College and Career Advisor - College Pathways

- Position Type:
Secondary Support Staff/Academic Advisor - Date Posted:
10/26/2026 - Location:
College Pathways - Date Available:
11/16/2026 - Closing Date:
11/06/2026 - Responsible for ensuring College Pathways students meet high school graduation requirements by providing individualized advising to meet student goals and post-secondary plans
- Provide ongoing guidance focused on graduation requirements, credit recovery, college planning, course selection, career planning, scholarships, testing and related topics
- Maintain accurate and detailed written and electronic records to support the various functions of the College Advising team
- Collaborate with staff, parents, students, college admission staff and other available resources to support student's post-secondary plans
- Clearly communicate District and/or state requirements and/or changes and their impact on CP students and staff for both current and prospective CP students
- Audit senior records in support of graduation requirements
- Coordinate with TCA Registrar to maintain college courses and grades on high school transcripts so courses, grades, weights, and credits are accurately entered into Infinite Campus for all current students
- Coordinate with TCA Registrar to review new students' previous high school courses, grades, and credits for out-of-district schools and accredited homeschool courses to determine appropriate credit categories and progress
- Manage details related to the college textbook process, to include coordinating with vendors, confirming student schedules and required books, purchasing books, bookroom organization, and accurate record keeping for reconciliation
- Coordinate college textbook checkout and check-in processes while prioritizing communication with college-ready students
- Manage enrollment process for college course registration, including troubleshooting issues regarding course drop/adds, unpaid fees, residency, College Opportunity Fund (COF), etc.
- Assist Director with conducting college/university research regarding admissions requirements, majors, courses of study, credit transfer criteria, etc. to better serve & advise our student population.
- Conduct research and provide education to families regarding scholarships and financial aid
- Assist students with application process for college, career, scholarship, and other opportunities, to include, but not limited to, letters of recommendation, school reports, curriculum review, profiles, and financial aid resources
- Collect and organize student data to support various analyses regarding student success and program success
- Develop and propose enhancements to policies, protocols, and processes to improve the effectiveness of the CP Concurrent Enrollment Program
- Provide students with college advice & tips for success in the college classroom and on a college campus, on a continuing basis throughout each semester
- Assist with preparing and presenting sessions and participating in special events for parents and students regarding college and career planning
- Communicate new application/registration/enrollment inquiries from parents and students
- Interface with Pikes Peak State College's High School Programs Office to troubleshoot issues for college students when needed
- Assist with new student/parent Concurrent Enrollment orientations
- Assist Director in maintaining the College Planning section of the CP website.
- Participate in ongoing professional development and networking with college and career staff at a local, state, and national level
- Explain CP hybrid online learning environment and Concurrent Enrollment Program to current and prospective students and parents
- Collaborate with Director of Student Support Services, school counselor, and Pikes Peak State College accessibility services regarding IEP/504 documentation for graduation requirements and accommodations for testing
Assist in interpreting standardized test reports
Update various databases and reports, and file and maintain a variety of paper and electronic documents, including sensitive and confidential information
- Coordinate opportunities for CP students to participate in community outreach opportunities
- Assist ICAP Advisor to update grade-level checklists for ICAP adherence
- Assist in developing and updating procedures for College and Career Advisor responsibilities
- Assist with updating and maintaining the annual CP planning calendar for admin staff
- Answer telephone and email inquiries and direct to appropriate personnel, when needed
- Perform routine word processing and spreadsheet activities
- Perform a variety of duties using various types of office equipment
- Assist in planning and executing Graduation and Capping Ceremonies
- Appropriately enforce and explain TCA/CP policies and procedures
- Perform other duties as required
- Bachelor's degree required (Communications, Education, Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, Psychology or Human Relations preferred)
- High school academic advising experience
- College academic advising experience
- Career advising & counseling experience
- Experience working with high school age teens
- Considerable knowledge of college application process, admissions, scholarships, and financial aid
- Superior customer service skills
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, students, supervisors, high school and college faculty/administration, and visitors to the school
- Ability to deal effectively with a variety of personalities and situations requiring tact, judgment, and poise with patience, empathy, and understanding
- Balanced mixture of College Pathways experience, "student-before-self" attitude, and calm demeanor enabling time sensitive work to be completed in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet–based search engines
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- General office experience with proven attention to detail
- Ability to work independently, problem solve, take initiative, and complete tasks
- Ability to compile and create reports and correspondence
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to complete major assignments as a member of the team
- Ability to consistently provide a warm and caring attitude toward students and staff
- Ability to be flexible in work demands
- Ability to operate standard office equipment, performing a wide range of office management tasks independently
- Ability to perform clerical duties with speed and accuracy without direct supervision
- Ability to navigate the Internet for research and documentation purposes
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Demonstrated knowledge of basic office methods and procedures, spelling, punctuation, and grammar
- College Pathways/Cottage School Program Administrators
- Other TCA administrators, staff, and faculty
- Post-Secondary staff, recruiters, admissions officers, and faculty
- Students
- Parents
- Visitors to the school
- Work is generally performed within a standard office environment, but may include classrooms, gymnasiums, and occasionally local off-campus locations such as Pikes Peak State College campuses, state and private colleges in Colorado, or other high school campuses
- Required to work normal business hours with occasional evenings and weekends
- Typical demands require the employee to:
- Frequently use eye, hand, and finger coordination to enable the use of a computer, other office equipment, and writing utensils
- Spend majority of work hours sitting and occasionally stand, walk, or drive while performing job duties.
