High School Dual Enrollment Advisement and Guidance Specialist

Please apply here: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sfcollege/jobs/4057885/high-school-dual-enrollment-advisement-and-guidance-specialist?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Application Deadline:        Thursday, June 08, 2023
Salary & Benefits:        Salary is $50,897.00. Compensation package is comprised of many college paid benefits including health and life insurance, retirement, leave time, and tuition waivers for Santa Fe College and the University of Florida.
Classification:        Full-time, Technical/Professional, Pay Grade PT4, Exempt.
Location:    Northwest Campus, 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, Florida, 32606.

Overview:  Santa Fe College (SF) has been recognized as one of the top-rated community colleges in the United States.  Santa Fe College is a student-centered institution with a commitment to open access, academic excellence, and cultural and ethnic diversity.  Santa Fe College is a comprehensive public college that offers a range of Bachelor’s degrees, Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degree options, as well as Certificate and Non-Degree programs.  A high quality of life, temperate climate, proximity to the University of Florida, diverse cultural events, and plentiful recreational opportunities make SF and Gainesville an ideal community to work and live.  SF enrolls over 16,000 students each semester, retains and completes over 60% of students every academic year, while over 10% transfer into the University system.

Since 1974, the High School Dual Enrollment Program at Santa Fe College has served students from Alachua, Bradford and surrounding counties.  More than 1000 students take college courses annually that count towards both their high school diploma and their collegiate transcripts.  The department is responsible for helping to ensure the success of the Dual Enrollment students while they are participating in the program.  Our mission is to develop high school students into adults who will lead useful and productive lives. 
The High School Dual Enrollment Program is seeking a 12-month Advisement and Guidance Specialist to provide academic, career and personal counseling for high school juniors and seniors on Santa Fe College’s Northwest Campus.

Responsibilities and duties include:

•    Work directly with students to address their academic progress, career planning and personal goals.
•    Consult with teachers, administrators, parents and others to effectively respond to the academic, personal and social needs of the students.
•    Work collaboratively with the SF Academy of Science and Technology on guidance needs.
•    Coordinate the student’s academic progress and maintain accurate records, ensuring that the student remains on track to graduate from high school.
•    Actively participate on committees and special projects that provide service to the college and community.
•    Keep abreast of all Florida high school graduation and AA/AS/certification requirements.
•    Strictly honor the privacy, security and confidentiality of student records and other sensitive information according to appropriate state, federal and college regulations, policies and procedures.
•    Provide service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible and professional engagement.
•    Perform other duties as assigned.

Reports to: Executive Director of Secondary Programs

Qualifications 
Required:  A Master’s degree in counseling or a comparable field with recent experience in the field, as well as a minimum of two years of experience in the high school, college/university, or other setting where adolescents are the primary focus is required.  Must have experience in personal, academic and career counseling.  
Additional: A criminal background check will be conducted. 
Preferred:  Florida certification in School Counseling (grades K-12), extensive knowledge of high school graduation requirements, state secondary testing, Exceptional Student Education (ESE) accommodations, and college degree requirements are preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 
•    Highly motivated team-player with the ability to deliver a high level of interactive customer service. 
•    Develop and maintain collaborative relationships inside and outside of the College.
•    Ability to prioritize effectively, proactively solve problems, manage multiple projects simultaneously with high levels of accuracy and achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.
•    Superior written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, excellent listening skills, as well as strong organizational skills and proficient computer skills using the Microsoft Suite of Office Applications. 
•    Demonstrated experience in large group presentations, 
•    Documented leadership responsibilities and teamwork experience
•    Public speaking experience 
•    Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills are essential.
•    Must work well with students, faculty, and staff at all levels within a diverse, multi-cultural, collaborative environment.  

Application Process:  All applicants must submit a completed online SF Employment Application, a letter of intent, an up-to-date resume, as well as college transcripts to be considered for this position. The letter of intent must describe your interest in working as the High School Dual Enrollment Advisement and Guidance Specialist at Santa Fe College and explain the skills, strengths and experience you can bring to this position.  Unofficial transcripts are only accepted for review purposes, official transcripts are required prior to any offer of employment being made.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

Santa Fe College (SF) is committed to maintaining a work and educational environment that embraces diversity and where no member of the college community is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subject to discrimination in any college program or activity based on: their race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy status, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, political opinions or affiliations, or veteran status. This commitment applies to employees, volunteers, students, and, to the extent possible, to third parties, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, and the general public. http://www.sfcollege.edu/eaeo/

Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies or concerns about discrimination or harassment, including concerns about sexual harassment or sexual violence under Title IX, should be directed to: equity.officer@sfcollege.edu
Santa Fe College reserves the right to extend deadlines and/or not to offer advertised positions.
Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans.