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Position Summary
The College and Career Advisor supports high school seniors at assigned campus(es) as they explore, identify, and successfully transition into postsecondary opportunities after graduation. Working closely with students, the advisor provides individualized guidance based on each student’s interests, goals, and abilities to help them pursue pathways that may include a four-year university, community college, technical or vocational training, military service, or direct entry into the workforce.
The College and Career Advisor is embedded within the high school setting and collaborates closely with campus administrators, counselors, teachers, and other staff to ensure students receive comprehensive support throughout the college and career planning process.
In addition to serving students during the academic year, the advisor provides summer transition support to graduating seniors, helping them navigate enrollment, financial aid, employment, military enlistment, or other postsecondary requirements to ensure a successful bridge from high school to their chosen pathway.
Key Responsibilities
Provide individualized college and career advising to high school seniors.
Assist students with postsecondary planning, applications, enrollment processes, and career exploration.
Support students in accessing financial aid, scholarships, and other postsecondary resources.
Collaborate with school staff, families, and community partners to promote student success.
Track student progress and maintain accurate records of advising activities and outcomes.
Continue working with graduates during the summer transition period to support successful postsecondary enrollment, employment, military entry, or training program participation.
Position responsibilities
Meeting 1:1 with each senior to discuss plans after graduation
Working in senior classes to complete financial aid applications, etc.
Providing educational planning and career exploration/information, including dual credit opportunities, to a diverse high school student population through structured individual and group meetings and advising sessions
Assisting students with the development and updating of a realistic career pathway—with going to college, enlisting in the military, or joining the workforce directly after graduation
Developing activities, events, and outreach efforts to promote student and parent engagement with the services available
Taking seniors to area college tours/industry tours, college fairs, etc.
May require long walking distances
Coordinating closely with appropriate high school personnel
Conducting intrusive advising services to motivate and encourage students, track their progress toward enrollment in the first semester of college, and connect them with needed internal and external resources
Assisting students with college admissions and financial aid application processes
Working with appropriate resource persons to provide students with information about post-secondary institutions and courses/programs
Keeping abreast of current education practices
Participating in the registration, student orientation, and other college activities during the summer months and as requested
Participate in required advisor training throughout the school year
Limited evening and weekend work is required
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Position Requirements
Must possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably a former secondary teacher
Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be an innovative self-starter with a passion for helping students
Be well organized and thorough
Be able to work well with little supervision
Deal professionally and courteously with a diverse student and parent population, as well as employees of various colleges, the assigned school district(s), and external resource organizations/institutions
Have general skills in keyboarding and computer usage
Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
This is a 12-month position
Supervisory Responsibilities
0 Full-Time Direct Reports 0 Part-Time Direct Reports
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
No or very limited physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Safety
Provide resources for safe operation of units. Create and support workplace safety.
Salary Range & Fringe Benefits
Commensurate with Experience
Up to 23 hours per week
Worker’s Compensation
Limited Part-Time Retirement Plan
Disclaimer
The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program.
All full-time positions are located in Kilgore, TX. No fully work from home positions are available at this time. All employees must be available to physically present to work on the Kilgore, TX or Longview, TX Campus. Some Part-Time and Adjunct positions may be offsite but the candidate MUST live in the State of Texas.
Kilgore College is a two-year, comprehensive public community college with a campus in Kilgore and an extension center in Longview, Texas. With approximately 7,000 students, Kilgore College is a student-centered institution characterized by excellence in teaching and quality learning opportunities. Kilgore College is focused on continually improving their students’ holistic experience leading them to success in life while improving access to higher education and partnering with those who advance the vision of a stronger community culturally, socially and economically.
Vision Statement: We commit to be the higher education institution of choice in Northeast Texas.
Positions will remain open until filled. Some Adjunct and Part-Time teaching positions may remain open perpetually as the need for part time instructors fluctuates with student enrollment. Teaching positions will be required to submit official transcripts upon an offer of employment. An offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity within three (3) days of being hired. Failure to submit proof within the required time shall result in immediate employment termination. All position appointments are subject to approval by the college's Board of Trustees.
This description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or with notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Kilgore College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or 34 C.F.R. Part 104, veteran’s status or genetic information in its educational programs, employment policies or activities.
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