College & Career Advisor- iLEAD Hybrid Exploration, Hybrid

JOB TITLE:  College and Career Advisor

REPORTS TO:  School Director

CLASSIFICATION:  Classified/Exempt

WHO WE ARE                                                                                                 (ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW)

We employ a diverse, empathetic, and passionate team who value collaboration, integrity and the desire to be a servant leader. We are committed to excellence and work tirelessly to improve learner outcomes, by empowering learners through Project-Based Learning, Individualized Learning and Social-Emotional Learning. We are committed to being self-directed, participating in ongoing personal and professional development, problem solving, and embracing a growth mindset. With our unwavering commitment to excellence, we are confident that our team will thrive and succeed in all areas of their lives.

THE OPPORTUNITY                                                                                                 (POSITION OVERVIEW)

The College and Career Advisor will be  responsible for collaborating with the School Director in the developing, planning, organizing, and directing of the school-wide college and career readiness program and overseeing the preparation of all learners for college and career.

WHAT YOU WILL DO                                                                          (DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Help learners become aware of all phases of post-secondary school options.

• Help learners gain an awareness of interests and abilities.

• Oversee learner access in Scoir. 

• Understand school graduation requirements and parallel entrance requirements for post-secondary institutions.

• Create resource materials and timelines of important high school milestones to educate independent study families. 

• Be knowledgeable about concurrent enrollment options.

• Sign concurrent enrollment forms for learners as needed.

• Coordinate and implement the dissemination of information to learners, parents, and community members pertaining to the college admissions process.

• Contribute articles and updates  in relation to college information.

• Plan, coordinate and communicate college fair opportunities.

• Assist with coordinating PSAT/NMSQT/ACT/Sat  testing.  

• Facilitate webinars and/or workshops on a variety of topics including: applying to college, financing college, completing the FAFSA, writing competent college essays and more. 

• Update the high school profile annually. 

• Track data on college and career information for internal and external reporting.

• Participate in college collaboration meetings with other school counselors for iLEAD Schools.

• Collaborate  with various departments to problem solve, brainstorm and arrive at solutions.

• Work closely with the high school team to continuously develop the high school program. 

• Establish, review and revise college and career readiness programs and services as they relate to iLEAD’s mission and vision.

• Provide ongoing educational opportunities for parents and families (ED Talks, Parent University).

• Complete other duties as defined by the school or program Director. 

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be self-directed by taking initiative and responsibility for your work.

• Work  in a collaborative, team based and innovative environment.

• Commit to Excellence by seeking ways to improve and exceed expectations or Commit to excellence by seeking to raise the bar for self and team.

• Prioritize the growth and needs of the team, lead by example, and foster a supportive work environment.

• High level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.

• Approach problems and challenges with a human-centered creative mindset, seeks to understand, develops multiple solutions to find the best answer. 

• Helps create a positive culture by being committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion promoting ethical behavior and social responsibility within the workplace.

• Be authentic, own your strengths and weaknesses, ask for help when needed, be honest and transparent in your communications, working towards common goals that are  meaningful to you and the team.

• Represent iLEAD and the school in which work  in a positive and professional manner in all interactions and communications.

• Pursue continuous improvement and maintain professional competence through seeking out opportunities to develop new knowledge skills and perspectives. This includes participation in professional development activities offered and self-selected professional growth activities.

• Perform other responsibilities as defined by the designated supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Communicating with others to exchange information. (In Person/Telephone/Computer)

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

• Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.

• When needed to support a school or education program, must have the ability to travel by public transit as well as operate a vehicle for self-transportation purposes between worksites.

• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.

• May encounter outdoor elements: high (>90)/low (<60) temperatures, precipitation and/or wind.

• Ability to work in situations involving the need to make informed and quick decisions.

• Ability to supervise/manage workers and delegate as needed in project management situations.

• Reading detailed documentation and analyzing data sets. 

• Writing professionally, both by hand and utilizing computer software.

• Speaking in public settings including making public presentations to large and small groups. 

• Dealing and navigating professionally through high-stress situations.

• Must be available for in-person work.  Frequency to be determined in collaboration with the designated supervisor. 

WHAT YOU WILL BRING                                                                                              (QUALIFICATIONS)

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.

• Master’s degree in Education Leadership, Educational Administration or a related field.

• Experience in school administration and curriculum development.

• Excellent understanding of the seven habits.

• Exceptional systems thinking with the ability to create sustainability.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.

• Very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.

• Thrive in a collaborative, team based and fast-paced environment.

• Be passionate and supportive of mission and vision as well as have a strong desire to make a difference for the future of all iLEAD Schools.

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 iLEAD California  is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its staff.

iCA promotes equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. In doing so, we comply with local, state, and federal laws and   regulations to ensure an equal employment opportunity for everyone. We don’t discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, military service obligation, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. Our policies and personnel practices are intended to ensure that all of us are treated equally with regard to recruiting, hiring, and advancement, and our decisions on employment are made to further the principle of equal employment opportunities for employees.