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Secondary College & Career Counselor
Candidates must be fully authorized to work in the United States.
Savannah Classical Academy Charter School is a Locally Authorized K-12 Public Charter school and operates autonomously from the county school system.
SCA IS GROWING!
Savannah Classical Academy (SCA) is seeking highly skilled candidates for this position. Ideally, the selected candidate’s employment will begin this school year and will work with the current administrative team for the remainder of the school year to ensure a smooth transition to the 2027-2028 school year.
Why Choose SCA?
SCA is a high performing CHARTER school with proven successful instructional practices that have consistently yielded high student achievement outcomes. SCA students best the local school system and the state of Georgia on all accountability measures. The working and learning environments are supportive and well-structured with an abundance of instructional resources supplied for staff and students. Students are held to high standards both academically and behavioral, which creates the best conditions for distraction free classrooms. SCA IS AN EXCELLENT PLACE TO WORK.
Click here to learn more- About Savannah Classical Academy
Complete our online application and send resume with letter of introduction to SCA's CEO- Barry K. Lollis, recruiter@scasav.org
Work Year: 219 Days
Salary: Teacher salary scale
Reports To: CEO
Position Summary
SCA has approximately eighty-two high school students, and forty eighth grade students. The Secondary College & Career Counselor provides comprehensive guidance to students in grades 8–12 to support their academic, post-secondary, and career readiness. Due to the small size of SCA this role provides top level support to students. Successful candidates will have excellent communication skills, expertise in Georgia graduation requirements, career planning models, dual enrollment processes, college entrance guidance, military and workforce pathways, and state-specific post-secondary options. The college and career counselor will meet frequently with students and families to ensure students are well planned and prepared for post- secondary options, collaborate with instructional and administrative staff, and deliver structured lessons that promote student leadership development, and informed decision-making.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
College, Career & Post-Secondary Planning
- Guide students in creating and revising Individual Graduation Plans (IGPs) in alignment with Georgia DOE requirements.
- Provide individualized support for college readiness, including college search, admissions planning, financial aid (FAFSA, GSFC programs), scholarships, and application processes.
- Educate students on career pathways, employability skills, and workforce training options, including technical colleges, apprenticeships, and military careers.
- Facilitate and chaperone exposure to post-secondary opportunities through fairs, college visits, industry tours, and guest speakers
Dual Enrollment Coordination
- Serve as the primary school liaison for Georgia Dual Enrollment programs.
- Advise students and parents on eligibility, course selection, credit transfer, and program expectations.
- Maintain communication with partnered colleges and ensure compliance with state regulations and deadlines.
- Monitor student progress and support students enrolled in college courses.
Student Leadership & Development
- Develop and implement programming that builds leadership, self-advocacy, and academic ownership.
- Provide classroom lessons and workshops on topics such as career exploration, financial literacy, goal-setting, and post-secondary planning.
- Support student clubs, leadership initiatives, and mentorship opportunities that promote readiness for life after high school.
Student & Parent Engagement
- Meet regularly with students and parents to review academic progress, discuss post-secondary goals, and adjust graduation plans as needed.
- Host parent workshops, evening informational sessions, and orientation events focused on college admissions, dual enrollment, and career pathways.
- Provide consistent communication regarding deadlines, opportunities, and academic planning.
- Provide and review grade level expectations and goals with students and parents for meeting post-secondary readiness
Data, Records & Compliance
- Maintain accurate documentation of student graduation plans, counseling sessions, and program participation.
- Analyze student data related to graduation progress, pathway completion, dual enrollment participation, and post-secondary enrollment.
- Collaborate with school leadership to ensure alignment with state regulations, accreditation standards, and district goals.
- Assist in scheduling, transcript reviews, and evaluation of credits for new and transferring students.
Collaboration & Schoolwide Support
- Work closely with administrators, teachers, and counselors to support students’ academic and behavioral success.
- Participate in school leadership teams, MTSS/RTI meetings, and other committees as assigned.
- Support school events such as testing administration, registration, advising events, and graduation ceremonies.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Master’s degree in School Counseling or related field required.
- Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) certification in School Counseling.
- Knowledge of Georgia graduation requirements, HOPE programs, GSFC policies, and state Dual Enrollment regulations.
- Experience supporting students and families with college admissions, FAFSA, scholarship navigation, and career exploration.
- Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain detailed records, and build strong relationships with students, parents, and post-secondary partners.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Naviance, Georgia Career Information System (GCIS), or other college/career readiness platforms.
- Prior experience coordinating Dual Enrollment programs.
- Background in workforce development, career technical education (CTE), or leadership development programming.
Physical Demands & Working Conditions
- Fast-paced school environment requiring regular meetings, classroom instruction, and family engagement.
- Some evening events required (e.g., parent nights, workshops, college fairs).
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
The work calendar is published annually. Work hours may vary depending on the needs of the organization. Minimum eight-hour day Monday- Friday. Start time is 7:15 AM daily.
NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
A responsibility is considered to be “non-essential” (for the purposes of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) if:
- it is shared between multiple incumbents in the job; or
- it could be performed by an employee in another job within the workgroup.
Note the responsibility number from the list in the “Duties and Responsibilities” section for those responsibilities that could be considered “non-essential” based on this definition.
Certain limited aspects of General Duties and Responsibilities items referenced in Section 1 (b) and (d) might be considered “non-essential” in a specific situation. Any request for accommodation must be reviewed on an “individual case” basis.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS
Most jobs in the District have physical and sensory demands that can be described by one of the two categories noted below. For jobs that require more physical or sensory effort, please list the requirements in this section. The category applicable for this position is listed below.
OFFICE Employees in this category are normally exposed to a typical environment. The employee has some control over the length of time sitting, standing, or ambulating. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies, as well as bending, stooping, or stretching. There is frequent use of computers, telephone, and other standard office equipment, which includes reading, listening, writing, or speaking. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands.
Secondary College & Career Counselor
Candidates must be fully authorized to work in the United States.
Savannah Classical Academy Charter School is a Locally Authorized K-12 Public Charter school and operates autonomously from the county school system.
SCA IS GROWING!
Savannah Classical Academy (SCA) is seeking highly skilled candidates for this position. Ideally, the selected candidate’s employment will begin this school year and will work with the current administrative team for the remainder of the school year to ensure a smooth transition to the 2027-2028 school year.
Why Choose SCA?
SCA is a high performing CHARTER school with proven successful instructional practices that have consistently yielded high student achievement outcomes. SCA students best the local school system and the state of Georgia on all accountability measures. The working and learning environments are supportive and well-structured with an abundance of instructional resources supplied for staff and students. Students are held to high standards both academically and behavioral, which creates the best conditions for distraction free classrooms. SCA IS AN EXCELLENT PLACE TO WORK.
Click here to learn more- About Savannah Classical Academy
Complete our online application and send resume with letter of introduction to SCA's CEO- Barry K. Lollis, recruiter@scasav.org
Work Year: 219 Days
Salary: Teacher salary scale
Reports To: CEO
Position Summary
SCA has approximately eighty-two high school students, and forty eighth grade students. The Secondary College & Career Counselor provides comprehensive guidance to students in grades 8–12 to support their academic, post-secondary, and career readiness. Due to the small size of SCA this role provides top level support to students. Successful candidates will have excellent communication skills, expertise in Georgia graduation requirements, career planning models, dual enrollment processes, college entrance guidance, military and workforce pathways, and state-specific post-secondary options. The college and career counselor will meet frequently with students and families to ensure students are well planned and prepared for post- secondary options, collaborate with instructional and administrative staff, and deliver structured lessons that promote student leadership development, and informed decision-making.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
College, Career & Post-Secondary Planning
- Guide students in creating and revising Individual Graduation Plans (IGPs) in alignment with Georgia DOE requirements.
- Provide individualized support for college readiness, including college search, admissions planning, financial aid (FAFSA, GSFC programs), scholarships, and application processes.
- Educate students on career pathways, employability skills, and workforce training options, including technical colleges, apprenticeships, and military careers.
- Facilitate and chaperone exposure to post-secondary opportunities through fairs, college visits, industry tours, and guest speakers
Dual Enrollment Coordination
- Serve as the primary school liaison for Georgia Dual Enrollment programs.
- Advise students and parents on eligibility, course selection, credit transfer, and program expectations.
- Maintain communication with partnered colleges and ensure compliance with state regulations and deadlines.
- Monitor student progress and support students enrolled in college courses.
Student Leadership & Development
- Develop and implement programming that builds leadership, self-advocacy, and academic ownership.
- Provide classroom lessons and workshops on topics such as career exploration, financial literacy, goal-setting, and post-secondary planning.
- Support student clubs, leadership initiatives, and mentorship opportunities that promote readiness for life after high school.
Student & Parent Engagement
- Meet regularly with students and parents to review academic progress, discuss post-secondary goals, and adjust graduation plans as needed.
- Host parent workshops, evening informational sessions, and orientation events focused on college admissions, dual enrollment, and career pathways.
- Provide consistent communication regarding deadlines, opportunities, and academic planning.
- Provide and review grade level expectations and goals with students and parents for meeting post-secondary readiness
Data, Records & Compliance
- Maintain accurate documentation of student graduation plans, counseling sessions, and program participation.
- Analyze student data related to graduation progress, pathway completion, dual enrollment participation, and post-secondary enrollment.
- Collaborate with school leadership to ensure alignment with state regulations, accreditation standards, and district goals.
- Assist in scheduling, transcript reviews, and evaluation of credits for new and transferring students.
Collaboration & Schoolwide Support
- Work closely with administrators, teachers, and counselors to support students’ academic and behavioral success.
- Participate in school leadership teams, MTSS/RTI meetings, and other committees as assigned.
