Overall Objective: Create a world-class CC counseling program at Denver Christian School that includes college/career guidance and “calling preparation.”

Average of 20 hours a week or 2.5 days a week.

College/Career Counseling Responsibilities

Ongoing Responsibilities

• Provide college and career counseling to students; meet with parents upon request to guide in college/career planning.

• Meet with parents/students of each grade (whole group) to discuss grade specific steps for college/career planning.

• Lead a college night for high school students (and parents)

• Work with a team to host a College Fair (Youth4Christ or NACCAP).

• Develop/maintain a College/Career Planning Guide (digital and/or hard copy) for each grade.

• Develop/maintain a College/Career website with resources for parents/students including links to the following information:

  • College Financial Aid (FAFSA)

  • Test Preparation ACT/SAT/CLT

  • College Acceptance List

  • Scholarships

• Handle mail from colleges, scholarships, and other organizations and distribute/promote as appropriate.

• Maintain an active bulletin board to display college/career information for students.

• Write recommendation letters as requested from students.

• Provide a monthly email to junior/senior parents about scholarships/college/career information, summer programs, etc.

• Arrange college rep visits over lunch, virtual visits, and VR experiences.

• Serve as the liaison between the armed forces and the high school students.

• Support Career Academies

  • Assist with student internships.

  • Connect with lead teachers in academies.

• Oversee the SCOIR online platform, providing monthly touchpoints for students during advisory or office hours.

• Attend a College/Career Counselors conference each year (NACCAP or ??).

• Register and administer the high school standardized testing program:

  • 9th - ACT Tessera

  • 10th - CLT10; PACT

  • 11th - PSAT/NMSQT, ACT, SAT

  • 12th - AP and ACT, SAT, CLT

• Organize/lead a career fair yearly (in conjunction with ms).

• Other duties as assigned

Bachelor's required,

Master's in college/career counseling preferred.