PreCollegiate Advisor - Lamar H.S Term-Limited

Department Information

Position Description

This position is term-limited and is contingent upon continued funding from the U.S. Department of Education. This role may be renewed annually through September 30, 2032, based on the availability of federal funding.

This position does not supervise any employees.

This intermediate level position is responsible for independently performing specialized duties supporting the GEAR UP program. Positions at this level of exercise of judgment and initiative in their assigned tasks, receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

• Provide intense case managing through one-on-one and small group advising sessions with students, including monitoring and tracking attendance and academic progress regularly and setting-up and monitoring early inventions for student success including tutoring
• Facilitate monthly college and career readiness workshops
• Build and lead a strong GEAR UP presence in the school and implement sustainable best practices
• Create and develop a strong postsecondary outlook and culture in collaboration with the high school by providing opportunities for college awareness
• Promote and coordinate opportunities for college visits, college fairs, career workshops and other related college readiness opportunities
• Promote dual enrollment and assist with coordination, implementation and reporting
• Build, develop and foster strong, mentoring relationships with students
• Coordinate and host parent engagement events
• Network and develop partnerships with postsecondary institutions and support programs to provide students with postsecondary exposure and experiences
• Lead, coordinate and facilitate student recruitment activities
• Guide and assist seniors through the college admissions process including college applications, FAFSA completion, scholarship applications and postsecondary transitions tasks
• Develop and foster relationships with postsecondary institutions that will help ease the transition from high school to college for students
• Promote, coordinate and support summer programs

• Conduct outreach and intrusive advising in one-on-one or small group advising sessions with students, including providing wrap-around support services that promote holistic academic success and monitoring and tracking academic progress and milestones
• Provide college success tools and techniques such as time management, study skills, tutoring opportunities and FAFSA completion
• Facilitate new student transition orientations and Meet and Greet events
• Serve as a mentor, resource, liaison and advocate for student enrollment, transition, persistence, degree plans and degree attainment
• Network and develop partnerships with existing programs that will provide students with resources, academic support, and opportunities to boost social integration
• Assist students in becoming independent learners by providing them with the knowledge and resources on how to navigate through a postsecondary system including financial aid
• Lead summer melt initiatives

• Manage onsite budget and expense reporting
• Maintain student data regularly and accurately, including reviewing and analyzing data to help drive and refine program initiatives, outcomes and success
• Assist with federal annual and final reporting
• Manage in-kind contributions for school site and grant activities

Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in education or related field

• Two (2) years of experience in a high school or college setting

• Valid Colorado driver’s license and compliance with all requirements for driving a state vehicle are required throughout the term of employment

• Bilingual (Spanish preferred)
• Data management experience

• Standard office practices, procedures, software and equipment, including the use of personal computers, telephones, Zoom, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Teams)
• State statutes, rules and regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Financial aid and college admissions
• College placement, admissions test, and assessments
• Developmental education, dual/concurrent enrollment, graduation guidelines and Guided Pathways

• Work effectively in both independent and team situations
• Manage sensitive issues and confidential information
• Think critically and apply reasoning and analysis
• Communicate effectively, both written and verbally
• Employ attention to technical detail and…