College and Career Coordinator - Danville High School

Danville School District 118•Danville, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The College and Career Coordinator at Danville High School will be responsible for supporting students and families in their postsecondary planning. This role focuses on individual student needs, educating them on financial aid, scholarships, college readiness, and career pathways. The coordinator will also manage student registration, academic planning, and assist with testing programs. This position is for the 2026-2027 school year, with employment terms governed by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university; in the area of education preferred
School counseling and academic advising background required
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Knowledge and understanding of professional ethics
Minimum of three references must be included on the application – one character reference and two former supervisors or evaluators

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree Preferred
Workforce development background preferred
Demonstrated successful leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provides focus on individual student needs
Educates students and families on financial aid and coordinate events regarding financial aid for students and families
Educates students and families on scholarship searches and applications
Provides students with interest inventories, internship programs, and supports CTE pathways programs
Provides skills needed for college readiness: applications, college visits, admissions processes
Monitors students graduation status, postsecondary plans and transition services
Uses rapport building techniques with students, respecting each as a unique individual and accepting his/her right to have values that are different from the counselor’s
Registers new students
Evaluates transcripts of new students
Plans and coordinates orientation and registration programs
Updates and publicizes the Registration Handbook
Assists with the Danville High School testing programs such as ACT, AP testing and common assessments
Assists all students and parents with individual academic program planning, scheduling course changes and withdrawals, when appropriate
Initiates withdrawal procedures
Makes educationally sound schedule changes, and accurately completes changes in Skyward student database
Plan and implement academic awards ceremonies
Assists the Board of Education with its commitment of fair and equal treatment for all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, or physical handicap in all employment practices
Maintains standards specified in Professional Performance Expectations for District 118 Employees