College and Career Advisor 2026-2027

Position SummaryThe College and Career Advisor at The Maritime Academy of Toledo (TMAT) supports students in planning for life after high school through individualized advising career exploration and postsecondary readiness programming. This role helps students connect academic experiences to college pathways skilled trades military options maritime careers and workforce credentials ensuring every student graduates with a clear and achievable & ResponsibilitiesProvide individual and small-group advising focused on graduation planning postsecondary pathways and career students with college applications FAFSA completion scholarships career credential programs and workforce student progress toward graduation requirements credit completion and career pathway college visits career exploration activities job shadowing internships and industry partnerships including maritime-related students in developing academic plans career goals and postsecondary transition with teachers leadership and support staff to align advising efforts with school improvement goals and student success families in postsecondary planning through workshops communication and individualized accurate records of student advising activities postsecondary outcomes and required reporting basic mental health awareness and referral practices to ensure students receive appropriate support when barriers to success senior activities coursework and graduation plans Desired Qualifications RequiredBachelors degree in School Counseling Education Psychology Social Work or a related knowledge of college and career readiness frameworks graduation requirements and postsecondary planning providing student advising counseling mentoring or workforce development support in a school or community of credit recovery transcript review and college entrance processes (ACT SAT FAFSA scholarships credential programs).Ability to work effectively with diverse learners including students facing academic social-emotional or economic communication collaboration and organizational to TMATs mission of career-connected learning maritime pathways and equitable student degree in School Counseling Career Counseling Education or related in college access programming career technical education (CTE) or workforce of financial aid systems scholarship processes and career credential organizing career fairs college visits or internship with student data tracking systems related to graduation and postsecondary in trauma-informed practices or student wellness DemandsPrimarily a school office and classroom-based role requiring extended periods of sitting standing and computer movement throughout the building for meetings classroom presentations and student evening or weekend events for family engagement college nights or career to travel locally for college visits career events or partner interaction with students families and staff requiring strong interpersonal communication Maritime Academy of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to email your resume and cover letter to Principal Jacob Lofton at with Employment in the subject line.

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