What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advisor, High School, PACE Programs position at Salt Lake Community College?
This is an on-campus/in-person position. Under general supervision, the PACE Programs High School Advisor at East High School will coordinate asset-based, student-centered programming to support a cohort of 120 to 150 first-generation and low-income students to graduate from high school and transition into college. Critical responsibilities for this position include (1) developing and implementing outreach and recruitment strategies for prospective students (ninth graders), (2) case management of the students, including individualized mentoring and support, (3) designing and delivering programming to ensure students gain access to critical high school, college, and career success knowledge and skills, and (4) leveraging data and reporting tools (i.e., StudentAccess software technology) to identify, track and document challenges students are facing in their academic journey and collaborate with others to mitigate these challenges.
As a member of the PACE Programs team, the High School Advisor will benefit from being part of a caring team environment of more than 13 people, including professional staff and student leaders. PACE anticipates hiring a dedicated and energetic professional to help expand our team and continue to provide high-touch support for PACE Program students.
Case Management:
- Manage a caseload of 120 to 150 high school students.
- Work with students one-on-one to establish college, career, and personal goals and drive connections with relevant resources.
- Provide individualized support to students who may be experiencing difficulty adjusting to the culture and norms of high school or those facing barriers impacting their success, progress, and completion.
- Employ listening and advising practices to assist students in accessing high school, college, and community resources and support their goals.
- Support students with college and scholarship applications, FAFSA, mentoring, involvement opportunities, stress management, internships, time management, research opportunities, scholarships, participation in high-impact practices, and other educational processes.
- Advocate on behalf of students experiencing hardship and find ways to connect them to opportunities and resources designed to enhance their academic experience.
Programming:
- Develop and implement student success programs for PACE students, including workshops (e.g., study and life skills, ACT and SAT preparation, school-life balance, first-generation college student navigation and success, major and career exploration, among others) and campus tours.
- Connect students with SLCC divisions and schools, student-led organizations, and community partners to foster their right to belong at SLCC.
- Learn about student interests to provide adequate incentives for program participation.
- Participate in key events for 12th grade students, including SLCC Days, UCAW, FAFSA nights, and graduation celebrations.
Outreach & Recruitment:
- Develop and sustain partnerships with feeder junior high and middle schools and key community stakeholders to promote and invite prospective students to apply to PACE Program.
- Participate in key recruitment events, including junior high, middle school, and high school registrations, career days, parent-teacher conferences, local libraries, and community events.
- Develop and sustain relationships with assigned high school administrators, counselors, teachers, and community partners to recruit new students and support them once they join PACE.
Data & Reporting:
- Document student interactions in StudentAccess (PACE Programs student information system) (e.g., one-on-one meetings, program participation, email and text message communication).
- Utilize student data (e.g., grades, school attendance, case management notes) to track students’ progress and prioritize at-risk students.
- Create and upload student success plans to Student Access and monitor students’ progress through these plans.
- Track raised flags/codes, referrals, and success plans using StudentAccess and work with high school and college personnel to ensure students are being supported to succeed in high school and beyond.
- Assist in reporting as necessary (e.g., run school-level reports to document progress, demographic data, etc.).
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree, with emphasis in education, psychology, counseling, or related field.
- One (1) year of full-time direct, paid, professional experience.
OR
- Associate’s degree, with emphasis in education, psychology, counseling or related field.
- Three (3) years of full time direct, paid, professional experience.
Trade off 1:1 in experience/education requirement.
Part time experience can be considered on prorated basis.
Reliable transportation and/or valid driver’s license is required to travel to multiple schools and program activity sites.
Occasional work at different locations on and off-campus locations within Salt Lake County is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Part time experience can be considered on prorated basis.
Reliable transportation and/or valid driver’s license is required to travel to multiple schools and program activity sites.
Occasional work at different locations on and off-campus locations within Salt Lake County is required.
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- Experience working in a K-12 or higher education environment, particularly in public schools or two-year colleges, respectively.
- Experience teaching and/or counseling in a Title I junior or high school setting.
- Direct experience in PowerSchool and Focus.
- Bilingual or multilingual ability.
The PACE Program High School Advisor must:
- Motivate, encourage, mentor, and teach students how to navigate and graduate high school, pursue higher education, and access the six-semester PACE Program scholarship to Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) to successfully transfer or gain meaningful employment.
- Create and advocate for a welcoming environment for students and their families at East High School.
- Demonstrate initiative, creativity, teamwork, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
- Employ excellent community skills, including active listening and responding skills.
- Feel comfortable using technology.
- Be dependable, have excellent organizational skills, and pay close attention to details.
- Participate in ongoing professional development sessions.
Candidate should possess the ability to:
- Communicate effectively (in writing and verbally) with a wide range of individuals.
- Provide excellent customer service and one-on-one consultations with students.
- Case manages 120 to 150 students providing care and support toward academic, social, and life skills development.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop programming for student success, college access, and career exploration.
- Maintain and update student files, including recording all interactions with students in the StudentAccess case management database.
- Work collaboratively with other PACE staff and our campus partners.
- Assess the needs of students and create interventions or services to meet these needs.
- Organize, process, and disseminate significant amounts of information accurately and when relevant to students.
- Learn the requirements for high school graduation and college access (e.g., admissions, orientation, registration, financial aid, placement, and academic advising).
- Work well under pressure and function independently with integrity under general supervision.
- Utilize basic computer operating systems (e.g., Microsoft Office Word, Publisher, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and PACE Program student information system (i.e., Student Access).
- Train, coach, and supervise the work of peer mentors.
- Prioritize assignments, plan, and carry projects to completion.
- Learn quickly, work well under pressure, and work ethically with confidential information.
- Advocate for all students, prioritizing students who may be at risk of leaving high school.
- Assist in planning and facilitating academic recovery programming and coaching for students.
- Evaluate student success interventions and create reports and establish recommendations.
- Work a flexible schedule which may include mornings, evenings, and weekends.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
- Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.
Please attach resume and cover letter.
Full consideration will be given to applicants who apply on or before the priority review date indicated above.
Full consideration will be given to applicants who apply on or before the priority review date indicated above.
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Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college with the most diverse student body in the state. We proudly educate 45,000 students pursuing degrees in 100 programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 11 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.
Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new and diverse perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation come about when diverse voices can speak and collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving diverse students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.
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Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new and diverse perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation come about when diverse voices can speak and collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving diverse students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.
Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.
This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.
SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.
This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.
