College & Career Project Specialist

School District of Lancaster • East/Jp Campus, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Support the implementation and delivery of college and career readiness services to 9-12th grade students and parents, with the goal of increasing student readiness for and success in college, military, or career after graduation.

Requirements

• 2+ years' experience with college access/higher ed student affairs, counseling, events management, teaching, or training
• HS diploma or GED
• Driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree
• Ability to support a positive and caring culture of diversity, equity, belonging, and inclusion
• Bilingual or multilingual

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual advising appointments with secondary students and caregivers to ensure individual readiness.
• Present in classrooms across campus on various future ready topics to educate students about the wide range of postsecondary options.
• Plan, support, and/or organize future ready events, such as, but not limited to, field trips, FAFSA events, student and family workshops, college and career events to expose students and caregivers to post-secondary opportunities.
• Provide professional development opportunities to campus and district staff on topics relating to future readiness to inform staff of changing student opportunities.
• Collaborate with school counselors, teachers, principals, and external stakeholders including College Advising Corps, colleges, trade schools and local businesses to support students’ postsecondary goals.
• Implement a communication plan in partnership with district and community stakeholders to promote student and caregiver participation in college and career opportunities and supports.
• Maintain data correlating to essential job functions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED