CAMPUS ADVISOR-COLLEGE & CAREER SEMINAR
Harmony Public Schools, Austin, TX, United States
Job Goal
The College and Career Seminar Advisor will work with school faculty, staff, students, parents, and the community to plan, develop, and implement a comprehensive college and career counseling curriculum that supports students in their exploration of career alternatives and helps them understand the college application and post‑secondary education process. Counsel students to fully develop each student’s academic, career, personal, and social abilities and address the needs of special population students.
Position Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Minimum 2 years of teaching or counseling experience (Preferred).
High school teaching experience (Preferred).
Valid Texas Counseling Certification (Preferred).
Duties and Responsibilities
Understands and supports the mission, vision, and values of Harmony Public Schools.
Believes and supports that there is a 4‑year college/university for every student regardless of socio‑economic status, background, or other factors, and that all students are capable of attending a 4‑year college or university.
Creates access to college resources and opportunities available to support all students.
Develops and implements the curriculum that supports students in their exploration of career alternatives and helps them understand the college application process.
Supports Harmony students through lesson planning, lesson execution, and classroom management.
Teaches seminar classes and provides college and career counseling to students through planned activities in small group or classroom settings, and offers workshops/seminars for parents.
Advises and coaches all students, including those with unique circumstances, through the financial aid process.
Provides individual student planning and responsive services to support students and families regarding academic matters.
Provides feedback and recommends appropriate actions and solutions to individual student’s academic and educational needs and abilities.
Guides students and others in understanding and utilizing local, state, and federal platforms for scholarships and grant applications.
Provides guidance and resources, and teaches tools to navigate the college search and application process.
Works effectively as a member of the College and Career team at the campus and attends all required meetings.
Maintains collaborative teamwork with consistent communication flow to key stakeholders.
Participates in and prepares for regular one‑on‑one check‑ins with the Dean of College and Career.
Assists students and parents in understanding the school mission and vision regarding postsecondary education.
Coordinates with college and career counselors on developing and implementing student supports.
Supports and attends appropriate college and career activities and events organized by the campus/district.
Educates families about college admissions and financial aid or scholarship possibilities.
Educates students on appropriate interviewing techniques, self‑assessment tools, and application essay writing techniques.
Completes Texas OnCourse during their first year.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities
Familiarity with college, career, and military readiness indicators, especially in evaluating and interpreting standardized test results.
Effective written and oral communication with all levels of management, both internally and externally.
Ability to work with students at the specified age level with diverse backgrounds and levels of ability toward accomplishing educational goals.
Organizational and time‑management skills to meet varied deadlines and communicate with students, parents, administrators, and others, including discussing sensitive topics.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internally and externally to the district.
Proficiency with district software, databases, spreadsheets, word processing, calculators, copy machines, and telephone.
Data analysis skills.
Ability to use effective interview techniques, public speaking, and problem‑solving skills.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Light work may require occasional light lifting.
Nights and weekend activities will occasionally be required.
Position is in classroom setting with intermittent speaking, standing, walking, and writing.
Moderate travel is required.
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The College and Career Seminar Advisor will work with school faculty, staff, students, parents, and the community to plan, develop, and implement a comprehensive college and career counseling curriculum that supports students in their exploration of career alternatives and helps them understand the college application and post‑secondary education process. Counsel students to fully develop each student’s academic, career, personal, and social abilities and address the needs of special population students.
Position Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Minimum 2 years of teaching or counseling experience (Preferred).
High school teaching experience (Preferred).
Valid Texas Counseling Certification (Preferred).
Duties and Responsibilities
Understands and supports the mission, vision, and values of Harmony Public Schools.
Believes and supports that there is a 4‑year college/university for every student regardless of socio‑economic status, background, or other factors, and that all students are capable of attending a 4‑year college or university.
Creates access to college resources and opportunities available to support all students.
Develops and implements the curriculum that supports students in their exploration of career alternatives and helps them understand the college application process.
Supports Harmony students through lesson planning, lesson execution, and classroom management.
Teaches seminar classes and provides college and career counseling to students through planned activities in small group or classroom settings, and offers workshops/seminars for parents.
Advises and coaches all students, including those with unique circumstances, through the financial aid process.
Provides individual student planning and responsive services to support students and families regarding academic matters.
Provides feedback and recommends appropriate actions and solutions to individual student’s academic and educational needs and abilities.
Guides students and others in understanding and utilizing local, state, and federal platforms for scholarships and grant applications.
Provides guidance and resources, and teaches tools to navigate the college search and application process.
Works effectively as a member of the College and Career team at the campus and attends all required meetings.
Maintains collaborative teamwork with consistent communication flow to key stakeholders.
Participates in and prepares for regular one‑on‑one check‑ins with the Dean of College and Career.
Assists students and parents in understanding the school mission and vision regarding postsecondary education.
Coordinates with college and career counselors on developing and implementing student supports.
Supports and attends appropriate college and career activities and events organized by the campus/district.
Educates families about college admissions and financial aid or scholarship possibilities.
Educates students on appropriate interviewing techniques, self‑assessment tools, and application essay writing techniques.
Completes Texas OnCourse during their first year.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities
Familiarity with college, career, and military readiness indicators, especially in evaluating and interpreting standardized test results.
Effective written and oral communication with all levels of management, both internally and externally.
Ability to work with students at the specified age level with diverse backgrounds and levels of ability toward accomplishing educational goals.
Organizational and time‑management skills to meet varied deadlines and communicate with students, parents, administrators, and others, including discussing sensitive topics.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internally and externally to the district.
Proficiency with district software, databases, spreadsheets, word processing, calculators, copy machines, and telephone.
Data analysis skills.
Ability to use effective interview techniques, public speaking, and problem‑solving skills.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Light work may require occasional light lifting.
Nights and weekend activities will occasionally be required.
Position is in classroom setting with intermittent speaking, standing, walking, and writing.
Moderate travel is required.
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