Career Counseling Program Career Advisor

Release Date:January 22 2026 Application Deadline:February 5 2026

Requisition 11926

Current benefited staff of SMCPS who submit a timely application and meet the minimum qualifications for the position shall be granted an interview and shall be considered to fill the vacancy prior to external applicants being considered. Questions regarding your application and/or candidacy should be directed to the Department of Human Resources.

Position:Career Counseling Program Advisor

Location: Chopticon High School

Salary:The salary for this position will be based on EASMC-ESP salary schedule for ten-month seven-hour employees Range 19. ($36892 - $55802)

Effective: February 2026

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Qualified applicantsincluding current employees of St. Marys County Public Schoolsmust complete a TalentEdonline addition to the online application any support documentation (copy of certification where applicable) must be scanned and uploaded to the TalentEd application. The online application and any support documentation must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications including information about the applicants background experience and professional qualifications. Failure to submit all required documentation will result in your application being considered applications will not be forwarded to the selection committee for online applications must be completed no later thanFebruary 5 2026.Following a screening of credentials interviews will be scheduled. Please contact the Department of Human Resources with questions. ext. 32187)

NATURE OF WORK:

The Career Counseling Program Advisor will provide career advising services in the middle and high school career counseling program. This includes coordinating supporting and implementing programming that provides career and college exploration for students in Grades 6-12.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers students and community members
• Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks
• Ability to report to work daily and on time
• Ability to organize supervise coordinate and establish priorities of tasks to be completed
• Ability to work independently in the absence of detailed instructions and to follow complex oral and/or written instructions
• Ability to communicate courteously and tactfully with staff students parents and the community in a timely manner
• Ability to walk distances during tours field trips employment college fairs etc.
• Possess excellent time management skills and the ability to take initiative and make decisions within assigned responsibilities in a challenging fast-paced professional environment and be flexible in work responsibilities and hours
• Possess knowledge of the programs policies and procedures of the St. Marys County Public School System
• Possess knowledge of community resources

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates and collaborates with the School Counselors Career Counseling Program Coordinator and College and Career Liaisons in career development activities/programs
• Assists in the implementation of the SMCPS college and career development Scope and Sequence via the district-supported college and career platform
• Advises students on apprenticeship and career pathways that lead to industry-recognized credentials education occupational training and work experience
• Accesses analyzes and synthesizes information generated by students via the college and career platform(s) approved by the school system Department of Technology Infrastructure
• Collaborates with School Counselors and College and Career Liaisons to support student post-secondary education and career interests
• Collaborates with the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland staff and the College of Southern Maryland career and advising staff to create career programs source employers and create opportunities for exploration in work and academic options
• Participates in Professional Development opportunities including training toward career-related credentialing
• Teaches a variety of skills to students individually and in small groups (technology skills study skills digital and time management skills) to promote student success with online courses professional communication writing skills etc.
• Provides instruction to students in classrooms with specific attention to career and self-awareness career exploration and identification and career preparation and planning
• Establishes and facilitates connections with industry leaders to foster apprenticeships
• Elicits student and parent feedback regarding career experiences for data analysis and program recommendations
• Assists in the coordination of programs for students who have not met College and Career Readiness by the end of tenth grade
• Compiles and analyzes data
• Performs other related and non-related job duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High School degree or GED
• Associate degree or three (3) years of related experience
• Must complete the Global Career Development Facilitator certification within the first year of employment

Preferred:

• Bachelors Degree
• Experience in youth development
• Proficiency in a language other than English Spanish preferred

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Full-time ten-month position.

SALARY GRADE RANGE: The salary for this position will be based on EASMC-ESP salary schedule for ten-month seven-hour employees Range 19.

BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY: EASMC-ESP

Updated 07.2024 05.2025

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority