College and Career Project Specialist
- Employer
- School District of Lancaster
- Location
- Lancaster, PA, US
- Salary
- Per Leadership Plan / Per Year
- Posted
- Aug 17, 2019
- Ref
- 4151
- Job Category
- Administrator, Specialist / Coordinator
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in social work, sociology, community relations, counseling, education, or a related field
Experience in education, human services or related field; experience in secondary education or post-secondary education preferred
Knowledge of district programs and related programs in the broader community
Knowledge of the process and preparation for college admission and student persistence in college
Ability to work with a variety of colleges, universities, businesses, and community agencies and to coordinate project activities
Excellent written and oral communication skills; proven ability to use these skills to communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals throughout the community; Ability to work collaboratively with the college and career readiness team
Excellent organization skills; proven ability to collect and analyze data and complete reports
High degree of flexibility and tolerance; strong interpersonal skills
Such alternatives to the above qualifications that the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
Must be able to work a flexible schedule
Proficiency in verbal and written Spanish preferred
Other qualifications to the above that the Board may find acceptable and appropriate
REPORTS TO: Coordinator of College and Career Services
SUPERVISES: No direct reports
JOB GOAL: The College and Career Specialist will coordinate the implementation and delivery of college and career readiness services to 9-12th grade students and parents, with the goal of increasing student readiness for, and success in, college, military, or the workforce after graduation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Collaborate with school-based and district staff to plan all college and career program activities
Responsible for timely implementation of all college and career activities
Serve as lead coordinator on some college and career events, and support other College and Career Specialist for others
Responsible for sharing college and career readiness information with all students and parents
Evaluate college and career programs' effectiveness, efficiency, and equity. Utilize analysis for decision making on program improvements and changes.
Provide academic and college and career recommendations to guide 9-12th grade students and parents in supporting their children to attend college. This work is done in collaboration with counselors, administrators, and other key stakeholders.
Provides workshops and small group activities to increase financial literacy, college access, financial aid, college fit, educational transitions, and developing non-cognitive skills for success
Contacts parents when students demonstrate various risk factors (poor attendance, failing grades, etc.)
Shares college readiness and preparation resources with students and parents
Coordinates college trips, including local, regional, overnight, and out-of-state
Organizes family events to recognize students' academic and college preparation achievements
Track student, parent, and teacher participation in program activities
Record all expenditures and notify supervisor of budget deviations
Maintain database of program contracts, including colleges, universities, community agencies and individual volunteers
Plan and schedule regular meetings and events
Produce and distribute program publications
Inform local media of events; prepare press releases to gain media coverage of program activities
Collaborate with community partners to deliver services
Supervise interns or volunteers as needed
Speak publicly about college and career readiness work as needed
Perform other related tasks as assigned
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Perform clerical and administrative tasks as assigned
2. Participate in professional development opportunities for professional growth and continuous improvement
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full year. Salary to be established by the Board.
EVALUATION: Performance is evaluated in accordance with the Compensation and Performance Evaluation Plan for School and District Leaders.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
Physical Demands:
Sitting at a desk for extended periods of time
Standing for limited periods of time
Occasional bending, crouching, stooping, twisting, reaching and grasping
Light lifting- up to 15 pounds
Repetitive movement of fingers and hands for keyboarding.
Sensory Abilities:
Visual acuity to read correspondence and computer screens.
Auditory acuity to be able to use telephones.
Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.
Temperament:
Ability to work as a member of a team.
Must be courteous and able to deal effectively with people.
Must be cooperative, congenial, and service oriented.
Ability to work with limited supervision.
Ability to be flexible.
Mental Demands:
Ability to interpret detailed written and verbal communications.
Ability to function in fast-paced and high-pressure work setting.
Environment:
Office setting
Ability to travel to other locations for training and meetings
Bachelor's Degree in social work, sociology, community relations, counseling, education, or a related field
Experience in education, human services or related field; experience in secondary education or post-secondary education preferred
Knowledge of district programs and related programs in the broader community
Knowledge of the process and preparation for college admission and student persistence in college
Ability to work with a variety of colleges, universities, businesses, and community agencies and to coordinate project activities
Excellent written and oral communication skills; proven ability to use these skills to communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals throughout the community; Ability to work collaboratively with the college and career readiness team
Excellent organization skills; proven ability to collect and analyze data and complete reports
High degree of flexibility and tolerance; strong interpersonal skills
Such alternatives to the above qualifications that the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
Must be able to work a flexible schedule
Proficiency in verbal and written Spanish preferred
Other qualifications to the above that the Board may find acceptable and appropriate
REPORTS TO: Coordinator of College and Career Services
SUPERVISES: No direct reports
JOB GOAL: The College and Career Specialist will coordinate the implementation and delivery of college and career readiness services to 9-12th grade students and parents, with the goal of increasing student readiness for, and success in, college, military, or the workforce after graduation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Collaborate with school-based and district staff to plan all college and career program activities
Responsible for timely implementation of all college and career activities
Serve as lead coordinator on some college and career events, and support other College and Career Specialist for others
Responsible for sharing college and career readiness information with all students and parents
Evaluate college and career programs' effectiveness, efficiency, and equity. Utilize analysis for decision making on program improvements and changes.
Provide academic and college and career recommendations to guide 9-12th grade students and parents in supporting their children to attend college. This work is done in collaboration with counselors, administrators, and other key stakeholders.
Provides workshops and small group activities to increase financial literacy, college access, financial aid, college fit, educational transitions, and developing non-cognitive skills for success
Contacts parents when students demonstrate various risk factors (poor attendance, failing grades, etc.)
Shares college readiness and preparation resources with students and parents
Coordinates college trips, including local, regional, overnight, and out-of-state
Organizes family events to recognize students' academic and college preparation achievements
Track student, parent, and teacher participation in program activities
Record all expenditures and notify supervisor of budget deviations
Maintain database of program contracts, including colleges, universities, community agencies and individual volunteers
Plan and schedule regular meetings and events
Produce and distribute program publications
Inform local media of events; prepare press releases to gain media coverage of program activities
Collaborate with community partners to deliver services
Supervise interns or volunteers as needed
Speak publicly about college and career readiness work as needed
Perform other related tasks as assigned
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Perform clerical and administrative tasks as assigned
2. Participate in professional development opportunities for professional growth and continuous improvement
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full year. Salary to be established by the Board.
EVALUATION: Performance is evaluated in accordance with the Compensation and Performance Evaluation Plan for School and District Leaders.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
Physical Demands:
Sitting at a desk for extended periods of time
Standing for limited periods of time
Occasional bending, crouching, stooping, twisting, reaching and grasping
Light lifting- up to 15 pounds
Repetitive movement of fingers and hands for keyboarding.
Sensory Abilities:
Visual acuity to read correspondence and computer screens.
Auditory acuity to be able to use telephones.
Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.
Temperament:
Ability to work as a member of a team.
Must be courteous and able to deal effectively with people.
Must be cooperative, congenial, and service oriented.
Ability to work with limited supervision.
Ability to be flexible.
Mental Demands:
Ability to interpret detailed written and verbal communications.
Ability to function in fast-paced and high-pressure work setting.
Environment:
Office setting
Ability to travel to other locations for training and meetings