About us:

GEO Gary Middle College is part of a network of high-quality public charter schools that deliver the innovative GEO Academies model developed by the GEO Foundation. It joins the 21st Century Charter at Gary and GEO Next Generation Academy at Indianapolis in providing a high-quality learning experience to parents and students in Indiana. GEO Gary Middle College is a tuition-free, public charter school that serves students in grades 9-12. Our dedicated faculty is committed to providing an outstanding education for students daily as they transition from middle school to high school, college, and career.

REPORTS TO/TERM:

Principal and Superintendent

Full-time, 12-month position

The College and Career Guidance Counselor will organize, maintain, and operate a high school College & Career Center, provide various career information and materials, and communicate with students, faculty, parents, and community representatives concerning career and planning.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

A high school College and Career Counselor is required to perform the following duties.

• Provide career and college entrance information and assistance to students, teachers, parents, and counselors; coordinate day-to-day operations and schedule activities, programs, and speakers
• Prepare career education and instructional materials for use by teachers and students; assist students in locating and using college/career information as needed for research, assignments, and post-high school planning
• Train and support the implementation of College and Career planning software.
• Obtain, organize, file, and display guidance materials; catalog and prepare for use by students; maintain displays and bulletin boards
• Plan, organize, develop, and implement career events and publications; prepare letters, flyers, mailers, and other materials to publicize Career Center services, resources, and speaker programs
• Contact, schedule, and arrange guest speakers from the local business community, colleges, and military services to present information regarding specific occupations
• Schedule visitations by representatives from local colleges; organize, coordinate, and publicize career-related events and other opportunities for students to learn about higher education and vocational training and preparation
• Develop and maintain a current and comprehensive occupational library, including information on careers and career clusters, employment prospects and trends, and employment requirements and opportunities; obtain and circulate existing college catalogs
• Provide information concerning academic aptitude and achievement tests; assist students with applications and scheduling; distribute test results as appropriate. Assist students with Career Center materials and equipment
• Prepare and deliver an informational presentation as requested; orient students to Career Center resources and services
• Maintain a current inventory of Career Center equipment and materials; assist in determining purchase priorities.
• Plan and conduct Career Days, Career Month, Teen Job Fairs, or College Fairs
• Attend meetings, conferences, and seminars regarding career trends, college entrance, and financial aid
• Maintain open relationships with community resources, including business, industry, government, and community agencies

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required
• Guidance Counselor license preferred
• Experience maintaining and operating a high school Career Center
• As the Guidance Counselor, ensures students are on track and exposed to all career and college opportunities
• Knowledge about career planning and college entrance
• Develop and provide high school students with information and materials related to career/college opportunities
• Obtain, evaluate, and process occupational literature
• Operate modern office equipment and audio/visual equipment
• Work independently using practical public relations skills with little direction
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt a practical course of action
• Meet schedules and deadlines
• Work confidentially with discretion
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Read, interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Career Center/Counseling: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Guidance Counselor license (Preferred)

Work Location: In person