Academic & Career Advisor ~ Adult Education
About The Position
Under the supervision of the site administrator the advisor will provide student support and advising services to establish an educational or career pathway to assist student in transitioning to post-secondary education and/or the workforce. The basic functions are to recruit students, coordinate and collaborate with the school community, training centers, community colleges, and local agencies (i.e., One-Stops, local technical colleges, and the business community). Guide students on appropriate next steps for those who completed or are near completion of their goals in the adult education program. The advisor provides students with information, assistance and advice concerning educational and career opportunities; as well as make referrals to other community resources, support groups and social service agencies as appropriate.
Requirements
- Minimum two (2) years of relative experience working in an adult education or similar environment preferred but not required.
- Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade with supplemental training in guidance, advising, or counseling and demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities listed.
- Principles, practices, and procedures of educational and career advising.
- Organizational skills necessary.
- Student assistance programs.
- Community referral resources.
- Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of FCAS students.
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Group presentation skills.
- Must have strong organizational skills, be able to work with a diverse group of people from different backgrounds and cultures and possess excellent communication skills both orally and written.
- Ability to perform all of the duties of the position.
- Ability to assist with goal setting and provide career-related information and assistance to student.
- Ability to research, identify, and obtain career information such as education and training requirements.
- Ability to develop promotional materials and write in a professional manner.
- Ability to respond to a diverse set of cultures, ethnic groups, socio-economic groups, and their interests.
- Ability to work independently with little direction.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Maintain consistent, punctual, and regular attendance.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual a plus.
Responsibilities
- Recruit students
- Coordinate and collaborate with the school community, training centers, community colleges, and local agencies
- Guide students on appropriate next steps for those who completed or are near completion of their goals in the adult education program
- Provide students with information, assistance and advice concerning educational and career opportunities
- Make referrals to other community resources, support groups and social service agencies as appropriate
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
