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Post-Secondary Access Counselor

Schedule: 11-month/220-days

Under the direction and with the support of school counselors and the principal(s), our Post-Secondary Access Counselor will create and manage a welcoming College and Career Center at the high school. Our counselor will provide a wealth of higher education information, career information and materials. They will be available to chat with students, faculty, parents, and community members about career planning and college admissions.
Duties:
Provide career and college entrance information and assistance to students, teachers, parents and counselors; coordinate day-to-day operations and schedule activities, programs and speakers.

• Provide career and college entrance information and assistance to students, teachers, parents and counselors; coordinate day-to-day operations and schedule activities, programs and speakers.
• Prepare career education and instructional materials for use by teachers and students; assist students in locating and using college/career information as needed for research, assignments and post-high school training.
• Train and support the implementation of Career Cruising College and Career planning software.
• Facilitate Counselors with interest inventories; career experience and 4-year planning.
• Obtain, organize, file and display guidance materials; catalog and prepare for use by students; maintain displays and bulletin boards.
• Plan, organize, develop and implement career events and publications; prepare letters, flyers, matters and other material to publicize Career Center services, resources and speaker programs.
• Contact, schedule and arrange guest speakers from the local business community, colleges and military services to present information regarding specific occupation.
• Schedule visitations by representatives from local colleges; organize, coordinate and publicize career-related events and other opportunities; obtain and circulate current college catalogs.
• Develop and maintain a current and comprehensive occupational library including information on career and career clusters, employment prospects and trends and employment requirements and opportunities; obtain and circulate current college catalogs
• Provide information concerning scholastic aptitude and achievement tests; assist students with applications and scheduling; distribute test results as appropriate
• Assist students with Career Center material and equipment.
• Prepare and deliver informational presentations as requested; orient students to Career Center resources and services.
• Maintain a current inventory of Career Center equipment and materials; assist in determining purchase priorities.
• Plan and conduct Career Days, Career Month, Teen Job Fairs, or College Fairs.
• Attend meetings, conferences and seminars regarding career trends, college entrance and financial aid.
• Perform related duties as assigned
  
  
  

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Career and occupational resources, trends and opportunities.
• College entrance requirements and procedures
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment
• Record Keeping techniques.
• Oral and written communication skills
• Telephone techniques and etiquette.
• Basic research methods
• College admission requirements, financial aid requirements and training necessary for future careers

Ability to:

• Organize, maintain and operate a high school Career Center.
• Provide specialized assistance and information concerning career planning and college entrance to students, parents, staff, and community agencies.
• Develop and provide information and materials related to career/college opportunities for high school students
• Obtain evaluate and process occupational literature
• Operate PC's in a Windows environment using various office productivity software applications
• Operate modern office equipment and audio/visual equipment.
• Work independently using effective public relations skills with little direction.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Meet established schedules and time lines
• Plan and organize work effectively and efficiently
• Practice confidentiality and discretion
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  Note:    The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. 
  Travel Requirements 
  Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required. Supervised by school counselors and school principals.