rootED Advisor

rootEd ADVISOR

Position Summary

The rootEd Advisor is embedded in school districts to proactively help high school

students through each step of career exploration, postsecondary attainment and

workforce skills and credentialing. Performance will be evaluated by monthly

tracking of key metrics related to student and program performance. Partnering

with high school counselors, this position works with students in developing and

expanding pathways while supporting students to enroll in college (college fit

discussion, applications and orientation), to earn a workplace credential, to enlist in

the armed services, to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid

(FAFSA) and more.

Essential Job Duties

Meet one-on-one with each high school senior, multiple times per semester to

help each student develop and succeed in their student success plans.

Build relationships with all high school students through regular meetings to

help them with decisions related to postsecondary planning.

Monitor and document the progress of high school students related to key

performance data metrics.

Refine and expand pathways for all high school students that align with

coursework and activities that help achieve personal career goals, postsecondary

planning and individual pathway options.

Ensure that all seniors progress through each stage of the financial aid process,

from FAFSA completion through verification.

Understand and navigate high school students through each step of the college

application process, including housing applications, scholarship applications and

completing each step of college orientation.

Develop case-management strategies to increase postsecondary application,

FAFSA completion and career planning and attainment for partner district high

school students.

Connect high school students to needed internal and external resources to aid

their success and goal attainment.

Work closely with high school counselors to ensure a smooth transition to

postsecondary success for high school students.

Build relationships with local industries through regular meetings or career fair

events for students to explore local and regional opportunities.

Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.

Comply with district policies and procedures.

Perform other duties as assigned, including attending school-sponsored

functions, serving on committees and attending community events.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.

Exceptional relational skills with a variety of diverse people.

Experience in education, social work, counseling, case-management, advising, or

related experience.

Familiarity with career development, college placement testing, application

process, advising and financial aid processes.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Ability to plan and organize small events.

Proficiency with a variety of computer operations and the ability to learn and

adapt to new software and tracking tools.

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively via email, phone, video chat, text

messaging and public speaking.

Availability to travel to high school and community events as needed.

Ability to work well with others.

Proficiency in using information technology for professional productivity (such as

Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

(The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform

the essential functions of this job.)

Environment:

Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with frequent

interruptions and distractions. Requires extended periods of time viewing computer

monitor or standing; may require adjustment of schedule to include some evening

and/or weekends; may encounter occasional exposure to inclement weather during

travel.

Physical:

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in

an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to lift, carry, push

and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment

requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a

computer keyboard.