rootEd ADVISOR

Position Summary The rootEd Advisor is embedded in school districts to proactively help high school students through each step of career exploration, postsecondary attainment and workforce skills and credentialing. Performance will be evaluated by monthly tracking of key metrics related to student and program performance.  Partnering with high school counselors, this position works with students in developing and expanding LEARNS, Pathways and Student Success Plan while supporting students to enroll in college (college fit discussion, applications and orientation), to earn a workplace credential, to enlist in the armed services, to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and more.   Essential Job Duties  Meet one-on-one with each high school senior, multiple times per semester to help each student develop and succeed in their student success plans.  Build relationships with all high school students through regular meetings to help them with decisions related to postsecondary planning.  Monitor and document the progress of high school students related to key performance data metrics.  Refine and expand LEARNS, Pathways and Student Success Plan for all high school students that align with coursework and activities that help achieve personal career goals, postsecondary planning and individual pathway options.  Ensure that all seniors progress through each stage of the financial aid process, from FAFSA completion through verification.  Understand and navigate high school students through each step of the college application process, including housing applications, scholarship applications and completing each step of college orientation.  Develop case-management strategies to increase postsecondary application, FAFSA completion and career planning and attainment for partner district high school students.  Connect high school students to needed internal and external resources to aid their success and goal attainment.  Work closely with high school counselors to ensure a smooth transition to postsecondary success for high school students.  Build relationships with local industries through regular meetings or career fair events for students to explore local and regional opportunities.  Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.  Comply with district policies and procedures.  Perform other duties as assigned, including attending school-sponsored functions, serving on committees and attending community events.

Salary : $45,000 - $50,000