- Support school events such as testing administration, registration, advising events, and graduation ceremonies.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Master’s degree in School Counseling or related field required.
- Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) certification in School Counseling.
- Knowledge of Georgia graduation requirements, HOPE programs, GSFC policies, and state Dual Enrollment regulations.
- Experience supporting students and families with college admissions, FAFSA, scholarship navigation, and career exploration.
- Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain detailed records, and build strong relationships with students, parents, and post-secondary partners.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Naviance, Georgia Career Information System (GCIS), or other college/career readiness platforms.
- Prior experience coordinating Dual Enrollment programs.
- Background in workforce development, career technical education (CTE), or leadership development programming.
Physical Demands & Working Conditions
- Fast-paced school environment requiring regular meetings, classroom instruction, and family engagement.
- Some evening events required (e.g., parent nights, workshops, college fairs).
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
The work calendar is published annually. Work hours may vary depending on the needs of the organization. Minimum eight-hour day Monday- Friday. Start time is 7:15 AM daily.
NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
A responsibility is considered to be “non-essential” (for the purposes of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) if:
- it is shared between multiple incumbents in the job; or
- it could be performed by an employee in another job within the workgroup.
Note the responsibility number from the list in the “Duties and Responsibilities” section for those responsibilities that could be considered “non-essential” based on this definition.
Certain limited aspects of General Duties and Responsibilities items referenced in Section 1 (b) and (d) might be considered “non-essential” in a specific situation. Any request for accommodation must be reviewed on an “individual case” basis.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS
Most jobs in the District have physical and sensory demands that can be described by one of the two categories noted below. For jobs that require more physical or sensory effort, please list the requirements in this section. The category applicable for this position is listed below.
OFFICE Employees in this category are normally exposed to a typical environment. The employee has some control over the length of time sitting, standing, or ambulating. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies, as well as bending, stooping, or stretching. There is frequent use of computers, telephone, and other standard office equipment, which includes reading, listening, writing, or speaking. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in college and career specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in counseling, education, social work, or a related field
- Experience advising students on college applications, financial aid, or career pathways
- Knowledge of FAFSA, college admissions processes, and postsecondary planning resources
- Proficiency with student information systems and case management software
- Strong ability to build relationships with students, families, and community partners
- Global Career Development Facilitator credential or state counseling licensure preferred
Tips for Your College and Career Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to caseload size
Hiring managers for college and career specialist roles want to see how many students you advised at once. Swap vague phrases like 'worked with students' for concrete caseload figures and outcomes, such as completion rates or college acceptance numbers.
Highlight certifications beyond the degree
Many districts and nonprofits now filter for credentials like the Global Career Development Facilitator or state school counselor licensure. List any certifications prominently near the top of your resume so screeners don't have to search for them.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists college and career specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your student population
Job listings often specify the population served, such as first-generation students, justice-involved youth, or English language learners. Matching your direct experience to that population in your cover letter sharply improves your callback rate.
Prepare a data-driven case study for interviews
Interviewers for these roles frequently ask how you moved a reluctant or underprepared student toward a postsecondary plan. Walk in with one concrete story that shows your outreach strategy, the obstacle, and the measurable outcome.
Negotiate for professional development funding
Many college and career specialist roles are grant-funded with tight salary bands, so direct pay negotiation has limits. Ask instead about conference attendance, certification reimbursement, or added professional development days, which hiring managers often have more flexibility to grant.
College and Career Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most college and career specialists?
The most active employers for college and career specialists right now are ShipMonk, IBMC College, and BRISTOL COMMUNITY COLLEGE, and the most openings are in Texas, Massachusetts, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. School districts, community-based organizations, and workforce development nonprofits make up the largest share of postings at any given time.
How many college and career specialist jobs are remote?
About 14% of college and career specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, relationship-based nature of most roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are curriculum development, program coordination, and training roles, while direct student-facing counseling positions are almost always in person.
How do you become a college and career specialist?
Start with a bachelor's degree in counseling, education, psychology, or social work, then gain direct experience working with students in a school, college access program, or workforce agency. Earning a credential like the Global Career Development Facilitator strengthens your candidacy. Many employers also value hands-on experience with FAFSA completion, college application coaching, or career assessments before hiring into a specialist role.
Can you get hired as a college and career specialist with little experience?
Yes, entry-level college and career specialist roles exist, particularly at nonprofits and AmeriCorps programs that hire recent graduates. Volunteer work as a college access mentor, tutoring experience, or a practicum placement in a school counseling office can substitute for paid experience. Framing any advising, case management, or student support work in your resume helps you compete for these openings.
What does the college and career specialist interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial phone or video screen, followed by one or two in-person rounds that often include a panel of school administrators, program directors, or department heads. Expect scenario-based questions about how you would support a disengaged student or handle a family in crisis. Some employers ask candidates to deliver a short presentation or demonstrate how they would run a college planning workshop.
Where can I find and apply to college and career specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to college and career specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, location preference, and student population focus, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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