Postsecondary Advisor - High School

Position: Postsecondary Advisor - High School 2026-27
Purpose Statement

The Postsecondary Advisor is embedded in school districts to proactively help high school students through each step of career exploration and postsecondary attainment. Performance will be evaluated by monthly tracking of key metrics related to student and program performance. Partnering with high school counselors, this position works with students in developing and expanding Individual Career and Academic Plans (ICAP), supporting students to enroll in college (college fit discussion, applications, and orientation), to earn a workplace credential, to enlist in the armed services, to complete the FAFSA, and more.

This is a 10-month position (August 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027).

This job reports to the Principal.

Essential Functions

• Meet one-on-one with each high school senior, multiple times per semester to help each student develop and succeed in their post-secondary plans.
• Build relationships with all high school students through regular meetings to help them with decisions related to postsecondary planning.
• Monitor and document the progress of high school students related to key performance data metrics.
• Refine and expand Individual Career and Academic Plans (ICAP) for all high school students that align with coursework and activities that help achieve personal career goals, postsecondary planning, and individual pathway options.
• Ensure that all seniors progress through each stage of the financial aid process, from FAFSA completion through verification.
• Understand and navigate high school students through each step of the college application process, including housing applications, scholarship applications, and completing each step of college orientation.
• Develop case-management strategies to increase postsecondary application, FAFSA completion, and postsecondary planning and attainment for partner district high school students.
• Connect high school students to needed internal and external resources to aid their success and goal attainment.
• Work closely with high school counselors to ensure a smooth transition to postsecondary success for high school students.
• Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.
• Comply with district policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including attending school-sponsored functions, serving on committees and attending community events.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the Guidance program and school.

Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Skills are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; preparing and maintaining accurate records; planning and managing projects; and using pertinent software applications.

Knowledge is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: stages of child development; codes/laws/rules/regulations/policies; community resources; and treatment modalities and assessment.

Ability is required to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing a variety of complex processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups;

work with a variety of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality;

meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with frequent interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include:

working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. utilization of resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization's services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying,…