26-27 College & Career Advisor

Somerville Public Schools•Somerville, MA

About The Position

The College & Career Advisor will work in collaboration with the Director of College & Career Readiness, the SHS College & Career Counselor, and the SHS School Counseling department to support Somerville High School students in postsecondary planning. The essential functions or responsibilities listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or experience in relevant field
Exceptional organizational skills and time management
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues
Excellent teamwork, initiative, solution-focused mindset, professional demeanor, and positivity

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with high school students preferred but not required
Knowledge of college and career readiness preferred but not required
Spanish, Portuguese, or Haitian Creole speaking ability preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Assisting students with postsecondary planning which may include but is not limited to: Individual meetings with students and families, Guiding students in making college lists, Communicating with student, family, school counselor, and teachers on student’s college process as needed, Application and essay review, Supporting students with timely submission of application and financial aid materials, Supporting students in applying for scholarships, Resume review and workforce development coaching, Interview coaching, Supporting students in understanding and selecting career training programs, Providing career and postsecondary information consistent with students’ aspirations, abilities, and interests
Working collaboratively with the school counseling department and in order to ensure the best experience and outcomes for students.
Maintaining detailed records of student interactions and student progress toward post secondary goals
Assisting with college entrance testing administration (SAT, ACT, PSAT, AP)
Managing student applications and supporting materials on Naviance
Arranging and chaperoning post secondary field trips (college tours, etc.)
Presenting to small and large groups, including but not limited to: One-time post secondary workshops to students in a classroom setting, Teaching a 6-day college & career unit to 9th grade students throughout the year, Facilitating group support for seniors in the SHS CTE program, Presenting to students and families virtually and in-person on post secondary topics during evening or weekend events
Participating in professional development necessary to remain current with college & career counseling practices.
Participating in ongoing supervision to ensure that counseling practices are consistent with current standards, and legal and ethical guidelines as determined by the NACAC (National Association of College Admissions Counseling), ACA (American Counseling Association) and ASCA (American School Counseling Association).
Other duties as assigned by the Department Head or Principal.