College Career Counselor

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Job Title - College & Career Counselor � 1 yr. - --- - --- - Minimum Qualifications - Master's degree from an accredited college or university in counseling or a related field Valid Massachusetts DSE licensure as School Counselor, 5-12 Familiarity with current federal, state, and district-required assessments and graduation requirements - Preferred Qualifications - Experience in college admissions or high school college counseling preferred Teaching experience preferred, with experience leading student and family workshops, including college application support, financial aid, and postsecondary planning Experience supporting first-generation college students with college planning, admissions, financial aid, and postsecondary transition preferred - Job Goal - Create a comprehensive, coordinated, and integrated college & career readiness program that supports the district's goal of 'postsecondary pursuits for all students.' Mentor first-generation college students and support all students in developing meaningful plans for their futures. Assist students with postsecondary planning, including college, career, workforce, military, and other pathways after high school. - Responsibilities - Requirements - Master's degree from an accredited college or university in counseling or a related field Valid Massachusetts DSE licensure as School Counselor, 5-12 Familiarity with current federal, state, and district-required assessments and graduation requirements Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and relationship-building skills - Preferred Skills - Demonstrated experience using college and postsecondary planning platforms and resources, including Schoollinks, Common App, FAFSA, MAFSA, and Questbridge. Experience coordinating college fairs, college representative visits, and other postsecondary programming.
• Collaborate with the school community, families, colleges, employers, community organizations, and other partners to develop, coordinate, deliver, and assess multitiered levels of programming and support that expand access to postsecondary opportunities and help students achieve postsecondary success.
• Assist student-athletes and families with the college athletic recruitment and admissions process, including NCAA eligibility, college research, communication with coaches, application requirements, and transition planning.