"Advisement and Guidance Specialist"

Compensation

$51,497.00 Annual

Job Description Summary

The application deadline for this position is 11:59pm EST on March 27, 2026.

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 Colleges Northwest Campus.

Job Description

Responsibilities and Duties Include:

• Works directly with students to address their academic progress, career planning and personal goals.
• Consults with teachers, administrators, parents and others to effectively respond to the academic, personal and social needs of the students.
• Works collaboratively with the SF Academy of Science and Technology on guidance needs.
• Coordinates the students academic progress and maintains accurate records, ensuring that the student remains on track to graduate from high school.
• Stays abreast of all Florida high school graduation and AA/AS/certification requirements.
• Provides service to the college through participation in events, committees, and other college activities.
• Complies with all published College Rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws/regulations governing public employees, including but not limited to those related to document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.
• Strictly honors the privacy, security, and confidentiality of records and other sensitive information according to appropriate state, federal, and college regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Reports to: Executive Director of Secondary Programs

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

A Masters degree in counseling or a comparable field with recent experience in the field, as well as a minimum of two (2) years of experience in the high school, college/university, or similar setting where adolescents are the primary focus. Experience must include personal, academic and/or career counseling.

Additional Requirements:

A criminal background check will be conducted.

Preferred:

Florida certification in School Counseling (grades K-12), as well as extensive knowledge of high school graduation requirements, state secondary testing, Exceptional Student Education (ESE) accommodations, and college degree requirements are preferred.

General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.
• Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive, able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment.
• Analytical Aptitude & Problem Solving - able to analyze information, problems, situations, practices and/or procedures, collect and interpret data, reason logically, establish facts, identify and define existing and potential issues, recognize the interrelationships among elements, draw valid conclusions, develop recommendations, as well as alternative courses of action, select appropriate course, follow up, and evaluate.
• Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.
• Critical Thinking & Judgement - able to make well-reasoned, sensible, and timely decisions based on careful, objective review and informed analysis of available information, considerations, and other factors.
• Customer Service – ability to respond promptly and courteously to all questions from students and faculty, demonstrating patience and persistence when helping students with little or no computer skills.
• Ethics – able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions.
• Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.
• Problem Solving – proven skills in identifying issues, determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and following through with implementing resolutions.
• Relationship Management – able to personally provide high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.
• Results Orientation – proven ability to set and exceed established targets.
• Systems & Software - proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.
• Detail Oriented - Proven accuracy and attention to detail.
• Multi-task - Ability to expeditiously organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to swiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action, and apply the appropriate response.

Application Process:

All applicants must submit a completed online SF employment application, an up-to-date resume, letter of intent, and unofficial college transcripts to be considered for 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.

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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.