Postsecondary Pathways Advisor - Gorge

Postsecondary Pathways Advisor

Starting Date: Immediately

Department: College and Career Pathways

Job : 5770035

Position Type: Full-time

Location: Lyle School District, Klickitat School District, Wishram School District

Salary: $63,148 - $76,837 per year

Under the direction of the Postsecondary Readiness and Youth Workforce Managers, the Postsecondary Pathways Advisor plays a vital role in advancing student success by delivering College and Career Readiness Advising, providing pre-Employment Transition Services and serving as a critical data and impact link between assigned schools and the ESD.

This position supports equitable access to postsecondary advising, planning, career exploration, and work-based learning experiences aligned with each school’s unique needs and the region’s workforce opportunities.

• Coordinate and implement Pre-Employment and Transition Services programming, including career exploration, work readiness training, employer engagement, and experiential learning opportunities such as job shadows and internships for students that receive specialized student services.
• Develop relationships with students and school staff to encourage program enrollment; recruit and educate local employers and community partners to support student-centered career-connected learning.
• Facilitate student workshops and events aligned to Washington’s High School and Beyond Plan and the Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
• Track and report student participation and outcomes in accordance with grant or program guidelines; monitor students work-based learning experiences and pre-employment transition services.
• Provide individualized and group advising to middle and high school students on college admissions, financial aid, scholarships, dual credit, career pathways, and postsecondary planning.
• Collaborate with school leadership and counseling staff to align advising efforts with school wide goals and the goals of the College and Career Pathways Partnership.
• Support students and families in navigating options including 2- and 4-year colleges, apprenticeships, technical programs, and employment.
• Collaborate with eight other College & Career Readiness Advisors and higher education Navigators weekly, in person and remotely.
• Maintain records of advising sessions, plans; track and record student outcomes.
• Maintain regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.

• Convene College and Career Readiness events assigned school and within the community.
• Participate in regional and state-level trainings, meetings, and initiatives as assigned.
• Support the development and dissemination of resources that promote college and career readiness.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Associate’s degree in education, counseling, social work, or a related field OR high school diploma and three years of direct student service and relevant experience.
• Two years of experience working with high school youth in education, workforce development, or career advising, preferably with special education students.
• Familiarity with a variety of postsecondary options, financial aid literacy, career pathways, and career development strategies.
• Experience in facilitating workshops and meetings and adapting communication style to engage diverse groups of students, parents, and stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling or related field.
• Previous experience in project management and data entry, preferably in an educational setting.
• Experience working with diverse, rural populations.
• Experience teaching and delivering curriculum in a classroom setting.

• Frequent travel across the ESD 112 service region and the state.
• This is a hybrid position with 80% of time spent in assigned high schools.
• Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.

• Mayra Najera, HR Coordinator
• 2500 NE 65th Ave
• Vancouver, Washington 98661
• Phone:
• Email: mayra.najera