Reporting to and under the Director of Student Services at Colorado Mesa University Tech, the Career and College Advisor will work within the local high schools with the goal of raising the number of students continuing their education directly after high school.

This person will conduct outreach to students who have not identified an area of study or a plan for a career after graduation.

This person serves as a liaison between the military, community colleges, universities, the local high schools, and the community;

and performs related duties as required or assigned. This staff position will focus on increasing the percentage of MCVSD#51 graduates continuing their education directly after high school.

Continuing education is defined as entering programs with desired outcomes of a specific trade certificate, associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, or entering the military.

Working with an identified population, this person will assist individuals in all areas that help to identify career and educational goals for the future.

This person will be highly visible in the community as they strive to engage community leaders in providing apprenticeships, internships, job shadows and opportunities for high school students to explore careers.

Successful performance of the work requires effective organizational, oral, and written communication skills as well as being able to present to both small and large groups.

• Work collaboratively with high school counselors to develop programming to assist all students in identifying future career goals grades 8-12
• Identify individuals within the high school who have not yet committed to a career path or educational plan after graduation.

Engage these students, including encouraging attendance to college and community fairs, community college and university visitations, campus tours, career days, financial aid activities, and orientations, which may require driving to offsite facilities

• Utilize the school district technology programs with students as they complete their Individual Career and Academic Plans (ICAP)
• Lead concurrent enrollment efforts at the high school level
• Collaborate with district counselors and administrators to engage students in programming that supports these efforts
• Plan and execute field trips for students to explore college or career options
• Provide information and assistance to students to help identify and seek out the individual’s goals
• Assist individuals and families who may possess limited-English skills with financial aid, college admissions and registration procedures
• Attend high school articulation meetings, training sessions and other activities as required or assigned
• Operate a computer to compile data, maintain records, and prepare correspondence, reports, and other written material using a variety of software such as word processing, spreadsheet, database, and website management
• Work cooperatively and effectively with individuals from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds and with various segments of the community
• Attend in-service activities, meetings, conferences, and seminars to remain current in programs and processes
• Perform related duties as required or assigned Minimum Qualifications Required :
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required
• Experience working with high school or college age students is required
• Experience teaching and / or providing small to large group presentations is required
• Excellent organization, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to hold small vehicle permit for school district drivers Preferred Qualifications :
• Colorado Department of Education Teaching license preferred
• Colorado Department of Education Counseling credential preferred
• Career Technical Education (CTE) credential preferred
• Experience with college or university admissions and financial aid processes
• Experience with community college education
• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.

Salary : $45, - 46, Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package : Department : Colorado Mesa University Employment Type : Administrative

Last updated : 2024-05-12