Career Advisor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Psychology, Counseling, Student Affairs, School Counseling, or a related field.
• Two years of professional experience in a high school setting working with students one-on-one and in groups; a master’s degree in a job-related field may substitute for one year of experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with tutorial programs and developing peer mentors.
• Possess a valid driver’s license or be able to obtain one by the date of hire.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to complete assignments on time and with quality, accountability, and responsiveness, and to carry projects through from start to finish.
• General knowledge of SAT/ACT preparation tests, financial aid, postsecondary education options, and topics related to mentoring and STEM tutoring.
• Ability to work effectively with income-eligible and first-generation students.
• General knowledge of the principles, practices, and trends of the field, as well as advising and academic policies and procedures.
• Ability to gather and analyze data, draw valid conclusions, make recommendations, and contribute to group meetings.
• General knowledge of individual and group behavior, and ability to interpret and apply program rules, regulations, and policies using sound judgment when precedent is unclear.
• Initiative and resourcefulness in planning assignments and implementing long-term improvements.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, including data collection, evaluation, and clear presentation of findings.
• Ability to provide routine individual and group advising and establish cooperative relationships with students, staff, faculty, administrators, and external partners.
• Ability to make decisions and carry through actions with implications for other program or service areas.
• Skill in interviewing and advising individuals and small and large groups.
• Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a high level of diplomacy and professionalism.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy in sensitive interpersonal situations involving diverse personalities and to respond appropriately to conflicts and problems.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate information clearly and understandably.
• Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to set priorities and coordinate multiple assignments with changing, time-sensitive deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills and competence with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, online systems, the Internet, online calendaring, and email.
• Working knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn, University infrastructure, policies, and procedures.
• Willingness to travel and attend occasional off-site training programs.
• Ability to work occasional holidays, adjust working hours for special jobs, and respond to periodic emergency call-backs as needed.
• Satisfactory completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, is required.
• Applicants must be current on-campus employees.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and provide required employment documentation.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience developing strategies and timelines in Student Support Programs, including tutorial or mentoring implementation, pre-college workshops, and helping students enroll in postsecondary education.
• Two years of experience with federal programs, pre-college advising, financial aid, and public speaking.
• Master’s degree in a job-related field.
• Bilingual English/Spanish ability to communicate with program participants; at minimum, ability to understand and make oneself understood to Spanish-speaking individuals.
• Demonstrated skills in an institutional or educational environment and a customer-oriented, service-centered attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and small-group academic advising to support student success, high school completion, and postsecondary enrollment.
• Help students explore college majors, academic programs, admission requirements, and postsecondary options.
• Review students’ transcripts, grades, attendance, and progress reports; identify academic concerns and help students develop improvement plans involving study skills, time management, and motivation.
• Conduct and evaluate workshops, classroom presentations, and school visits on college applications, college readiness, financial aid, scholarships, career exploration, and related topics.
• Advise students on high school and college coursework, including A-G requirements, and monitor progress toward graduation and postsecondary enrollment.
• Coordinate with school counselors and teachers to support students’ academic achievement.
• Assist students with college applications, essays, FAFSA completion, scholarship applications, and related documentation; communicate financial aid information and deadlines.
• Maintain advising records and student progress information, and prepare required program documentation such as workshop reports, sign-in sheets, transcripts, Student Aid Reports, graduation lists, A-G completion data, and matriculation records.
• Update Google Sheets and other tracking tools and monitor attendance and engagement in Tutoring/Absolute Priority programming.
• Recruit eligible students and assist with program applications, intake documentation, and entry interviews.
• Mentor students individually and in small groups to promote academic and personal development, persistence, motivation, resilience, and progress toward postsecondary and career goals.
• Coordinate and deliver classroom enrichment activities focused on study skills, time management, leadership, and goal setting.
• Connect students and families with community resources, including mental health, housing, and food assistance; conduct quarterly parent meetings on school requirements, higher education, financial aid, student progress, and available support services.
• Track student participation, progress toward goals, cohort information, and recruitment activity in accordance with program requirements.
• Oversee the development and implementation of the mentoring and tutoring program for participants at the target school site.
• Coordinate student recognition activities, including monthly celebrations and awards for academic improvement, behavior, attendance, and other accomplishments.
• Facilitate small-group sessions with college mentors and provide lead direction to student mentors and peer tutors supporting scheduled program activities and services.
• Communicate regularly with school personnel and families to support student participation and coordinate services.
• Coordinate services for an assigned caseload of TRIO participants and maintain communication with students, parents, and school staff about participation, progress, and program needs.
• Maintain student records, case notes, and progress reports in accordance with U.S. Department of Education and program requirements.
• Contribute data and documentation for the Annual Performance Report and other required reports.
• Implement program-mandated Absolute Priorities, including career practical skill-building, tutoring, and coursework in high-demand fields, and ensure documentation aligns with grant requirements.
• Distribute and collect ETS applications from assigned schools and coordinate intake activities for new participants.
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver annual TRIO Talent Search events and student-centered services, including summer programs, college visits, and parent nights, in collaboration with school personnel.
• Maintain working relationships with school counselors, parents, and community organizations to coordinate student support and promote program participation.
• Attend occasional off-site training and professional development, work occasional holidays, adjust working hours for special jobs, and be available for periodic emergency call-back work as needed.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Vacation accrual
• Sick leave accrual
• 15 paid holidays per year