College & Career Advisor- iLEAD Hybrid Exploration, Hybrid

iLEAD California Charters•Castaic, CA

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

We employ a diverse, empathetic, and passionate team who value collaboration, integrity and the desire to be a servant leader. We are committed to excellence and work tirelessly to improve learner outcomes, by empowering learners through Project-Based Learning, Individualized Learning and Social-Emotional Learning. We are committed to being self-directed, participating in ongoing personal and professional development, problem solving, and embracing a growth mindset. With our unwavering commitment to excellence, we are confident that our team will thrive and succeed in all areas of their lives. The College and Career Advisor will be responsible for collaborating with the School Director in the developing, planning, organizing, and directing of the school-wide college and career readiness program and overseeing the preparation of all learners for college and career.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
Master’s degree in Education Leadership, Educational Administration or a related field.
Experience in school administration and curriculum development.
Excellent understanding of the seven habits.
Exceptional systems thinking with the ability to create sustainability.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
Very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.
Thrive in a collaborative, team based and fast-paced environment.
Be passionate and supportive of mission and vision as well as have a strong desire to make a difference for the future of all iLEAD Schools.

Responsibilities

Help learners become aware of all phases of post-secondary school options.
Help learners gain an awareness of interests and abilities.
Oversee learner access in Scoir.
Understand school graduation requirements and parallel entrance requirements for post-secondary institutions.
Create resource materials and timelines of important high school milestones to educate independent study families.
Be knowledgeable about concurrent enrollment options.
Sign concurrent enrollment forms for learners as needed.
Coordinate and implement the dissemination of information to learners, parents, and community members pertaining to the college admissions process.
Contribute articles and updates in relation to college information.
Plan, coordinate and communicate college fair opportunities.
Assist with coordinating PSAT/NMSQT/ACT/Sat testing.
Facilitate webinars and/or workshops on a variety of topics including: applying to college, financing college, completing the FAFSA, writing competent college essays and more.
Update the high school profile annually.
Track data on college and career information for internal and external reporting.
Participate in college collaboration meetings with other school counselors for iLEAD Schools.
Collaborate with various departments to problem solve, brainstorm and arrive at solutions.
Work closely with the high school team to continuously develop the high school program.
Establish, review and revise college and career readiness programs and services as they relate to iLEAD’s mission and vision.
Provide ongoing educational opportunities for parents and families (ED Talks, Parent University).
Complete other duties as defined by the school or program Director.
Be self-directed by taking initiative and responsibility for your work.
Work in a collaborative, team based and innovative environment.
Commit to Excellence by seeking ways to improve and exceed expectations or Commit to excellence by seeking to raise the bar for self and team.
Prioritize the growth and needs of the team, lead by example, and foster a supportive work environment.
High level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.
Approach problems and challenges with a human-centered creative mindset, seeks to understand, develops multiple solutions to find the best answer.
Helps create a positive culture by being committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion promoting ethical behavior and social responsibility within the workplace.
Be authentic, own your strengths and weaknesses, ask for help when needed, be honest and transparent in your communications, working towards common goals that are meaningful to you and the team.
Represent iLEAD and the school in which work in a positive and professional manner in all interactions and communications.
Pursue continuous improvement and maintain professional competence through seeking out opportunities to develop new knowledge skills and perspectives. This includes participation in professional development activities offered and self-selected professional growth activities.
Perform other responsibilities as defined by the designated supervisor.