Lead College & Career Advisor

Overview

Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.

Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at careers.hcde.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030.

The Lead College and Career Advisor will coordinate the efforts of the school-based College Access Counselors and ensure that clear paths to college and career opportunities are available in every school. This role will facilitate the efforts to improve outcomes related to the Future Ready Students key performance indicators. The lead will collaborate with the High School Teaching and Learning team to ensure schools are offering advanced level courses and career paths for each student.

Responsibilities

Builds capacity within College Access Counselors to support students and parents/guardians with college and career planning.

Provides schools with the support they need to offer post-secondary opportunities that meet the needs of each student. This includes, but is not limited to, two-or-four-year colleges, certificate programs, apprenticeships, military, and immediate employment.

Ensures College Access Counselors have the capacity to address 'Best-Fit' college and career opportunities for students.

Supports the work of FRI at the district and school level.

Collaborates with School Counselors to promote comprehensive student support.

Creates a calendar and schedule of college and career workshops and information sessions including Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) workshops, college/career visits, essay writing workshops and scholarship information sessions.

Maintains detailed senior class records for all students including college application information, FAFSA completion, applied scholarships, college acceptance and scholarships received through the use of electronic data management systems.

Prepares reports and analyzes college acceptance statistics and scholarships received by students. Makes recommendations to school administration based on analysis.

Maintains systematic and frequent contact with College Access Counselors.

Serves as liaison and fosters intentional relationships with other advisors, colleges and departments.

Participates in the development, implementation, review, presentation, and revision of orientations for the first-time college students and transfer students.

Provides information to parents through printed materials, workshops, meetings, and other appropriate forms of communication.

Stays abreast of changing institutional information including admissions requirements, new programs, course changes, deadlines, important dates, costs, expanding facilities, updates in college-wide initiatives, transfer requirements, and state and federal mandates.

Serves on FRI Advisory Boards as needed and collaborates with FRI Professional Development for College Access Counselors. Qualifications

Knowledge/Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree required

Successful counseling experience at High School or College Level

Experience in advising and counseling, student life, admissions, enrollment management, student financial aid, and/or scholarship preferred Skills/Qualifications:

Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with students, educators, parents, and community members.

Demonstrate excellent planning, organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, and time management skills.

Compensation:

Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience.

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