College and Career Center Director

THE CLASSICAL ACADEMYPOSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: Director CCCC DEPARTMENT: High SchoolDATE: Updated April 18th 2025 FLSA Status: ExemptWork Year: Academic CalendarSalary: $65000$75000**depending upon previous relevant starting pay rate will be determined after a review of the work experience provided on the job application and STATEMENT OF DUTIES:The Director leverages national best practices alongside Coloradospecific data insights to drive continuous improvement in professional advising services. By ensuring Connections staff deliver highquality integrated support the Director plays a vital role in fostering an advising environment that holistically promotes both academic success and career readiness for TCA students empowering students to positively impact a world full of a staff that serves 9th12th grade students and communicates pertinent information that will assist students toward graduation and in their postsecondary planning and decisionmaking processes. Oversees national testing processes applications develops curriculum manages career and collegereadiness software platform integrates District and State mandates that pertain to college and career topics and organizes events for students and RELATIONSHIP:Reports to High School PrincipalThe following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other nonessential or marginal duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by incumbents in various locations. The Classical Academy reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any JOB FUNCTIONS:Design develop review and integrate a comprehensive college and career program serving 9th12th graders and their families to include selfdiscovery postsecondary options college lists and application course selection career planning scholarships testing and related topicsManage a caseload of students providing strategies advice assistance and guidance to those students and their families throughout the research and application process and making the best individualized choice for career or college after TCA keeping students and families informed of the everchanging landscape of the future of work and college admission processManage applications for college career scholarship and other opportunities including but not limited to letters of recommendation transcripts school reports curriculum reviews and school profilesDevise implement and plan career and college guidance events and programs for students and familiesDirect and monitor the concurrent enrollment programConsolidate general iCAP regulations into a gradelevelspecific curriculum for junior high and high schoolDevelop an assignmentbased iCAP curriculum to be taught within 7th and 8thgrade computer classesCoordinate a plan and train secondary staff on the iCAP curriculum small group integration and resourcesPrepare and present sessions and special events for parents and students regarding college planning career planning and testing resultsCollaborate with staff parents students college admission staff and other available resources to support students postsecondary plansBuild and foster relationships with admission officers across the countryContinual professional development and networking with college and career staff at a local state and national levelStructure and lead an annual review of Connections Curriculum and revise a 25year plan accordingly to include a calendar for the next yearCollaborate with Registrar regarding policies and procedures related to transcripts grading and creditsContributing team member on the district task force and other committees related to Connections Center resourcesCreate and submit materials to colleges by deadlines in support of college mutually beneficial working relationships with college admissions professionals and local area college counseling and propose enhancements to policies programs and procedures to improve the effectiveness of the secondary program college and career connections center transcripts and other related programsOversee the coordination and of PSAT/NMSQT AP and WorkKeys examsDesign and maintain applicable grade level 912 specific planning milestonesInitiate and maintain the procedure for defining tracking and reporting the community service graduation requirement. Support staff responsible for annual departmental objectives and action plans and calendaringAccountable for the achievement of key annual objectives for the departmentDirect supervision and assessment of Connections Center staff membersDevelop and supervise a college visit and career chat programAdvisory member of the Secondary Lead TeamMARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Review and communicate to leadership district and/or state requirements and the effect on the Connections Center curriculum as it relates to TCA students and staffCreate materials that assist staff with letters of recommendation nominations and other required formsDevelop monthly checklists and procedures for Connections Center staff and grade levelsAssign proctors and support staff to additional duties as required by national testing or District/State programsTrain proctors for testing procedures related to AP and PSAT/NMSQT examsDirect and maintain a library of college and career reference materials and web resourcesCoordinate and design updates to the department website and Naviance programMaintain office filing systemspaper and electronic filesResearch best practices and programs available to serve TCA studentsMaintains NCAA Clearinghouse course approval processRemain current with industry and files a variety of documents including sensitive and confidential informationSupport scholarship search application and award processes for external relationships to bring college and career advising services to a variety of duties using various types of office equipmentPerforms other duties as requiredMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION:Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university is requiredMasters degree from an accredited college or university in counseling or related field preferredEXPERIENCE:Three or more years of strong management experience as an admission officer/college counselor and career Management and Supervisory experience SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Considerable knowledge of college admissions applications and scholarshipsConsiderable knowledge of career exploration resourcesConsiderable knowledge of The Classical Academy operations laws rules regulations policies and proceduresA balanced mixture of career and college experience a studentbeforeself attitude and a calm personality to work on timesensitive details and applications in a fastpaced environmentStrong organizational and interpersonal skillsComprehensive understanding of the career decisionmaking process and job placement strategies to effectively support students in achieving their career of career decisionmaking models and career development theoriesExcellent oral and written communication and presentation skillsStrong analytical writing skills and the ability to craft individualized letters of recommendation for each student on the counselors caseload filled with relevant extensive knowledge of colleges their academic programs admission policies and financial aid policies and proceduresHas awareness of issues and trends in college admission higher education testing and careers as well as a professional interest in keeping uptodate and maintaining membership in professional organizationsSkilled at gathering information and data analyzing data and preparing and delivering presentationsAbility to perform multiple tasks efficiently and possess strong planning and prioritizing skillsAbility to maintain confidentiallyProficiency in using CRM platforms virtual career tools and other technologies to enhance service organizational and problemresolution to communicate effectively verbally and in writingAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors coworkers administrators departments and the publicAbility to work independently problem solve and take initiativeProficient in Microsoft Access Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook Infinite Campus Prezi and Internetbased search enginesConsiderable knowledge of computer equipment and related software utilized within the DepartmentAbility to deal effectively with a variety of personalities and situations requiring tact judgment and poiseAbility to provide a warm and caring attitude toward students and staffMaintain strict confidentiality and professionalism with privileged informationSCOPE OF INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:Other departmentsEmployeesSupervisorsAdministratorsStudentsParentsCollege admissions officers administrators and other staffColleagues at the district and state levelPublicContacts are generally of a nature requiring disseminating and discussing routine information but may occasionally involve sensitive issues or ENVIRONMENT:Work is generally performed within a standard office environment but may include classrooms and other spaces on campusRequired to work normal business hours with occasional evenings and weekendsPHYSICAL DEMANDS:The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not demands require the employee to:Frequently use eye hand and finger coordination to enable the use of a computer other office equipment and writing utensilsSpend the majority of work hours sitting and occasionally standing walking or driving while performing job be involved in verbal and auditory interaction both interpersonally and through communication devicesOccasionally lift/carry burdens weighing up to 35 FUNCTIONS:The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not allinclusive:The staff member may be required to analyze communicate compare compile compute copy evaluate instruct negotiate synthesize reason and use interpersonal : 0.5 to 1.0 FTE:The Classical Academy offers competitive pay and a robust total compensation package including:MEDICAL INSURANCE: There are three options for Medical coverage including an HSA option; as well as access to OneMedical for eligible staff members who elect a TCA Medical plan. The Classical Academy (TCA) makes a monthly contribution toward your medical premiums as an INSURANCE: Dental insurance is offered through Delta Dental of Colorado. TCA makes a monthly contribution toward the premium for this benefitLIFE INSURANCE/LTD: Employeesare provided a $25000 group term life insurance through The Standard Life Insurance Company and offers Longterm Disability coverage as well. TCA pays the full cost of group term life insurance and longterm disability benefits. Accident and hospital indemnity plans are also available to employees through The Standard for an additional PLAN: Administered by Colorado PERA this is a tax deferred retirement account to which you contribute 11 of your monthly earnings. TCA contributes 20.9 to the PERA pension trust fund on your VISION INSURANCE: EyeMed is the voluntary vision program available to TCA PROGRAM: A voluntary wellness program though Orriant is offered in which employees are eligible to earn an incentive of up to $150 for participation AND achievement of wellness activity goalsRETIREMENT OPTIONS: Employees may elect to participate in deferred income for retirement purposes: PERA Plus 401(k) through EmpowerMEDICAL and DEPENDENT CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: This account allows employees to for unreimbursed medical expenses or dependent care expenses to be used within the plan year (July to June) on a taxexempt basis. This reduces your taxable OFF COMPENSATION: An employee with 0.5 to 1.0 FTE will receive Staff Leave and Personal Leave. For positions less than 1.0 FTE leave time will be prorated based on FTE. Our leave program is fully compliant with the Colorado Healthy Families Workplace ENROLLMENT STATUS: Children of staff members 0.4 FTE and above receive priority enrollment of their child/children at The Classical Professional Development OpportunitiesStaff Appreciation Meals and EventsConditions of Employment:Per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 the selected applicant shall be required to verify within 72 hours of employment her/his legal right to be employed in the United Classical Academy does not discriminate based on age race religion national origin disability gender or any other protected status in its educational programs and activities (including employment and application for employment).

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