College Advisor

American Heritage Schools is seeking to hire a College Advisor. Positions available at our Broward Campus and Palm Beach Campus.

The College Advisor’s main role is to support students during the college planning and placement process, provide a successful transition from high school to college, and advise students concerning their academic plans and progress.

• Assist students in the development of an educational plan, including choosing a program of study and/or clarifying educational goals.
• Meet with each student and his/her parent(s) at least once during the junior year and at least once in the fall of the senior year.
• Evaluate students’ abilities and interests through aptitude assessments, interviews, and individual planning
• Help students navigate college and career readiness software
• Inform students and parents of available courses and prerequisites and monitor the progression of their four-year plan
• Create student schedules according to course recommendations and student requests; make schedule changes as needed
• Communicate the importance of extra-curricular involvements such as sports, fine arts, clubs, and community service projects and opportunities
• Communicate additional services and courses that will provide targeted support for gaining college admission, including but not limited to standardized college admission prep courses, Journey to College, pre-professional courses and internships, and specialized courses for building portfolios of work in non-core areas such as fine arts, multimedia, etc.
• Write recommendation letters for each senior
• Develop a college search and application timeline with each student, including:
• Goal-setting
• Researching college types, locations, and programs
• Creating a resume
• Registering for standardized tests
• Writing the college essay and supplemental essays that may be needed; reviewing and providing feedback on all college essays
• Acquiring letters of recommendation
• Completing FAFSA and other financial forms, including scholarship applications
• Prioritizing and completing applications; reviewing all applications prior to submission
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge about American Heritage Schools’ programs and requirements, state requirements for graduation, and Florida state scholarship programs, including Bright Futures and NCAA
• Meet quarterly with Curriculum Department to stay abreast of course changes and program features
• Maintain up-to-date Bright Futures and NCAA information on the AHS Course Catalog
• Meet weekly with Advising team for cross-training and cross-department information sharing
• Review & Monitor requirements for Pre-Professional programs, Academic Scholarship & Fine Arts Scholarship
• Work with Accommodations Coordinator to ensure students with special needs are given information about seeking approval for standardized test accommodations from the appropriate testing body upon initiation of an ICAP (Individual Classroom Accommodation Plan) and for new students with an ICAP in place.
• Have an open line of communication with the Accommodations Coordinator to ensure accommodations are updated, communicated to teachers, and implemented in the classroom
• Conduct parent nights, events, classroom visits, and grade-specific assemblies following the AHS College Advising Curriculum, including but not limited to:
• Jump Start, College Financial Planning 101, CSS Profile/FAFSA Workshops, Intro to Athletics/NCAA, Junior Workshops
• College App Labs/summer assistance
• Establish and maintain relationships with colleges
• Meet with admissions representatives frequently; host college representatives on campus
• Visit colleges through AHS and college-sponsored tours
• Assist with and attend AHS College Fairs
• Track and analyze data, especially…