- Frequently be involved in verbal and auditory interaction both interpersonally and through communication devices
- occasionally lift/carry burdens weighing up to 50 lbs.
- MEDICAL INSURANCE: There are three options for Medical coverage, including an HSA option; as well as access to OneMedical for eligible staff members who elect a TCA Medical plan. The Classical Academy (TCA) makes a monthly contribution toward your medical premiums as an employee.
- DENTAL INSURANCE: Dental insurance is offered through Delta Dental of Colorado. TCA makes a monthly contribution toward the premium for this benefit
- LIFE INSURANCE/LTD: Employees are provided a $25,000 group term life insurance through The Standard Life Insurance Company and offers Long-term Disability coverage as well. TCA pays the full cost of group term life insurance and long-term disability benefits. Accident and hospital indemnity plans are also available to employees through The Standard, for an additional cost.
- RETIRMENT PLAN: Administered by Colorado PERA, this is a tax deferred retirement account to which you contribute 11% of your monthly earnings. TCA contributes 20.9% to the PERA pension trust fund on your behalf.
- VOLUNTARY VISION INSURANCE: EyeMed is the voluntary vision program available to TCA employees.
- WELLNESS PROGRAM: A voluntary wellness program though Orriant is offered in which employees are eligible to earn an incentive of up to $150 for participation AND achievement of wellness activity goals
- RETIREMENT OPTIONS: Employees may elect to participate in deferred income for retirement purposes: PERA Plus 401(k) through Empower
- MEDICAL and DEPENDENT CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: This account allows employees to save money for unreimbursed medical expenses or dependent care expenses to be used within the plan year (July to June) on a tax-exempt basis. This reduces your taxable income.
- TIME OFF COMPENSATION: An employee with 0.5 to 1.0 FTE will receive Staff Leave and Personal Leave. For positions less than 1.0 FTE, leave time will be prorated based on FTE. Our leave program is fully compliant with the Colorado Healthy Families Workplace Act.
- PRIORITY ENROLLMENT STATUS: Children of staff members 0.4 FTE and above receive priority enrollment of their child/children at The Classical Academy.
- Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities
- Staff Appreciation Meals and Events
| College and Career Advisor - College Pathways | JobID: 2091 |
THE CLASSICAL ACADEMY
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Title: College & Career Advisor Department: College Pathways
Date: Updated January 26, 2026 FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Year: Academic Calendar
Salary: $48,856-$57,542*
*depending upon previous relevant experience. Actual starting pay rate will be determined after a review of the work experience provided on the job application and resume.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Serves on College Advising team to provide high school and post-secondary academic advising and career counseling to college-ready high school students (and their parents) participating in Concurrent Enrollment at College Pathways (CP). Assists College Planning Director with college registration, attendance and grade reporting, transcript management, scholarship applications, college orientations and communications, and overall customer service to students and parents.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:
Reports to the College Planning Director
The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by incumbents in various locations. The Classical Academy reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
EXPERIENCE:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
SCOPE OF INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all inclusive.
COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS:
The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive:
The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.
BENEFITS: 0.5 to 1.0 FTE:
The Classical Academy offers competitive pay and a robust total compensation package including:
Conditions of Employment:
Per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the selected applicant shall be required to verify, within 72 hours of employment, her/his legal right to be employed in the United States.
The Classical Academy does not discriminate based on age, race, religion, national origin, disability, gender, or any other protected status in its educational programs and activities (including employment and application for employment).