Coordinator of College and Career Advising

Fountain; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coordinator of College and Career Advising for Tulsa Public Schools leads districtwide college, career, and postsecondary readiness initiatives to help students create personalized plans after high school.

The role provides leadership and guidance for College and Career Advisors, partners with counselors, schools, and community stakeholders, and oversees ICAP, postsecondary planning, financial aid, and work-based learning across the district.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field required.
• Three (3) years of experience in effective K-12 classroom teaching, advising, or counseling.
• Current Oklahoma teaching certification required (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Leads implementation and continuous improvement of districtwide college and career advising programs.
• Provides leadership, coaching, training, and implementation oversight for College and Career Advisors.
• Oversees districtwide advising systems, including ICAP, postsecondary planning, financial aid, and work-based learning.
• Develops annual priorities and monitors implementation and student outcomes.
• Builds and maintains partnerships with postsecondary institutions, employers, and community partners.

Skills

ICAP knowledge

Postsecondary planning

Partnership development

Communication

Microsoft Office

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Coordinator of College and Career Advising Tulsa Public Schools

Salary Grade: Educational Grade 03/ EG-03

Tulsa Public Schools’ existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position, please review the Salary Schedule for the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above).

Position Summary

The Coordinator of College and Career Advising leads and coordinates districtwide college,career, and postsecondary readiness initiatives that support students in developing and pursuingindividualized plans for life after high school. The Coordinator provides leadership, coaching, andstrategic direction for College and Career Advisors and collaborates with school counselors,school leaders, district departments, postsecondary institutions, employers, and communitypartners. The position oversees implementation of districtwide advising systems, includingIndividual Career and Academic Planning (ICAP), postsecondary planning, financial aidinitiatives, work-based learning, and career exploration; develops annual priorities; monitorsimplementation and outcomes; and uses student outcome and program data to inform strategyand advance the district's postsecondary readiness goals.

Key Functions

• Leads implementation and continuous improvement of districtwide college and careeradvising programs
• Provides leadership, coaching, training, and implementation oversight for College andCareer Advisors
• Oversees districtwide advising systems, including ICAP, postsecondary planning, financial aid, and work-based learning
• Develops annual priorities and monitors implementation and student outcomes
• Builds and maintains partnerships with postsecondary institutions, employers, and community partners

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in education or a related field required

Experience

• Three (3) years of experience in effective K-12 classroom teaching, advising, or counseling

Licenses and Certifications

• Current Oklahoma teaching certification required
• Valid Driver’s License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Deep knowledge of college and career-ready requirements, including graduationrequirements, college admissions criteria, and workforce needs
• Knowledge of Oklahoma ICAP requirements and postsecondary readiness indicators
• Knowledge of work-based learning and career pathways
• Ability to work with external partners to advance district workforce and community-readiness goals
• Exceptional written communication skills and the ability to design and publish user-friendly resources and tools
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Effective time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple demands and competing deadlines with flexibility
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and growth in the role