Postsecondary Advisor – D6

Location: Greeley-Evans School District 6 (on-site Jefferson High School Greeley-Evans Alternative Program and Northridge High School

Position Term: August 2025 May 2026

Who We Are

Zero Dropouts exists to deliver innovative student development opportunities in a way that invites school districts communities and students to co-create unique solutions that recognize foster and unleash students unrealized potential so that their lives are transformed as they thrive in their education and work.

What We Believe

We Believe Mysteries are Opportunities. We are inspired to solve the deeply complex mysteries that face our world. Our innovative approach drives us to uncover hidden truths and create tailored solutions that address the unique challenges of our clients and communities.

We Believe in Anti-Deficit Ideology. Anti-deficit ideology is an approach that focuses on recognizing and valuing the strengths abilities and potential of individuals and communities rather than highlighting their shortcomings or deficiencies.

We Believe in a Sociocultural Model for Learning. Students develop knowledge and skills through an active learning process that encourages interactions with teachers peers and their communities. Educators meet students where they are in their learning journeys centering student experiences and identities in the process to foster both independent learning and collaboration.

We Believe in a Power With Approach to Relationships. We use a power with approach that emphasizes collaboration mutual support and collective empowerment in our relationships with youth partners and each other. Instead of hierarchical or competitive dynamics it focuses on sharing power fostering partnerships and working together to achieve common goals

We Believe Organizations are Living Systems. Organizations are not complicated machines and shouldnt be managed like they are. Organizations are living systems capable of maintaining themselves within boundaries of identity where emergence and resilience are recurring outcomes of their underlying health.

Position Overview

The Postsecondary Advisor for Greeley-Evans District 6 will serve as a relational connector coach and advocatepartnering with students to explore prepare for and transition into postsecondary pathways that align with their strengths interests and real-life goals. This role is designed to provide intensive individualized advising and community-based exposure to future opportunities at Jefferson High School Greeley- Evans Alternative Program and Northridge High School.

This is a grant-funded one-year position for the 202526 school year through the Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI). The Postsecondary Advisor will work as part of an interdisciplinary team within the Greeley-Evans School District 6 (D6)Jefferson High School Greeley- Evans Alternative Program and Northridge High School.

Who Were Looking For

Were looking for someone who believes every studentregardless of their path to graduationdeserves support belief and access to meaningful postsecondary opportunities. We need a creative connector who can help students make sense of what comes next provide the tools to get there and walk alongside them through every step. If youre energized by possibility driven by relationships and organized in your follow-through this may be the role for you.

Who You Are

You are a mission-driven educator advisor or youth development professional with a deep belief in students potential and a commitment to walking alongside them as they navigate real-world barriers and aspirations. You understand that postsecondary planning is not just a checklistits a process of discovery empowerment and self-determination.

Youre organized and proactive with a talent for helping students connect their learning to their future. You know how to build relationships rooted in trust and mutual respect and are comfortable partnering across schools families and community organizations. You see the strengths in every student and create space for them to see those strengths in themselves.

Key Responsibilities

Student Support and Transition Advising

• Provide individualized advising to a caseload of approximately 50-70 students across sites
• Co-create postsecondary transition plans with each student including short-term and long-term goals.
• Support students in completing FAFSA/CASFA college and training applications scholarships and enrollment tasks.
• Facilitate group advising sessions and workshops that build durable mindsets knowledge of options and next-step readiness.
• Help students address potential barriers to transition such as documentation transportation or understanding institutional processes.
  

Engagement and Persistence

• Build strong consistent relationships with students as a foundation for trust motivation and accountability.
• Track student progress toward transition milestones using shared systems (e.g. enrollment steps financial aid orientation).
• Collaborate with the counseling team to integrate postsecondary planning into the academic and community-based experience.
• Identify and refer students to internal and external wraparound services when needed.
  

Partnership and Exposure

• Coordinate exposure opportunities including college visits employer panels guest speakers and career exploration activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with local colleges workforce development agencies apprenticeship programs and training providers.
• Work with district and community partners to streamline student access to programs resources and next-step support.
  

Data and Grant Reporting

• Maintain accurate up-to-date student records in accordance with COSI and internal documentation requirements.
• Collect and report student outcome data including enrollment persistence and completion indicators.
• Participate in COSI Community Partner meetings trainings and evaluations as required.
• Contribute to grant reporting processes and continuous improvement efforts in collaboration with Zero Dropouts and district partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree
• Demonstrated experience advising or mentoring high school-aged youth in educational or community settings.
• Understanding of college and career pathways including admissions financial aid and credentialing systems.
• Strong communication organizational and relational skills.
• Ability to develop rapport and foster trust with students and families with diverse identities and life experiences.
• Experience working with adolescents in a teaching advising mentoring or advocacy role
• Familiarity with Greeley-Evans community and regional postsecondary resources (preferred).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred).
• Reliable transportation is required; mileage for approved travel is reimbursable.

WORK SCHEDULE - This is a full-time in-person grant-funded position through June 2026 and is not guaranteed for renewal. Some evening or weekend hours may be required to support events or student availability.

SALARY - This is an exempt position with a salary range of $ based upon qualifications knowledge and relevant experience

BENEFITS - Company 401k plan with Employer Contribution Match Medical Dental & Vision Coverage Paid Time Off (Sick Time Holidays Flexible Vacation). This position is not PERA eligible.

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