Denver Christian School
Part-Time College/Career Counselor
Overall Objective: Create a world-class CC counseling program at Denver Christian School that includes college/career guidance and “calling preparatio
College/Career Counseling Responsibilities
Ongoing Responsibilities
- Provide college and career counseling to students; meet with parents upon request to guide in college/career planning.
- Meet with parents/students of each grade (whole group) to discuss grade specific steps for college/career planning.
- Lead a college night for high school students (and parents)
- Work with a team to host a College Fair (Youth4Christ or NACCAP).
- Develop/maintain a College/Career Planning Guide (digital and/or hard copy) for each grade.
- Develop/maintain a College/Career website with resources for parents/students including links to the following information:
- College Financial Aid (FAFSA)
- Test Preparation ACT/SAT/CLT
- College Acceptance List
- Scholarships
- Handle mail from colleges, scholarships, and other organizations and distribute/promote as appropriate.
- Maintain an active bulletin board to display college/career information for students.
- Write recommendation letters as requested from students.
- Provide a monthly email to junior/senior parents about scholarships/college/career information, summer programs, etc.
- Arrange college rep visits over lunch, virtual visits, and VR experiences.
- Serve as the liaison between the armed forces and the high school students.
- Support Career Academies
- Assist with student internships.
- Connect with lead teachers in academies.
- Oversee the SCOIR online platform, providing monthly touchpoints for students during advisory or office hours.
- Attend a College/Career Counselors conference each year (NACCAP or ??).
- Register and administer the high school standardized testing program:
- 9th - ACT Tessera
- 10th - CLT10; PACT
- 11th - PSAT/NMSQT, ACT, SAT
- 12th - AP and ACT, SAT, CLT
- Organize/lead a career fair yearly (in conjunction with ms).
- Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
Bachelor's required,
Master's in college/career counseling preferred.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's required,
Master's in college/career counseling preferred.