College and Career Advisor

Terms of Employment: 10-month

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Scale: AFSCME, UB2 Grade 16

https://www.ccboe.com/careers/salary-scales

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE 
 

• Associate’s degree in human relations, social work, psychology, education or a related field of study and at least 3 years of related experience. 

• Bachelor's degree in human relations, social work, psychology, education, or a related field of study is preferred.

• Must have or have the ability to obtain the Career Coach certificate within the first two years of employment or another certification deemed appropriate.

• Experience in youth development is preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS 
 

• Effective oral and written communication skills.

• Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to teach, advise, mentor, and collaborate face-to face and virtually with a wide range of learners and stakeholders (students, parents, colleagues, business partners).

• Proficiency in a language other than English, Spanish is preferred.

• General knowledge of school organization and programs.

• Demonstrate knowledge of community resources.

• Knowledge of career development, counseling principles, group dynamics, and instruction. 

• Knowledge of local training schools and community services/employment opportunities. 

• Knowledge of apprenticeship models. 

• Ability to instruct and teach student groups. 

• Ability to accurately compile, analyze, and present statistical reports and data. 

• Ability to effectively organize work, establish priorities, manage time effectively, and complete assigned duties with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. 

• Ability to use creativity and originality in designing programs, creating partnerships, and developing services. 

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationship with state Officials, community partners, business representative, co-workers, and customers. 

• Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills with ability to prepare and present clear, accurate reports. 

• Ability to be flexible, act as a team player, and provide quality internal and external customer service. 

• Ability to contribute to curriculum development. 

• Availability for evening and weekend events, related to career exploration and financial aid.

• Valid Maryland Class C Driver’s License and ability to gain approval as a flagged driver for CCPS Multifunctional Student Activity Bus.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 
 

• Coordinates and collaborates with career development activities/programs, including college, technical school and business tours, job embedded field trips, employment and college fairs, and speakers for grades 9-12.

• Implements the career advisory program via the Xello platform developed in partnership with CCPS, Workforce Development Board, and CSM at the high school level.

• Provides professional advisement to students on apprenticeship, career pathways that lead to industry recognized credentials, education, occupational training, and work experience. 

• Proctors CTE interest surveys and provides information on 10^th grade CTE programs.

• Access, analyze, and synthesize information, interests, inventories, career surveys, etc. generated by students through Xello or other career platforms approved by the school system Department of Technology

   Infrastructure. 

• Collaborate with school counselors to support the students' post-secondary education and career interests.  

• Directly teach a variety of skills to students individually and in small groups (e.g. technology skills, study skills, digital and time management skills, needed to succeed in an online course, professional communication and writing skills, Xello curriculum, etc.) 

• Interacts with students face-to-face in physical space (via classroom instruction, office hours, informal meetings in breakout areas). 

• Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to reach, advise, mentor, and collaborate face-to-face and virtually with a wide range of learners and stakeholders (students, parents, colleagues, business partners). Collaborate with school staff to identify partnerships with business and community members for work-based learning experiences. 

• Collaborate with school staff to identify partnerships with business and community members for work-based learning experiences.

• Continuously elicit student and parent feedback re: their career experiences; analyze and respond to data and make recommendations to their supervisor.  

• Compile and provide data on student outcomes as identified by the Workforce Development Board, CCPS, and CSM. 

• Keeps abreast of changes in the job market, both locally and nationally, to guide students in career planning.   

• Research and catalogs financial aid opportunities and assists students with searching and applying for scholarships. 

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The environmental factors and/or physical requirements of this position include the following: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. 

Charles County Public Schools reserves the right to re-advertise and modify the content of vacancy announcements at any time; however, this may be the only notice for this position during the noted advertisement period.

The Charles County public school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its programs, activities or employment practices. For inquiries, please contact Dr. Michael Blanchard, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (students) or Nikial M. Majors, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 coordinator (employees/ adults), at Charles County Public Schools, Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD 20646; 301-932-6610/301-870-3814. For special accommodations call 301-934-7230 or TDD 1-800-735-2258 two weeks prior to the event.