2025-26 High School College & Career Advisor

 Who We Are

• A tuition-free, open enrollment, K-12 charter school in the southeast community of Colorado Springs
• Preparing and empowering all of our students for success on their post-graduate paths through educational excellence, character development, and community engagement
• Dedicated to student proficiency through academic rigor and robust family support through the Atlas family scholarship
• Dedicated to our staff through offering a competitive total rewards package and providing meaningful professional development

Who We Serve

• 92% Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
• 86% Hispanic, 6% African American, 7% White, and 1% Asian
• 56% English Language Learners

What You’ll Do

Student Counseling / Advising

• Supports 11th and 12th-grade students in developing and implementing postsecondary plans for workforce, technical education, military, college, and university pathways.
• Helps students create individualized postsecondary plans based on data and family preferences.
• Assists students in setting goals, developing leadership skills, and exploring career paths using ICAP and similar platforms.
• Collaborates with advisors and teachers to implement postsecondary curriculum focused on durable skills in whole-class and small-group settings.

College Pathway Support

• Educates students, families, and staff on college admissions and enrollment for in-state four-year, selective four-year, and two-year programs.
• Counsels students on selecting reach, match, and safety schools.
• Develops programming tailored to students’ varying college readiness levels.
• Supports students in preparing application materials, including transcripts, score reports, personal statements, and supplemental documents.
• Assists teachers and advisors in writing recommendations for applicable schools.
• Guides students through post-admission steps, including forms, fees, housing, and enrollment.
• Educates students and families on the financial aid process and tracks FAFSA/CASFA completion.
• Ensures students submit FAFSA/CASFA and accept financial aid packages on time.
• Builds relationships with in-state and out-of-state college admissions officers.

Industry and Workforce Pathway Support

• Connects students with on-the-job training, internships, apprenticeships, and employment opportunities.
• Supports 11th and 12th-grade students in meeting employment prerequisites, including testing, skills training, resumes, cover letters, job applications, and PPBEA account setup.
• Builds and maintains relationships with hiring managers and military recruiters.

Other Administrative Responsibilities 

• Maintains accurate electronic and hard copy records.
• Prepares reports and delivers presentations on program assessments and updates.
• Attends training sessions and staff meetings for professional development.
• Drives Atlas vans for extracurricular, postsecondary, and workforce trips.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Compensation & Schedule 

• Salaried/Exempt
• Signing Bonus: $1,000
• Annual Salary Range $55,358 - $65,018
• Full Time; Monday – Friday; Occasional evenings and weekends as needed

Benefits

• Approximately 10* weeks of paid school breaks
• 32 hours of annual flex time and 48 hours of annual sick time 
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
• Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program (required in lieu of social security as a public employee)
• 100% Employer paid short and long-term disability benefit 
• 100% Employer-paid life insurance benefit of $25,000 (option to purchase more)
• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of employee discounts

Annual Calendar and Start Date

• 212 work days per academic year
  • This includes 3 days of new staff orientation. Following years will include 209 workdays. 
• Start Date: July 9th, 2025 

*Prorated if employment begins after July 1, 2025.