Advisor, Program

Summary:
The Program Advisor is responsible for career information collection and dissemination occupational assessment and guidance and career pathways program support services.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS: All district employees must:

Demonstrate regular and predictable attention to the work.

Support the districts vision mission goals and Strategic Plan.

Engage in civility respect and professionalism.

Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Responsibilities:
Provides career pathways information to current and potential students.

Fosters partnerships with community groups government agencies and businesses.

Communicates school district career pathways and opportunities internally and externally.

Identifies and coordinates school and community resources necessary for student recruitment retention and follow-up.

Recruits students for postsecondary career and technical education programs and higher education.

Participates in job fairs and expositions school visitations workforce events and other job-related activities.

Provides information regarding occupations skill sets job availability average salary industry certifications and other job-specifications.

Provides occupational assessment and career guidance to increase student success.

Provides support services to increase student retention and educational program completion.

Acts as liaison to other schools and district offices as well as government agencies to secure needed services for students. These may include student requests for financial aid/scholarships/sponsorships job search/placement assistance psychological services and family support services among others.

Verifies program admissions prerequisites and requirements such as payment of tuition and fees fingerprinting health screenings or other requirements specific to the program.

Provides student follow-up services.

Performs any other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.

Other information:
Communications: Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision. Displays understanding of how job relates to others. Uses resources effectively.

Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in decision making process. Makes timely decisions.

Project Management: Develops project plans coordinates projects. Communicates changes and progress. Completes projects on time and on budget. Manages project team activities.

Planning & Organization: Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Plans for additional resources. Integrates changes smoothly. Sets goals and objectives. Works in an organized manner.


NOTE: School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race color gender religion national origin marital status sexual orientation gender preference political beliefs social/family background disability or age.

The district accords preference in selection retention and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.


Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible experience in counseling social work or classroom teaching.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: Florida Professional Educator Certificate.

Language Skills: Reads analyzes and interprets all kinds of documents. Responds to inquiries or complaints from employees regulatory agencies or community. Writes speeches and effectively presents to managers the public and school board.

Mathematical Skills: Works with math concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry. Applies concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: Solves practical problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interprets a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.

Computer Skills: Knowledge of relevant and current computer software programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical Activities: Standing walking sitting handling keyboarding talking and hearing.

Lifting Demands: Up to 10 pounds.

Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.

Environmental Conditions: Noise Intensity: 3 moderate.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: This position requires traveling to various school sites work locations and/or community organizations throughout the district.