What are the responsibilities and job description for the College Guidance Specialist #XX-25 position at Newport-Mesa Unified School District?
THE VACANCY:
This position is Open and Promotional, meaning that all are welcome to apply and current employees in permanent positions are eligible to receive seniority credit and promotional placement. There is currently one vacancy at Costa Mesa High School.
Please apply online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nmusd.
Please apply online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nmusd.
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of complex and specialized activities pertaining to college guidance matters for students.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and preferably two years of college, including or supplemented by training or coursework in college counseling or a related field and two years of experience working with high school-age students, preferably in a closely related position.
THE EXAMINATION:
Exam Weight
Supplemental Questions - Qualifying
Written Examination - 50%
Qualifications Appraisal Interview - 50%
The supplemental questions to the application will be reviewed and rated for certification. These questions are required at the time of application and are qualifying.
An eligibility list will be established for successful candidates which will be used to fill open positions during the life of the list.
Given the current COVID-19-related closures of our offices and schools, examinations and interviewing will likely be done virtually using different online/internet platforms that required video recording or conferencing capabilities, as well as access to basic Microsoft Office Suite Software.
The written examination is tentatively scheduled for the week of October 5th. All who are successful with the written test will be invited to the oral exam(interview) which has been tentatively scheduled for the week of October 12th. You will be notified via email, as indicated on your application, regarding your ability to participate in the examination phase of this recruitment.
Applications will be reviewed for minimum requirements. However, Newport-Mesa Unified School District reserves the right to hold a competitive screening based on the number of applications and the needs of the District.
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Performs a variety of activities and functions of a responsible and specialized nature, including college planning preparation and development of college materials to assist in the application process.
Prepares and updates college resources, reference data, and other related materials.
Updates school web site with all college and high school requirements and issues and trains students on the use of CollegeView, or related software programs.
Updates school's College and Career Handbook and maintains and adds to college catalogues.
Writes articles for school PTA newsletter and for all grade levels pertaining to college matters.
Contacts college representatives and organizes all college visits to campus and serves as liaison with PTA for College Night.
Conducts small group college counseling meetings and organizes workshops for students in various areas pertaining to college information.
Meets with middle school parents to discuss academic preparation for high school as it relates to college admission.
Provides financial aid information.
Accesses summer academic opportunities.
Coordinates activities with current Career Center staff, college counselor and counseling staff.
Arranges speaker programs that enhance student educational opportunities.
Assists in Career Center budget planning and expenditure control and prepares requisitions for supplies and materials.
May prepare correspondence, memoranda and other communication materials for review and distribution.
May participate in in-service programs to acquaint instructional personnel with college centered activities and objectives.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Methods, procedures, techniques and strategies pertaining to the dissemination of college information and related activities
Principles, goals and objectives of a public education system
Policies, regulations and operational procedures regarding a Career Center
University of California and California State University systems
Financial aid policies, procedures and applications
Educational materials and equipment utilized in college guidance activities
English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and mathematical concepts
Computer applications and software, particularly those related to college and university programs.
ABILITY TO:
Effectively and efficiently deal with individual and small groups of students
Demonstrate a receptive, warm and understanding attitude towards high school students and to serve as a positive role model
Communicate effectively in oral and written form
Understand and carry out oral and written directions
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, students and the community.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment
Constant interruptions
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and standard office equipment.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone.
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
Seeing to read, post materials and observe student activities.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students.
Lifting light objects, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
November, 1999
Newport-Mesa Unified School District
November, 1999
Newport-Mesa Unified School District
Salary : $4,705 - $5,718
