Summary:

• Chippewa Valley High School
• 600 hours for the 2024-2025 school year
• Non-Affilated position

 
 
Qualifications:

• Completion of associates degree, preferred
• 1-3 years of related experience with similar program objectives, student development, or high school academic advising preferred
• A combination of college education with related experience utilizing comparable knowledge and skills
• Career Development Facilitator (CDF) certification or experience providing career development information to students, preferred
• Ability to work within a flexible schedule to provide support services for diverse populations

 
Responsibilities:

• Under general supervision plans, designs, and directs a comprehensive student success program to promote student success and retention
• Ability to identify and retain eligible students to receive program services.
• Work to develop valuable programs and support services to reduce participant dropout rates.
• Guide program students in their participation in school and community activities.
• Implement effective strategies for Student Success Program participants to promote achievement.
• Meet with eligible students to develop educational and career development plans.
• Plan and coordinate meaningful opportunities to further career exploration, work readiness skills, and financial literacy. 
• Assist program students with successful transition to post-secondary education/training and employment.
• Provide eligible students with up-to-date information on college admissions process.
• Direct students to accessibility of fee waivers for college applications, SAT/ACT. AP exams and scholarship opportunities.
• Effectively assist and guide senior participants through the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) process.
• Notify and inform program students of eligibility and criteria of State scholarship programs including: TIP (Tuition Incentive Program), MCS (Michigan Competitive Scholarship), Fostering Futures and other available State scholarships.  
• Assist students and their families by effectively connecting them to appropriate community resources to overcome barriers.
• Support counseling team with student completion of Xello for college and career readiness.
• Perform other related work as required.