College and Career Transition Counselor​/Advisor; position serve Newton and Lynnville-Sully School

College and Career Transition Counselor/Advisor (this position will serve the Newton and Lynnville-Sully School Districts) Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This Vacancy Requires:

• A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and or “See Resume” will not be accepted
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• Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant’s name and degrees conferred. Scans, photos, or unofficial copies are acceptable. Official transcripts will be collected upon hire (if applicable).

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at  or by email jobs .

* The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications and for salary placement of finalist(s). Please include all relevant work experience.

Position Information

College and Career Transition Counselor/Advisor (this position will serve the Newton and Lynnville-Sully School Districts)

27-A08

As soon as possible.

Administrative/Professional Positions

Human Resources at  or jobs for information concerning the application process. Gail Zehr at  or gmzehr for information concerning the position or your status once the position has closed.

Starting salary: $59,992-$65,286

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. The starting salary range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Pay Grade: AJ

Provide advising services to Newton and Lynnville-Sully high school students to promote personal growth, academic and career planning, and decision making across school districts and at the college. Must be able to maintain a flexible work schedule with ability to work in high schools. This position will be at the high schools four days per week and at DMACC one day per week during the school year and then summers at DMACC /remote.

Travel to assigned high schools and collaborate and coordinate with the high school counseling team to advise students in college and career planning and support academic success and career exploration. Connect students and families with community and higher education resources to support success in school and facilitate planning for post-secondary education. Responsible for proactive communication and follow-up with students and high school staff.

Utilize and track data on student outcomes for targeted groups of students.

Advise students in all phases of academic and career planning, including program and course information, scheduling, registration, transfer requirements, articulations with other educational institutions and graduation requirements. Advise, coordinate and refer students with specific learning needs regarding the identification and utilization of support services to assist in student success. May also assist with educational achievement plans.

Conduct recruitment, orientation and retention activities for high school and first year college students, visit high schools and business/industry, attend college fairs, schedule and conduct campus tours, and serve as a resource in the development of promotional materials to recruit and retain students.

Teach College Experience courses, Freshman Seminars and…