Job Description

College and Career Advisor

Annual Duty Days: 190 Days

Terms of Employment: 10 Months

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Scale: AFSCME UB2 Grade 16

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Supports high school students in career and college readiness through advising, programming, and community partnerships. Coordinates work-based learning experiences, facilitates postsecondary planning, and assists with career development activities.

Essential Duties

• Coordinates college, technical school, and career exploration activities for grades 9–12.

• Implements the career advisory program using Xello or similar platforms in partnership with CCPS, the Workforce Development Board (WDB), and the College of Southern Maryland (CSM).

• Advises students individually and in groups on apprenticeships, postsecondary planning, and career pathways, including SAT, ACT, and Common App support.

• Proctors CTE Interest Surveys and provides information about 10th-grade CTE programs.

• Places and monitors students in internships, apprenticeships, and work-based learning programs.

• Analyzes career platform data and student interest inventories to guide advisement.

• Collaborates with school counselors, ELL, and SPED staff to support student planning.

• Teaches skills such as time management, study habits, interview preparation, professional writing, and digital literacy.

• Maintains student interaction through classroom sessions, office hours, and informal meetings.

• Establishes business and community partnerships to expand career experiences.

• Researches and assists with financial aid and scholarship opportunities.

• Facilitates collection of college acceptance, military enlistment, and financial award data.

• Coordinates and supports specialized programming for students not meeting CCR benchmarks.

• Leads planning and facilitation of the Senior Portfolio Interview and Senior Awards Night.

• Maintains accurate records of scholarship totals and postsecondary plans for graduation materials.

• Prepares and submits reports to CCPS, CSM, and WDB.

• Stays current with workforce and labor market trends to inform advising practices.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in human relations, social work, psychology, education, or a related field.
• Experience: Three (3) years of experience in a related field preferred.
• Other Requirements:

  • Valid Maryland Class C Driver’s License.

  • Ability to earn Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) certification within two years or other approved credential.

  • Availability for evening and weekend events related to financial aid and scholarships.

  • Proficiency in a language other than English preferred; Spanish desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of career counseling, apprenticeship programs, and community resources.

• Skill in student advisement, program coordination, and data analysis.

• Skill in Microsoft Office and platforms such as Xello.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

• Ability to communicate clearly with students, families, staff, and community stakeholders.

• Ability to build partnerships and support curriculum development related to college and career readiness.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Must be able to lift/move 10–50 pounds and perform light physical tasks.
• Requires travel between school buildings and community locations.
• Requires hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and visual acuity for computer-based work.
• Frequently required to sit, reach, speak, and hear in a standard office or school setting.

ADA Compliance

Charles County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer, ensuring ADA compliance and reasonable accommodations as needed.

Charles County Public Schools reserves the right to re-advertise and modify the content of vacancy announcements at any time; however, this may be the only notice for this position during the noted advertisement period.

The Charles County public school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its programs, activities or employment practices. For inquiries, please contact Kathy Kiessling, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (students) or Nikial M. Majors, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 coordinator (employees/ adults), at Charles County Public Schools, Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD 20646; 301-932-6610/301-870-3814. For special accommodations call 301-934-7230 or TDD 1-800-735-2258 two weeks prior to the event.

Revised: 04/15/2025