College Advisor

AMERICAN LEARNING•Delray Beach, FL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The College Advisor’s main role is to support students during the college planning and placement process, provide a successful transition from high school to college, and advise students concerning their academic plans and progress.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, Master's degree or higher preferred, from an accredited institution with course work in the appropriate field
Demonstrated experience in college advising, planning, and/or admissions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community
Ability to maintain sensitivity and confidentiality
Effective interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
Ability to adapt to and be a champion of change for the good of the organization
Organizational skills including managing time effectively
Ability to utilize various software and hardware including but not limited to College & Career Readiness programs, calendar and scheduling tools, word processing, etc.

Responsibilities

Assist students in the development of an educational plan including choosing a program of study and/or clarifying educational goals.
Meet with each student and his/her parent(s) at least once during the junior year and at least once in the fall of the senior year.
Evaluate students’ abilities and interests through aptitude assessments, interviews, and individual planning
Help students navigate the college and career readiness software
Inform students and parents of available courses and pre-requisites in order to monitor the progression of their four-year plan
Create student schedules according to course recommendations and student requests; make schedule changes as needed
Communicate the importance of extra-curricular involvements such as sports, fine arts, clubs, and community service projects and opportunities
Communicate additional services and courses that will provide targeted support for gaining college admission including but not limited to SAT/ACT test prep courses, Journey to College, pre-professional courses and internships, and specialized courses for building portfolios of work in non-core areas such as fine arts, multimedia, etc.
Write recommendation letters for each senior
Develop a college search and application timeline with each student including:
Goal-setting
Researching of college types, locations, and programs
Creating of a resume
Registering for standardized tests
Writing the college essay and supplemental essays that may be needed; review and provide feedback on all college essays
Acquiring letters of recommendation
Completing FAFSA and other financial forms including scholarship applications
Prioritizing and completing applications; review all applications prior to submission
Maintain up-to-date knowledge about Amerian Heritage Schools’ programs and requirements, state requirements for graduation and Florida state scholarship programs including Bright Futures and NCAA
Meet quarterly with Curriculum Department to stay abreast of course changes and program features
Maintain up-to-date Bright Futures and NCAA information on the AHS Course Catalog
Meet weekly with Academic Advising team for cross-training and cross-department information sharing
Review & Monitor requirements for Pre-Professional programs, Academic Scholarship & Fine Arts Scholarship
Work with Accommodations Coordinator to ensure students with special needs are given information about seeking approval for standardized test accommodations from the appropriate testing body upon initiation of an IEA (Individual Education Accommodations) and for new students with and IEA in place.
Have an open line of communication with the Accommodations Coordinator to ensure accommodations are updated, are communicated to teachers, and are implemented in the classroom
Conduct parent nights, events, classroom visits, and grade-specific assemblies following the AHS College Advising Curriculum including but not limited to:
Jump Start, College Financial Planning 101, CSS Profile/FAFSA Workshops, Intro to Athletics/NCAA, Junior Workshops
College App Labs/summer assistance
Establish and maintain relationships with colleges
Meet with admissions representatives frequently; host college representatives on campus
Visit colleges through AHS and college-sponsored tours
Assist and attend AHS College Fairs
Track and analyze data, especially percentages of students admitted to universities, types of universities, and scholarships awarded
Monitor academic progress of students; analyze progress reports; determine eligibility and satisfactory progress toward graduation; identify current and potential needs or problem areas (e.g., study skills, tutoring) and refer students to appropriate resources for assistance; communicate findings to coaches and administrators.
Work with students to develop skills, such as organizational and time management abilities and effective study habits; refer students to Academic Coaching and/or tutoring as needed
Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to help students succeed; work as a team to develop success plans for students, especially those at-risk or low-performing; communicate academic probations
Inform students about alternatives, limitations and possible consequences of academic decisions (e.g. adding, dropping and withdrawing from courses); Authorizes course withdrawals, adds, and drops as required.
Maintain student files and records; document all pertinent student information; update student information system regarding changes to student status.
Refer social-emotional issues to the School Counselor according to the AHS Protocols
Show support for the school by attending events and serving as a support as needed
Maintain one’s own professional development, especially in regards to college advising
Attend NACAC/SACAC every other year
Stay abreast of updates regarding testing including information from College Board and ACT
Stay current with trends in college planning and advising
Demonstrate growth-mindset by participating in AHS and outside Professional Development including conducting PD for other faculty as needed

Benefits

100% free tuition for all employees’ eligible children
50% discount for Summer Education for employees’ eligible children
Free Summer Day Camp for employees’ eligible children while working over the summer.
Free early care & after-care for employees’ eligible children while working
Yearly cash bonuses
401K with partial employer match after a year of employment
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
Supplemental Insurance plans available through Lincoln Financial
Pet Insurance options
Short-term & Long-term Disability options
Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
Affordable Company housing when available
Additional earnings available through Tutoring Department and Summer Education Programs
Free Continuing Education available
This benefit is based on space availability and child acceptance to the school.