College and Career Advisor

Charles County Public Schools•Pomfret, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for coordinating and collaborating with career development activities and programs for students in grades 9-12. The advisor will implement the career advisory program using the Xello platform, provide professional advisement on various post-secondary options, and teach students essential skills for success. The role involves interacting with students, parents, colleagues, and business partners, both in-person and virtually, to support students' post-secondary education and career interests.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in human relations, social work, psychology, education or a related field of study and at least 3 years of related experience.
Must have or have the ability to obtain the Career Coach certificate within the first two years of employment or another certification deemed appropriate.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to teach, advise, mentor, and collaborate face-to face and virtually with a wide range of learners and stakeholders (students, parents, colleagues, business partners).
Proficiency in a language other than English, Spanish is preferred.
General knowledge of school organization and programs.
Demonstrate knowledge of community resources.
Knowledge of career development, counseling principles, group dynamics, and instruction.
Knowledge of local training schools and community services/employment opportunities.
Knowledge of apprenticeship models.
Ability to instruct and teach student groups.
Ability to accurately compile, analyze, and present statistical reports and data.
Ability to effectively organize work, establish priorities, manage time effectively, and complete assigned duties with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to use creativity and originality in designing programs, creating partnerships, and developing services.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationship with state Officials, community partners, business representative, co-workers, and customers.
Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills with ability to prepare and present clear, accurate reports.
Ability to be flexible, act as a team player, and provide quality internal and external customer service.
Ability to contribute to curriculum development.
Availability for evening and weekend events, related to career exploration and financial aid.
Valid Maryland Class C Driver’s License and ability to gain approval as a flagged driver for CCPS Multifunctional Student Activity Bus.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in human relations, social work, psychology, education, or a related field of study is preferred.
Experience in youth development is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and collaborates with career development activities/programs, including college, technical school and business tours, job embedded field trips, employment and college fairs, and speakers for grades 9-12.
Implements the career advisory program via the Xello platform developed in partnership with CCPS, Workforce Development Board, and CSM at the high school level.
Provides professional advisement to students on apprenticeship, career pathways that lead to industry recognized credentials, education, occupational training, and work experience.
Proctors CTE interest surveys and provides information on 10th grade CTE programs.
Access, analyze, and synthesize information, interests, inventories, career surveys, etc. generated by students through Xello or other career platforms approved by the school system Department of Technology Infrastructure.
Collaborate with school counselors to support the students' post-secondary education and career interests.
Directly teach a variety of skills to students individually and in small groups (e.g. technology skills, study skills, digital and time management skills, needed to succeed in an online course, professional communication and writing skills, Xello curriculum, etc.)
Interacts with students face-to-face in physical space (via classroom instruction, office hours, informal meetings in breakout areas).
Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to reach, advise, mentor, and collaborate face-to-face and virtually with a wide range of learners and stakeholders (students, parents, colleagues, business partners).
Collaborate with school staff to identify partnerships with business and community members for work-based learning experiences.
Continuously elicit student and parent feedback re: their career experiences; analyze and respond to data and make recommendations to their supervisor.
Compile and provide data on student outcomes as identified by the Workforce Development Board, CCPS, and CSM.
Keeps abreast of changes in the job market, both locally and nationally, to guide students in career planning.
Research and catalogs financial aid opportunities and assists students with searching and applying for scholarships.