ULS College and Career Counselor

Louisiana State University • Perryton, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The University Laboratory School College & Career Counselor serves as a planner, counselor, and information liaison between students, parents, faculty, and administration in college and career planning and readiness. The University Laboratory School is a demonstration school for the LSU College of Human Sciences & Education, with a mission that includes exemplary education, educational innovation and research, educator professional development, and clinical teaching experiences for pre-service teachers.

The counselor provides course, college, and career advisement; supports students and families with post-high-school planning and college applications; oversees testing and assessment programs; and manages relevant student data and the dual-credit enrollment program. The role also collaborates with school leadership, faculty, colleges, and higher-education partners. Because the position works directly with minors, fingerprinting and a National Sex Offender Registry check are required. Employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. The employee must have valid U.S. work authorization at hire and maintain it throughout employment. When students appear to need emotional, behavioral, or mental-health services, the employee must refer them to the appropriate Student Health Center service; if a student appears to pose a danger to themselves or others, the employee must promptly contact the Care Team, Dean of Students, or appropriate law enforcement agency. The employee must not imply client or patient confidentiality beyond rights provided under FERPA.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and one year of experience; two years of graduate assistantship qualifies. The posting also states that candidates with relevant experience may apply without a degree if they meet the required years of experience.
• Submit a cover letter, resume, and official transcript with the application.
• Fingerprinting and a National Sex Offender Registry check are required because the position works directly with minors.
• A satisfactory pre-employment background check is required for an employment offer.
• Valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and throughout employment.
• Follow the stated student-service referral and safety escalation procedures; do not imply client or patient confidentiality beyond FERPA rights.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Counseling.
• Three or more years of experience in an academic setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual counseling to students and parents on college guidance, including entrance exams and preparation, college search and selection, college research, and goal-focused high-school planning.
• Counsel students on course and program selection, class scheduling, adding or dropping classes, and college and career planning.
• Prepare and submit materials supporting college applicants, including transcripts, references or recommendations, and scholarship awards.
• Maintain connections with colleges and admissions representatives, including arranging college visits to the University Laboratory School.
• Collaborate with the Principal to develop the master schedule.
• Collaborate with high-school faculty to develop and maintain community partnerships for work-study programs and internships.
• Collaborate with the Principal to revise or write advisory lesson plans for college and career readiness standards.
• Plan and conduct workshops for parents and students about post-high-school educational plans and options.
• Help parents and students understand and use the four-year career and college planning plan.
• Conduct college-planning, financial-aid, and scholarship information sessions for high-school families.
• Provide students and parents with updates during the year about college applications, scholarships, and deadlines.
• Oversee testing programs, including PSAT, ACT, AP, and aptitude instruments, and provide preparation courses as applicable.
• Analyze assessment data and use results to inform stakeholders about school improvement; interpret cognitive, aptitude, and achievement tests; analyze GPA in relation to achievement; and track trends in admissions and college counseling.
• Maintain relevant data on graduating students and upperclassmen and prepare reports as needed.
• Manage the dual-credit enrollment program and serve as liaison between higher-education dual-enrollment partners and the University Laboratory School.
• Refer students who appear to need emotional, behavioral, or mental-health services to the appropriate Student Health Center service; promptly contact the Care Team, Dean of Students, or appropriate law enforcement agency if a student appears to pose a danger to themselves or others.

Benefits

• Eligible employees and dependents may receive health, life, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement options.
• Various leave options.
• Paid holidays.
• Wellness benefits.
• Tuition exemption for qualified positions.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level