Essential Functions
Travel to assigned high schools and collaborate and coordinate with the high school counseling team to
advise students in college and career planning and support academic success and career exploration. Connect students and families with
community and higher education resources to support success in school and facilitate planning for post-secondary education. Responsible for
proactive communication and follow-up with students and high school staff. Utilize and track data on student outcomes for targeted groups of
students.
Advise students in all phases of academic and career planning, including program and course information, scheduling,
registration, transfer requirements, articulations with other educational institutions and graduation requirements. Advise, coordinate and
refer students with specific learning needs regarding the identification and utilization of support services to assist in student success.
May also assist with educational achievement plans.
Conduct recruitment, orientation and retention activities for high school and
first year college students, visit high schools and business/industry, attend college fairs, schedule and conduct campus tours, and serve as
a resource in the development of promotional materials to recruit and retain students.
Teach College Experience courses, Freshman
Seminars and direct workshops for students. Assist with summer programs, college orientation sessions, and other recruitment or enrollment
events.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree.
- Two years of
experience in counseling, advising, recruitment, promotions, admissions or related experience in a secondary and/or postsecondary
educational setting. (Master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Counseling, - Academic Advising, or related field can
substitute for one year of experience). - Knowledge of current college educational and student services procedures and
practices. - Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to prepare and deliver public presentations.
- Ability
to plan, organize and manage time. - Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide
variety of individuals coming from varied backgrounds. - Knowledge of current software applications.
- Must be willing to work a
flexible work schedule.
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education,
Counseling, Academic Advising, or related field - Experience and commitment to working with student populations including those with
limited access to resources, those who are first in their families to attend college, or historically underrepresented. - Experience
working with community colleges. - Experience working with high school populations and/or working in high schools.
- Ability to
speak a language in addition to English.
Special Instructions to Applicants
This Vacancy
Requires:
- A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment
history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and or "See Resume" will not be accepted. - Attachment
of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant's name and degrees conferred. Scans,
photos, or unofficial copies are acceptable. Official transcripts will be collected upon hire (if applicable).
Must be legally
eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the
application process should notify Human Resources at (515) 964-6479 or by email jobs@dmacc.edu.
*The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications and
for salary placement of finalist(s). Please include all relevant work experience.
