Post Secondary Counselor - Options For Youth
Orangevale, CA
About the Job
Job Description
Essential Functions include, but are not limited to the following:*
- Meets one-on-one with students (and parents, if required/desired) to discuss post-secondary goals; assists teachers in creating individualized plans for students to reach their goal(s).
- Acts as the primary contact for district ROP and vocational programs.
- Monitors overall attendance, GPA and expectations for graduation.
- Coordinates workshops or seminars quarterly to help inform students and teachers of their post-secondary options and equip students with specific skills required for post-secondary life (i.e., interviewing skills, filling out job or college applications, etc.).
- Creates timely hand-outs (or posters) for teachers and students regarding requirements for specific options for students.
- Sets goals for the number of college-bound students each year. Track graduates to verify post-secondary activities.
- Obtains knowledge of the current UC A-G requirements and communicate with students and teachers.
- Tracks senior credit progression monthly to ensure students and teachers know what is required from each student for timely graduation.
- Monitors and informs area of SAT and ACT testing sessions, including an accurate master SAT and ACT testing calendar.
- Provides students resources for SAT and ACT preparation; facilitate SAT and ACT prep classes on site when appropriate.
- Stays up to date on, and inform students, parents, and teachers of the latest financial aid and scholarship information.
- Maintains post-secondary boards in centers.
- Interviews students with 200+ credits to ensure students are following their post-secondary path and are aware of the needed requirements.
- Reports post-secondary data to Assistant Superintendent and Director of Instructional Operations annually.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Ability to work independently and efficiently, exercising reasonable judgment, in a fast-paced, multi-task environment with minimal supervision.
- Ability to synergize with field and corporate staff to implement the educational program.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and demonstrate problem solving skills, while maintaining courtesy, professionalism, and a customer service attitude.
- Strong interpersonal relationship skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with students, parents, co-workers, and business contacts in a courteous and professional manner.
- Working knowledge of MS Office and database management
- Prefer bi-lingual in English and Spanish.
Education and Experience:
- BA/BS Degree Required.
- Valid California PPS credential required.
Salary Range:
$76, 000 - $107, 000
Location: Orangevale
Company Benefits and Perks:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time staff that includes paid time off, holiday and sick time, medical, vision, and dental coverage, incentives, and an employer-matched retirement plan.
Staff opportunities to chaperone students on experiential learning trips to amazing places like Italy, China, Cuba, and in-country trips to DC, a ranch in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, and a farm in Northern California.
We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork. At our company-wide award functions, we recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make OFY and our students successful.
We are devoted to creating a team of diverse people and encourage anyone passionate about education and excited about what we do to connect with us! To learn more about our schools, visit us atwww.ofy.org.