College and Career Readiness Advisor - Tucson, United States - Tucson Youth Development

Description

College and Career Readiness Advisor

TYD is a nonprofit organization that aims to _equip Pima County youth to gain employment, achieve self-sufficiency and reach career potential through education and training_.

We are seeking a full-time College and Career Readiness Advisor to support our overall mission, focusing on the mission of our Schools
- _Alternative, rigorous, technology-enhanced instruction for "at-risk" youth leading to graduation and preparation for success beyond graduation_.
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Work hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm._


Overview:

Under the supervision of the Principal, initiates, coordinates, and performs various organizational, technical, and guidance functions. This position interacts with students, parents, and staff.

The CCRA is responsible for areas that can lead to building school enrollment through the retention of students while improving the success of targeted students, specifically in the areas of progress toward graduation and career transition.

Schedules speakers and visits events promoting college admissions, career planning, development, and other post-secondary options. Understands and works effectively with people of various identities and populations.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below.

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification but is intended to reflect the foundational job elements accurately.

• At the determination of the Principal (or Executive Director), the CCRA can serve as the administrative designee in the absence of the Principal.
• Actively collaborates with the College and Career Readiness Advisor (CCRA) from ACE or YouthWorks, organizing and overseeing College and Career Information Events. This includes serving as the van driver for offcampus CCRA/postsecondary events as needed.
• Organizes, maintains, and continually updates a career planning and college information center with resources, including information on colleges, career clusters, employment trends, college bulletins and catalogs, and newsletters of interest and resources to staff, students, and parents.
• Schedules speakers, college representatives, and recruiters. Maintains a master calendar of scheduled events, speakers, and career fairs.
• Develops and maintains current lists and bulletins concerning school and other financial aids available.
• Prepares college and career flyers and newsletters to distribute to students, teachers, and parents.
• Prepares and speaks at informational presentations to classrooms, student groups, and parent organizations.
• Communicate with college personnel to establish a productive relationship, exchange information, and resolve issues or concerns involving any college admission process.
• Communicates in groups and individual student/parent meetings on academic compliance issues, college admissions, and postsecondary planning.
• Performs various computer duties, including word processing, graphic design, and database management.
• Composes and types various documents, including bulletins, reports, forms, and lists.
• Prepares and types letters, memos, and correspondence from written notes or oral instructions.
• Attends meetings, conferences, and seminars regarding career trends, college entrance and financial aid, and standardized college admission testing.
• Provides a supportive environment for students and parents and works to reduce unnecessary anxiety too often associated with the college admission process.
• Addresses special needs of underrepresented students (minority populations, exceptional student populations, economically disadvantaged, and others) by keeping uptodate on programs and resources designed specifically for these students and ensuring that the students are aware of them.
• Disseminates information about jobs and mentoring programs.
• Initiates relationships between students and community merchants.
• Promotes youth hiring and mentoring programs.
• Trains and provides work direction to office aides.
• Works collaboratively with SSC and the Principal to provide services to students and parents.
• May coordinate letters of recommendation for college admission.
• Make phone calls for students with attendance/tardy issues per their intervention plan.
• Monitor students' attendance daily and make phone calls when necessary.
• Confer regularly with school staff regarding students who are chronically absent/tardy.
• Counsel students regarding absenteeism and tardiness to gain their cooperation and identify any underlying problems that may warrant interventions.
• Initiate attendance Tiers of intervention for students with attendance/tardy problems.
• Serve as a role model for students and staff in demonstrating positive attitudes, appropriate behavior, and an effective work ethic.
• Participate in appropriate professional development and attend all required