Advisor, High School
Forsyth Technical Comunity Clg, Forsyth, MO, United States
Job Title
Advisor, High School
Posting Number
2785
Job Schedule
Full Time
Job Shift
Day
OCR Code / Classification
3 - Professional
Salary
Minimum Salary $42,958; Maximum Salary $53,698
Work Location
Main Campus
Position Summary
The High School Advisor is responsible for the strong advocacy of Forsyth Tech and its students – on the phone, in-person and online. The High School Advisor actively recruits Career and College Promise students and high school matriculating seniors and helps them achieve their goal of obtaining a degree. The High School Advisor works collaboratively with school counselors, principals, teachers, Career Development Counselors, and other stakeholders to increase awareness, preparation, and college-going culture of all students, especially historically underserved students at assigned high schools in Forsyth and Stokes counties. The High School Advisor works diligently in a team-oriented, student-centric environment to provide exceptional student services and meets enrollment goals while embracing the mission and values of Forsyth Tech. As part of the college’s student success approach to supporting students, the High School Advisor serves a caseload of students from Forsyth and Stokes high schools, including homeschool. The High School Advisor is expected to be present in high schools and have the flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends. The ideal candidate will be a creative individual who is student focused, committed to equity, comfortable in an innovative work environment, comfortable giving presentations for large and small groups. This diverse role requires a positive energy individual who can work a flexible schedule. The High School Advisor reports to the Director of Recruitment and Dual Enrollment.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university (accredited by a US Department of Education accepted accrediting agency such as SACSCOC).
A student-centered customer service attitude and genuine interest in working with students from diverse backgrounds and historically underrepresented populations.
Excellent proficiency in both written and oral communication.
Excellent organizational skills, including attention to detail and follow-through.
Excellent interpersonal and team-building skills.
Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize multiple projects.
Passionate, professional, and excited to help students and work well with others.
Natural problem solver with a bias toward action.
Hardworking and dedicated innovator and highly self-motivated and directed.
Knowledge of student advising and retention issues.
Strong computer, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Ability to:
Be flexible and manage multiple priorities.
Demonstrate creativity and flexibility in crafting enrollment strategies while respecting the College’s identity, brand, vision, mission, culture, and values.
Use discretionary judgment.
Present to small and large groups.
Attend some night and weekend events.
Understand and commit to the unique nature and role of community colleges, particularly Forsyth Tech.
Provide own transportation to travel to multiple locations in Forsyth and Stokes counties.
Preferred Qualifications
Two or more years of experience in progressively responsible leadership and supervisory roles in higher education.
Bilingual skills in Spanish-English.
Experience working with community college student populations.
Master’s degree.
Responsibilities
Establish expertise in administering the Career & College Promise program, including recruiting, application, and enrollment process, advising, registration, and compliance with all program requirements and constraints.
Serve as a member of the off-campus high school advising team, providing career and academic advising and follow-up services to new and returning Career and College Promise students and matriculating seniors. This includes managing a caseload to assist students through a guided pathway experience that aligns with their life and career goals.
Provide exemplary communication in a timely manner with counselors, prospects, students, and parents.
In coordination with student success advisors, provide on-campus support in the summer season to support career and academic advising and enrollment support for all students.
Maintain awareness of new developments in fields of study offered at Forsyth Tech through personal research on the college’s website and catalog, conferences and professional development classes.
Participate in the development and implementation of new student orientation and other first-year experience activities. Provide support for both on-campus and online options.
Serve as a Forsyth Tech representative to assigned Forsyth County and Stokes County high schools by maintaining relationships with local school counselors and teachers to explain and promote the benefits of all college programs, including Career and College Promise and short-term training through the college’s economic and workforce development programs. Includes presenting to prospective students regarding degree requirements and program specific requirements and financial opportunities available to students.
Actively participate in and represent the College at middle school and high school open house and orientations, college and job fairs, businesses, conferences, and other community events deemed relevant to reaching the goals and mission of the College.
Behave in a professional manner that promotes collaboration, collegiality, and outstanding customer service for both internal and external clients.
Perform other duties as assigned, including serving on committees relevant to all aspects of enrollment.
Physical Demands
Regular use of computers, phones and other electronic equipment.
Move around office or campus to attend meetings/classes and to access files, machinery or other job-related tools.
Lift and/or move equipment, tools or paperwork up to 25 pounds.
