College Advisement Assistant

Description

Use the following link to apply;

https://www.trinityclassicalacademy.com/about/careers

SUMMARY

Trinity Classical Academy seeks a candidate for College Advisement Assistant in its College Advisement department. Qualified candidates will be models in their lives and abilities of the position. The candidate will provide essential administrative and logistical support to the department while serving as a role model for students.

MISSION

The Mission of Trinity Classical Academy is to offer a challenging education grounded in the Christian faith and the Classical tradition to produce young men and women of virtue, wisdom, purpose, and courage.

CULTURAL VALUES

Trinity Classical Academy's cultural values include peacemaking, honest humility, patient zeal, habitual excellence, intentional relationships, and kingdom service. These values inform how the organization operates and should be reflected in all aspects of work at the school. The cultural values at Trinity Classical Academy encourage a commitment to learning, excellence, and the well-being of all members of the community. The school is dedicated to providing an excellent Christian, classical education that serves all members of the body of Christ and works to grow the classical, Christian education movement.

QUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICS

The candidate is a Christian with an authentic and a mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ in both their professional and personal life with a calling and commitment to Christian education. Qualified candidates will support our School’s Mission, while representing our Cultural Values.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred; previous experience in a school setting plus.

Essential Skills And Abilities

• Excellent oral and written command of the English language
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, faculty, and students of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Maintain a welcoming and professional demeanor at all times, including with college representatives and stressed parents at all times.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• High level of discretion and integrity
  
  

Roles And Responsibilities

• College Board Test Coordinator
• Maintain student data and records across multiple platforms (Blackbaud, SCOIR, Cal Grant, Google)
• Scheduling and coordinating appointments between students and Director
• Event coordination (college rep visits, college events, seminars, etc.)
• Hospitality coordination for all events and meetings
• Creation of materials for college events (marketing) and the college bulletin board
• Assist the Director in tracking graduation requirements for students
• Maintain student records, including a high level of discretion and integrity
• Student work permit management
• Assist the Director with sending communications as needed.
• Document, materials, and file organization within the office
  
  

Qualifications

• Familiarity with classical pedagogy and Christian worldview integration.
• A strong commitment to the emphasis and philosophy of Trinity Classical Academy
• Positive support of the school's policies and practices
• Service oriented and able to interface with many people
• Truthful, positive, and purposeful when communicating with others
• Flexible and adaptable in dealing with new, different or changing requirements
• Occasional flexibility in schedule (testing periods, early morning and evening events)
• Technical proficiency (Google Suite, MS applications and software) and a willingness and ability to learn new platforms and tech tools.
• Multitasking in an environment with many distractions is a must
• Must successfully pass a background investigation
  
  

Working Conditions

• Working Environment: indoors in a comfortable temperature-controlled classroom environment and is typically free from dust and hazardous materials.
• Generally, works in a group environment; noise level is typically low with the exception of times between class periods.
• Requires standing for periods of time; will include frequent walking and sitting
• Physical Demands: Must be able to sit for extended periods of time, repetitious hand and body movements, simple grasping, fine and gross motor skills. Stand and walk when administering care. Must be able to bend, squat, kneel, push, pull and lift up to 20 pounds. Must be able to climb one flight of stairs.
• Mental Demands: Ability to work well under pressure; ability to maintain a level of professionalism and calm when others are behaving inappropriately.
• Use of computer/monitor screen; audio visual and other classroom equipment
• Travel: A personal vehicle will be necessary for occasional pick up of hospitality and supplies for meetings and events.
  
  

Work Schedule

School Calendar: Schedule to be determined by Supervisor.