Career Counseling Program Career Advisor

St. Mary's County Public Schools•Mechanicsville, MD

7d•$36,892 - $55,802

About The Position

The Career Counseling Program Advisor will provide career advising services in the middle and high school career counseling program. This includes coordinating, supporting, and implementing programming that provides career and college exploration for students in Grades 6-12.

Requirements

High School degree or GED
Associate degree or three (3) years of related experience
Must complete the Global Career Development Facilitator certification within the first year of employment
Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students, and community members
Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks
Ability to report to work daily and on time
Ability to organize, supervise, coordinate, and establish priorities of tasks to be completed
Ability to work independently in the absence of detailed instructions and to follow complex oral and/or written instructions
Ability to communicate courteously and tactfully with staff, students, parents, and the community in a timely manner
Ability to walk distances during tours, field trips, employment, college fairs, etc.
Possess excellent time management skills and the ability to take initiative and make decisions within assigned responsibilities in a challenging, fast-paced professional environment, and be flexible in work responsibilities and hours
Possess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary’s County Public School System
Possess knowledge of community resources

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree
Experience in youth development
Proficiency in a language other than English, Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinates and collaborates with the School Counselors, Career Counseling Program Coordinator, and College and Career Liaisons in career development activities/programs
Assists in the implementation of the SMCPS college and career development Scope and Sequence via the district-supported college and career platform
Advises students on apprenticeship and career pathways that lead to industry-recognized credentials, education, occupational training, and work experience
Accesses, analyzes, and synthesizes information generated by students via the college and career platform(s) approved by the school system Department of Technology Infrastructure
Collaborates with School Counselors and College and Career Liaisons to support student post-secondary education and career interests
Collaborates with the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland staff and the College of Southern Maryland career and advising staff to create career programs, source employers, and create opportunities for exploration in work and academic options
Participates in Professional Development opportunities, including training toward career-related credentialing
Teaches a variety of skills to students, individually and in small groups (technology skills, study skills, digital and time management skills), to promote student success with online courses, professional communication, writing skills, etc.
Provides instruction to students in classrooms with specific attention to career and self-awareness, career exploration and identification, and career preparation and planning
Establishes and facilitates connections with industry leaders to foster apprenticeships
Elicits student and parent feedback regarding career experiences for data analysis and program recommendations
Assists in the coordination of programs for students who have not met College and Career Readiness by the end of tenth grade
Compiles and analyzes data
Performs other related and non-related job duties as assigned