Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 11:00 - 8:00 p.m. / Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
40 hours per week / 46 Weeks

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Michigan Secondary Teaching Certificate. K-12 Counseling Endorsement preferred.
• Knowledge of Michigan Merit Curriculum Graduation requirements.
• Academic advising experience.
• Experience assessing, issuing, and evaluating secondary credits.
• An interest/experience in working with adult students.

• Provide academic counseling to current and prospective students.
• Evaluate transfer transcripts from other academic institutions including foreign issued for equivalencies and application to goal.
• Monitor academic progress of student; analyze progress reports from instructors; determine eligibility and satisfactory progress toward goal; refer students to appropriate resources for assistance.
• Actively engage with and build rapport with students, creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere that promotes student success and well-being.
• Maintenance of student records, coordination, preparation, and maintenance of credit evaluations.
• Assist students in establishing realistic and attainable academic and career goals.
• Recommend students for graduation.
• Learn and follow district, state, and federal guidelines for graduation and grants.
• Identify options for students to satisfy degree requirements; evaluate and make recommendations for student classes and program plan.
• Facilitate student exploration and preparation for diverse post-secondary pathways, including college, trade school, and direct entry into the workforce. This includes providing resources on career opportunities, application processes, and financial aid.
• Work with College and Career Readiness Standards.
• Other duties as assigned.
  NONDISCRIMINATION: It is the policy of the Utica Community Schools that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status, or handicap shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination by this educational agency. Any person suspecting a discriminatory practice should contact the Human Resources Department at 11303 Greendale, Sterling Heights, MI 48312, or call (586) 797-1130