College and Career Specialist - Fairfax County Public Schools : Job Details

DescriptionIn collaboration with the student services staff, advises students in grades 9-12 on post-secondary options, including college planning, career planning, scholarships, and financial aid; manages relationships with a wide variety of organizations, such as collegesand universities, military recruiters, local employers, nonprofits, scholarship donors, and community organizations; has primary responsibility and accountability for managing a student-centered college and career center with resources on a wide variety of information concerning colleges, technical schools, military, apprenticeships, employment, and gap year opportunities.QualificationsRequired

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree.
• Two (2) years of experience in an education environment, some which shall have been in college admission counseling, secondary school counseling, workforce development, post-secondary financial aid, or other related field.
  • Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
• May be required to work a flexible schedule for evening appointments and walk-in services and/or evenings for planned events.
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, guidelines, concepts, regulations, and practices related to college admissions and success.
• Knowledge of college planning, scholarships and financial aid, career planning, workforce development, and career trends.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, specifics of colleges and universities, their academic programs, admissions policies, and selection processes.
• Proficiency in the use of technology.
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement programs, projects, and activities.
• Ability to apply effective time management skills.
• Ability to present information to groups.
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, and the public from diverse cultural, social, economic, and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with school staff, colleges, businesses, and community groups.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in education, management, or human resources.