College and Career Advisor

Job Title: College and Career Advisor

Department: College and Career Readiness

Reports To: Director of College and Career Advising

Compensation: $60,000

TRS Classification: Classified

Summary:

The College and Career Advisor is responsible for the successful completion of ICAP for students in 8th through 12th grade and post secondary participation for high school students, with an emphasis on 11th and 12th grade. The College and Career Advisor partners with College and Career Readiness Directors and Specialists to ensure students feel educated and equipped to pursue post secondary opportunities based on short and long term goals and have a clear plan for their next step after graduation.

Successful candidates should also have the following experiences and characteristics:

• Have an eagerness to learn and a growth mindset
• Hold exceptionally high standards for the quality of work and a reflex to improve at every turn
• Have well-developed emotional intelligence and moral character
• Possess an ability to build strong relationships, thoughtfully navigate challenging situations, and get excellent results from others
• Have problem-solving and clear communication skills
• Be proficient in understanding college and career exploration and the correlation to the Individual Career Academic Plan (ICAP) activities as outlined by the Oklahoma State Department of Education

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Oversees the implementation and completion of ICAP 
• Oversees the implementation and completion of post secondary opportunities for 11th and 12th grade students
• Provides academic counseling to ensure student’s post secondary course selections align with their short and long term college and career goals
• Ensures alignment between the ILP, ICAP, and post secondary opportunity course selections 
• Monitors academic progress specific to post secondary courses and provides support as needed
• Creates and updates accurate documentation requirements of student quarterly ICAP completion
• Creates and updates accurate documentation requirements of student participation and completion of post secondary courses 
• Works closely with staff to ensure students have a clear understanding of college and career paths, aligned course offerings, and completion requirements
• Disseminates current information and data to school staff, students, caregivers, and community members regarding college and career readiness
• Establishes expertise in the Naviance platform
• Attends College and Career Readiness Department and other Epic events
• Other related duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• There are no supervisory responsibilities at this time.      

Education and/or Experience              

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university preferred but not required
• Experience working with high school students preferred but not required

Qualifications 

• Passionate commitment to the mission of school choice
• Possess an in-depth understanding of services and career technical education

principles and processes

• Excellent written and oral communication skills; demonstrated ability to present

effectively and persuasively

• Relationship-building and relationship management skills
• Ability to work cooperatively with students, parents, staff, and community
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Ability to learn quickly, work independently and to be effective in a fast-paced,

dynamic, entrepreneurial environment

• Ability to work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Meet deadlines
• Respond to difficult situations while maintaining composure
• Organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize work and handle multiple

tasks simultaneously

• Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
• Ability to keep and maintain accurate and detailed reports and records
• Ability to problem solve in a timely and effective manner
• Ability to maintain professional confidentiality

Language Skills                   

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.  

Mathematical Skills                   

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability                   

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills                   

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Google applications, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.Must have a high aptitude to learn new software as necessary for the business operations of the school.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 

• Current driver's license
• Valid car insurance

Other Qualifications                  

• Must be able to pass a state-mandated background check after a conditional offer of employment is made
• Must have favorable employment references

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The person in this position works remotely from their home. Meetings in public places and at Epic offices are also required. The noise level is usually quiet to moderately loud (when students are present.)

Epic Charter Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For reasonable accommodations of a disability during the hiring process, please email Epic.hr@epiccharterschools.org. Someone will call you to discuss further.