CAP Advisor 26/27 SY-Everglades Preparatory Academy

Charter School Associates•Homestead, FL

20h

About The Position

The CAP Advisor supports students and families with postsecondary planning, including selecting colleges, universities, vocational or technical schools; completing admissions and financial aid applications; accessing admissions tests and scholarships; and learning about college admissions and financial aid opportunities. The role provides orientation and advising, coordinates college-related programs and events, and refers students to appropriate student services staff when additional expertise is needed.

Requirements

Minimum two-year college degree.
Minimum two years of experience in guidance or counseling.

Responsibilities

Help students obtain information to select appropriate colleges, universities, vocational schools, and technical schools.
Help students secure and complete college admissions applications.
Help students obtain and complete admissions test registration.
Help students obtain and complete financial aid applications, including needs analysis forms, institutional applications, and student loan applications.
Provide orientation programs for groups of tenth- and eleventh-grade students describing College Assistance Program services.
Obtain and use current information about the college admissions process.
Refer students who need expertise in other areas to appropriate student services staff.
Assist students with scholarship information and applications.
Plan, coordinate, and implement college assemblies, college forums, and financial aid workshops for parents and students.
Assist parents with postsecondary institution selection, admissions, and financial aid information.
Schedule college tours and college fairs.
Approve community service hours on Profferfish, if applicable.
Schedule ninth-grade orientation and prepare its materials.
Schedule individual meetings with seniors for college application review and advisement.
Review available scholarships to match student needs.
Speak to parent groups and community organizations about postsecondary planning and financial aid opportunities.
Perform other related duties as instructed.