Position by reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching to adjust or collect equipment and/or supplies.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Application Dates
Open Date: 04/24/2026
Close Date: 05/09/2026
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Advisor, High School
Posting Number
2785
Job Schedule
Full Time
Job Shift
Day
OCR Code / Classification
3 - Professional
Salary
Minimum Salary $42,958; Maximum Salary $53,698
Work Location
Main Campus
Position Summary
The High School Advisor is responsible for the strong advocacy of Forsyth Tech and its students – on the phone, in-person and online. The High School Advisor actively recruits Career and College Promise students and high school matriculating seniors and helps them achieve their goal of obtaining a degree. The High School Advisor works collaboratively with school counselors, principals, teachers, Career Development Counselors, and other stakeholders to increase awareness, preparation, and college-going culture of all students, especially historically underserved students at assigned high schools in Forsyth and Stokes counties. The High School Advisor works diligently in a team-oriented, student-centric environment to provide exceptional student services and meets enrollment goals while embracing the mission and values of Forsyth Tech. As part of the college’s student success approach to supporting students, the High School Advisor serves a caseload of students from Forsyth and Stokes high schools, including homeschool. The High School Advisor is expected to be present in high schools and have the flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends. The ideal candidate will be a creative individual who is student focused, committed to equity, comfortable in an innovative work environment, comfortable giving presentations for large and small groups. This diverse role requires a positive energy individual who can work a flexible schedule. The High School Advisor reports to the Director of Recruitment and Dual Enrollment.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university (accredited by a US Department of Education accepted accrediting agency such as SACSCOC).
A student-centered customer service attitude and genuine interest in working with students from diverse backgrounds and historically underrepresented populations.
Excellent proficiency in both written and oral communication.
Excellent organizational skills, including attention to detail and follow-through.
Excellent interpersonal and team-building skills.
Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize multiple projects.
Passionate, professional, and excited to help students and work well with others.
Natural problem solver with a bias toward action.
Hardworking and dedicated innovator and highly self-motivated and directed.
Knowledge of student advising and retention issues.
Strong computer, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Ability to:
Be flexible and manage multiple priorities.
Demonstrate creativity and flexibility in crafting enrollment strategies while respecting the College’s identity, brand, vision, mission, culture, and values.
Use discretionary judgment.
Present to small and large groups.
Attend some night and weekend events.
Understand and commit to the unique nature and role of community colleges, particularly Forsyth Tech.
Provide own transportation to travel to multiple locations in Forsyth and Stokes counties.
Preferred Qualifications
Two or more years of experience in progressively responsible leadership and supervisory roles in higher education.
Bilingual skills in Spanish-English.
Experience working with community college student populations.
Master’s degree.
Responsibilities
Establish expertise in administering the Career & College Promise program, including recruiting, application, and enrollment process, advising, registration, and compliance with all program requirements and constraints.
Serve as a member of the off-campus high school advising team, providing career and academic advising and follow-up services to new and returning Career and College Promise students and matriculating seniors. This includes managing a caseload to assist students through a guided pathway experience that aligns with their life and career goals.
Provide exemplary communication in a timely manner with counselors, prospects, students, and parents.
In coordination with student success advisors, provide on-campus support in the summer season to support career and academic advising and enrollment support for all students.
Maintain awareness of new developments in fields of study offered at Forsyth Tech through personal research on the college’s website and catalog, conferences and professional development classes.
Participate in the development and implementation of new student orientation and other first-year experience activities. Provide support for both on-campus and online options.
Serve as a Forsyth Tech representative to assigned Forsyth County and Stokes County high schools by maintaining relationships with local school counselors and teachers to explain and promote the benefits of all college programs, including Career and College Promise and short-term training through the college’s economic and workforce development programs. Includes presenting to prospective students regarding degree requirements and program specific requirements and financial opportunities available to students.
Actively participate in and represent the College at middle school and high school open house and orientations, college and job fairs, businesses, conferences, and other community events deemed relevant to reaching the goals and mission of the College.
Behave in a professional manner that promotes collaboration, collegiality, and outstanding customer service for both internal and external clients.
Perform other duties as assigned, including serving on committees relevant to all aspects of enrollment.
Physical Demands
Regular use of computers, phones and other electronic equipment.
Move around office or campus to attend meetings/classes and to access files, machinery or other job-related tools.
Lift and/or move equipment, tools or paperwork up to 25 pounds.
Position by reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching to adjust or collect equipment and/or supplies.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Application Dates
Open Date: 04/24/2026
Close Date: 05/09/2026
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