Career Counseling Program Advisor

St. Mary's County Public Schools Margaret Brent Middle School
- Mechanicsville, Maryland Open in Google Maps

St. Mary's County Public Schools Margaret Brent Middle School
- Mechanicsville, Maryland Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Release Date:
September 8, 2026 Final date to receive applications:
September 22, 2026

Requisition: 12501

Current benefited staff of SMCPS who submit a timely application and meet the minimum qualifications for the position shall be granted an interview and shall be considered to fill the vacancy prior to external applicants being considered. Questions regarding your application and/or candidacy should be directed to the Department of Human Resources.

Position:

Career Counseling Program Advisor

Location:

Margaret Brent Middle School

Salary:

The salary for this position will be based on EASMC-ESP salary schedule for ten-month seven-hour employees Range 19. ($37,623-$56,913)

Effective:
September 2026

NATURE OF WORK:

The Career Counseling Program Advisor will provide career advising services in the middle and high school career counseling program. This includes coordinating, supporting, and implementing programming that provides career and college exploration for students in Grades 6-12.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students, and community members
• Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks
• Ability to report to work daily and on time
• Ability to organize, supervise, coordinate, and establish priorities of tasks to be completed
• Ability to work independently in the absence of detailed instructions and to follow complex oral and/or written instructions
• Ability to communicate courteously and tactfully with staff, students, parents, and the community in a timely manner
• Ability to walk distances during tours, field trips, employment, college fairs, etc.
• Possess excellent time management skills and the ability to take initiative and make decisions within assigned responsibilities in a challenging, fast-paced professional environment, and be flexible in work responsibilities and hours
• Possess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary’s County Public School System
• Possess knowledge of community resources

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
:

• Coordinates and collaborates with the School Counselors, Career Counseling Program Coordinator, and College and Career Liaisons in career development activities/programs
• Assists in the implementation of the SMCPS college and career development Scope and Sequence via the district-supported college and career platform
• Advises students on apprenticeship and career pathways that lead to industry-recognized credentials, education, occupational training, and work experience
• Accesses, analyzes, and synthesizes information generated by students via the college and career platform(s) approved by the school system Department of Technology Infrastructure
• Collaborates with School Counselors and College and Career Liaisons to support student post-secondary education and career interests
• Collaborates with the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland staff and the College of Southern Maryland career and advising staff to create career programs, source employers, and create opportunities for exploration in work and academic options
• Participates in Professional Development opportunities, including training toward career-related credentialing
• Teaches a variety of skills to students, individually and in small groups (technology skills, study…