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Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title
College & Career Advisor
Evaluation Type
Paraprofessional
Department
Assigned Campus
Pay Grade
P6
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Date Revised
May 2025
Supervisor
Principal
BASIC FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITY: Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Career Center.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED
Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Working knowledge of computer operations
Proficient skills in typing, word processing, and file maintenance
Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Basic math skills
Awareness and ability to access resources
Experience:
Three to four (3-4) years of related work experience, preferably in a public education environment
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.
Student Support:
Meet and assist persons coming into and calling the Career Center.
Order and maintain supplies and equipment for the Career Center.
Assist students with scholarship information, college applications, financial aid, NCAA information, Early College enrollment, and other career-related information.
Help students to complete online college, FAFSA, and scholarship applications.
Conduct an online career inventory for every eighth grade student and all interested high school students on a yearly basis.
Inform students, staff, and parents about the career center resources through print, e-mail, and the district website.
Assist with the annual BISD Career Fair and schedule college visitations.
Assist in locating college and career resources.
Order and maintain current career and college information in the Career Center.
Attend career interest meetings with ACC and other Austin organizations.
Prepare materials and schedule outside speakers for advisory clusters.
Maintain all pertinent records for the career center.
Work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, so that the Career Center is open and available for students and parents.
Ensure confidentiality at all times.
Keep informed of and comply with all state and district policies and regulations
concerning primary job functions.
Articulate the district's mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
Project a positive image to the school and the community.