• Job Description

  Req#: 5304267

  JOB DESCRIPTION
  Job Title College & Career Advisor	Evaluation Type Paraprofessional	Department Assigned Campus
  Pay Grade P6	FLSA Non-Exempt	Date Revised May 2025	Supervisor Principal

  BASIC FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITY: Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Career Center.

  QUALIFICATIONS:

  Education/Certification:

  • High school diploma or GED

  Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Working knowledge of computer operations
  • Proficient skills in typing, word processing, and file maintenance
  • Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Basic math skills
  • Awareness and ability to access resources

  Experience:

  • Three to four (3-4) years of related work experience, preferably in a public education environment

  CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.

  Student Support:

  • Meet and assist persons coming into and calling the Career Center.
  • Order and maintain supplies and equipment for the Career Center.
  • Assist students with scholarship information, college applications, financial aid, NCAA information, Early College enrollment, and other career-related information.
  • Help students to complete online college, FAFSA, and scholarship applications.
  • Conduct an online career inventory for every eighth grade student and all interested high school students on a yearly basis.
  • Inform students, staff, and parents about the career center resources through print, e-mail, and the district website.
  • Assist with the annual BISD Career Fair and schedule college visitations.
  • Assist in locating college and career resources.
  • Order and maintain current career and college information in the Career Center.
  • Attend career interest meetings with ACC and other Austin organizations.
  • Prepare materials and schedule outside speakers for advisory clusters.
  • Maintain all pertinent records for the career center.
  • Work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, so that the Career Center is open and available for students and parents.
  • Ensure confidentiality at all times.
  • Keep informed of and comply with all state and district policies and regulations
  • concerning primary job functions.
  • Articulate the district’s mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
  • Project a positive image to the school and the community.

  SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None

  MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

  • Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; [P.E. teachers: automated external defibrillator (AED)]
  • Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
  • Motion: Frequent walking
  • Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment up to 50 pounds
  • Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise
  • Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

• About the company

  Serving the students of Bastrop, Cedar Creek, Red Rock, Rockne and Paige.

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