Academic Advisor

• Position Type:
  Secretarial/Clerical/ Secretary - 12-Months
• Date Posted: 6/25/2026
• Location:
  
  Bandon High School
• Date Available:
  
  08/03/2026

Position Title: Academic Advisor

Reports To: Principal

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

The Academic Advisor provides comprehensive academic, college, and career guidance services to students in grades 9–12. This position is responsible for coordinating student academic planning, graduation progress monitoring, testing programs, post‑secondary readiness initiatives, and supporting students in achieving their educational and career goals. The Academic Advisor serves as a liaison among students, families, staff, colleges, and community partners to ensure students are prepared for success beyond high school.

• Develop and maintain individual graduation and post‑secondary plans for all students.
• Monitor student progress toward graduation requirements and identify students who are on track/off track for graduation.
• Meet regularly with students and families regarding academic progress, credit attainment, and future planning.
• Coordinate and facilitate Advisory programming and activities.
• Coordinate and facilitate Senior Seminar courses and activities.

• Develop and maintain the school's Master Schedule in collaboration with administration.
• Coordinate student scheduling
  , including course requests, schedule changes, and placement decisions.
• Assist students in selecting courses aligned with graduation requirements, career interests, and post‑secondary goals.

Coordinate and oversee all aspects of the following assessment programs:

• PSAT
• SAT
• PreACT
• ASVAB

Responsibilities include:

• Registration and scheduling
• Communication with students and families
• Coordination with testing agencies
• Distribution and interpretation of results

• Serve as the district's Transcript Specialist
  , maintaining accurate student transcripts and records.
• Monitor credit completion and graduation requirements.
• Coordinate graduation eligibility reviews and communicate requirements to students and families.
• Assist with commencement planning and verification of graduates.

• Coordinate college visits
  , career exploration opportunities, and post‑secondary planning activities.
• Serve as the liaison for TRIO and other college readiness programs.
• Coordinate Dual Credit opportunities and support student enrollment and participation.
• Maintain and oversee Recruit Hippo and other post‑secondary planning platforms.
• Coordinate scholarship opportunities and provide support for college applications and financial aid processes.
• Coordinate and maintain information regarding local, state, and national scholarships.
• Facilitate the work of the Scholarship Committee
  , including application processes and scholarship selection procedures.
• Assist students with scholarship applications, essays, and deadlines.

• Coordinate and monitor student participation in Odysseyware and other credit recovery programs.
• Monitor grading and progress for students participating in alternative learning opportunities.

• Serve as the Work Experience Liaison between students, employers, and school staff.
• Coordinate student work‑based learning opportunities and maintain required documentation.
• Develop community partnerships to expand career and internship opportunities for students.

• Conduct regular Athletic Grade Checks and communicate eligibility information to students, families, coaches, and administration.
• Coordinate submissions and recognition for OSAA Academic All‑State honors and other academic recognitions.

• Serve as the school's ASPIRE Coordinator
  , including:
  • Recruiting and training mentors
  • Coordinating student participation
  • Facilitating college and career planning activities
  • Maintaining program records and reporting requirements

• Collaborate with administrators, counselors, teachers, families, and community agencies to support student…