College Outreach Coordinator

Position Title: College Outreach Coordinator

Classification: RSSSA; 12-month

Reports To: Supervisor of College and Career Readiness

Position Goal: The College Outreach Coordinator connects with students to provide them with information, resources, and assistance to make informed decisions about their post-secondary education. This role requires a strong understanding of higher education, excellent interpersonal skills, and a passion for helping students achieve their academic and career goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in the area of education, counseling, or a related field. Masters Degree preferred
• Five years experience in a college admission office or at a school with a strong college counseling program preferred
  
  

Prerequisite Skills

• Strong knowledge of entrance requirements and retention programs at post-secondary institutions.
• Knowledge of and ability to learn and implement college and career software.
• Strong knowledge of career pathways.
• Ability to work with all types of students.
• Ability to develop working, collaborative relationships with post-secondary representatives.
• Experience and expertise in office technologies, such as Google and Microsoft applications.
• Broad computer/data entry skills evidencing ability to learn new technology quickly, as well as superior quality, quantity, and accuracy in work product.
• Ability to multi-task and manage several projects at one time.
• Skilled at creating databases.
• Ability to plan and implement workshops and engagement events for students, families and community.
• Ability to communicate appropriately using a variety of platforms.
  
  

Essential Functions: The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties:

• Establish relationships and maintain a contact list with representatives from post-secondary institutions.
• Create a database to include all graduating seniors and acceptance into post-secondary institutions.
• Provide one-on-one counseling to students who intend to pursue post secondary education, assisting them in exploring and understanding various college and career options.
• Serve as a point of contact for Reading High School (RHS) graduates who require support navigating post secondary education beyond graduation, if necessary.
• Serve as liaison between RHS counseling office, RHS College and Career Center, and post secondary institutions.
• Assist Career Center staff with the creation and maintenance of reports related to post-secondary placement, acceptance rates, and scholarship awards including collection of evidence towards Act 158 graduation requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of student contact information, as well as matriculation in their post secondary programs, tracking progress and outcomes to the extent possible.
• Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, admissions representatives and community organizations to promote post-secondary awareness and readiness.
• Establish and maintain relationships with admissions representatives to stay informed about admission requirements and processes.
• Prepare reports as requested by administration
• Assist with the organization and implementation of informational sessions, workshops, and presentations on post-secondary admissions, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities.
• Assist with the facilitation of college fairs and campus visits to expose students to a diverse range of educational institutions.
• Assist students in the post-secondary application process, including researching and recommending suitable post-secondary institutions, preparing application materials, and navigating online application systems.
• Provide guidance on writing personal statements, resumes, and other application components.
• Educate students and families on financial aid options, scholarship opportunities, and the application process for grants and loans.
• Assist students in completing financial aid forms and understanding the cost of attending post-secondary education.
• Establish and maintain membership and participation in professional organizations connected to the admissions process.
• Performs other duties as assigned by administration.
  
  

Terms Of Employment: Full-time (12-month) position. Salary and benefits consistent with the District’s approved Compensation and Benefits Plan.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the school district administrator designated as immediate supervisor of the position, of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Reading School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.