Job Description
Job Title Advisor, College Career		Evaluation Type Paraprofessional	Department Assigned Campus
Pay Grade P6	FLSA       Non-Exempt	Date Revised November 2021	Supervisor Principal

 

BASIC FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITY: Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Career Center.

 

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED

 

EXPERIENCE: Three to four years of related work experience, preferably in a public education environment

 

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

 

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.

 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None

 

PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Tools/Equipment Used: computer, typewriter, printer, fax, and copier
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Sit or Stand for extended periods of time
• Use computer for prolonged period resulting in repetitive hand motions
• Lift and/or move up to 20 lbs. occasionally.