High School College & Career Advisor; Anticipated

High School College & Career Advisor  Anticipated)

Wichita Falls Independent School District Secondary High School - Wichita Falls, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job : 5531553

Final date to receive applications: Sep 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Mar 01, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 20, 2026

Job Title: High School College and Career Advisor

Reports to: Principal

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: Instructional 3, 205 days

Date Revised: 7/18/19

Primary

Purpose:

Under the direction of the Campus Principal and the Director of Social & Emotional Services and in conjunction with Middle School College & Career Advisors, plan and provide a proactive developmental guidance program to educate students and parents on postsecondary options, encourage all students to maximize personal growth and development, and prepare for successful transition into post-secondary education and training.

Educations/Certification:

• Master’s degree from an accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate OR counseling certificate OR experience in college admissions/financial aid/college and career guidance

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, career and technology, and career development
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Ability to build relationships with teachers, administrators, counselors and other staff
• Knowledge of college and career preparation programs
• Ability to manage budget and personnel

Experience:

Three years of experience in college admissions, college & career advising, or high school counseling (preferred)

• Supplement the efforts of the counseling staff, teachers and administration in providing opportunities and information needed by students to assure their success after graduation.
• Promote WFISD programs to students, parents, administrators, counselors, teachers, and the community.
• Plan college and career programs to ensure that they meet identified needs.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the college and career program and make changes based on findings.
• Make presentations to parents.
• Participate in the coordination of special programs, such as Senior Send-Off, Youth Leadership Wichita Falls, etc.
• Provide feedback on the development and delivery of college and career readiness programs that incorporate district goals and support student achievement.
• Assist students in preparing for a successful life after high school through career exploration and post-secondary education information.
• Provide guidance to individuals and groups of students to develop career awareness and post-secondary plans.
• Provide group and individual career advising as needed.
• Assist students and parents with college application process.
• Assist students and parents with financial aid process.
• Communicate with parents and students regarding college application and financial aid processes.
• Participate in the district-wide college night.
• Monitor enrollment in dual credit courses to facilitate scheduling decisions.

• Help students and others use special programs and services.
• Develop relationships with other guidance and counseling staff.
• Collaborate with the other College & Career Advisors.
• Coordinate dual/concurrent enrollment for the campus.
• Develop and maintain relationships with MSU and Vernon admissions and financial aid staff.

• Interpret tests and other appraisal results appropriately.
• Schedule and coordinate the administration of the ASVAB test.

• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in the college and career area.
• Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.

• Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.
• Attend professional…