credit Coordinator of identified enrollment changes, withdrawals, or drops.
• Assist with the organization and distribution of Dual Credit textbooks, instructional materials, and supplies.
• Support communication between students, families, campus staff, and college partners regarding Dual Credit requirements and resources.
• Assist with maintaining and updating CCMR student tracking records, documentation, and progress reports under the direction of the CTE/CCMR/Dual Credit Coordinator and campus administration.
• Monitor assigned student completion requirements and follow up regarding missing documentation, applications, testing, and other CCMR-related activities.
• Assist with student communication, program materials, and organizational needs related to CTE programs and industry-based certifications.
• Participate in monthly CTAT meetings and relevant professional development opportunities to remain informed of current CTE, CCMR, Dual Credit, and postsecondary readiness requirements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Record-keeping

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer/spreadsheet basics

Education

Associate degree or college coursework

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas is seeking a College and Career Support Paraprofessional to provide clerical, instructional, testing, and student support across CCMR, CTE, dual credit, and postsecondary readiness programs. You will assist students with college admissions, financial aid, scholarships, and testing while coordinating with counselors and district staff.

The role emphasizes collaboration with campus administration, counselors, and postsecondary partners to promote student