Post Secondary Counselor - Options For Youth

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.