Specialist 2 CCMR Advisor

Houston Independent School District•Houston, TX

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Assists students in accessing, planning, preparing for, and transitioning to post-secondary education and training. Provides comprehensive college and career advising, college and career exploration, and opportunities to increase college readiness. Coordinates and delivers college and career readiness grade appropriate workshops, programming, and events that support college, career and postsecondary success. Supports campus work in course advising and TSI readiness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
1-3 years of advising experience preferred
Microsoft Office
Strong familiarity with college and financial aid processes
Exceptional interpersonal skills, able to relate one-on-one and in groups with confidence and poise
Ability to provide critical and constructive feedback to effect immediate change
Highly analytical, able to interpret data and weigh multiple options
Strong communicator, ability to write clearly and analytically
A problem solver, able to prioritize multiple scenarios
Ability to model research-based college advising strategies
Self-starter, flexible, able to adapt and adjust quickly to changing situations and needs

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish, Vietnamese or other) highly valued

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive advising and college and career readiness grade-level programming to students to develop and increase preparedness for post-secondary education and workforce training
Build, support, and strengthen a campus culture that promotes college and career degree and certificate programs
Operate an inclusive college and career center for students and families
Support campus efforts in promoting TSI readiness
Ensure that students and their parents can effectively utilize available resources, including online college and career exploration platforms and PSAT and SAT preparation tools to meet Texas Success Initiative college ready benchmarks
Support, promote, and assist with community and district-wide college and career events
Plan and supervise campus and off-campus college and industry experiences
Assist students and families through various application processes for academic, enrichment, college, career, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities
Utilize department platforms for managing and tracking student and advising program information
Analyze weekly College and Career Readiness campus benchmarks to develop, drive, and evaluate advising supports, initiatives and outcomes. Additionally, will work collectively with campus and district staff along with community college access organizations to meet district and campus goals
Attend Professional development to develop industry awareness and stay abreast of changes in careers and college admission requirements
Performs other job-related duties as assigned