Academic Advising Director jobs in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Posnack School is ranked #1 JRK-12th grade Jewish say school in Florida and offers students a unique learning experience. Combining academic rigor in general and Judaic studies with award-wining arts and sports programming. Posnack School prepares students for lifelong achievement.

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Posnack School’s Fischer High School seeks an Associate Director of College Counseling to join a small and growing team of colleagues who are creative and collaborative. The Associate Director will serve as the academic advisor for grades 9-11; therefore, experience in academic advising in a high school setting is paramount. This is a 12-month position beginning July 1, 2024.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Effectively advise, support, educate, and mentor students and their families through their four-year academic plan and the course selection process while monitoring students' academic progress.
• Review and update each assigned student’s four-year plan annually and in accordance with students’ college goals.
• Keep detailed records of student interests, activities, academic progress, and future goals.
• Manage course selection and add/drop for grades 9-11.
• Work closely with school counseling, the dean of students, the principal, and the learning resources director to maintain an up-to-date, comprehensive knowledge of students.
• Meet weekly with the Director of College Counseling and high school leadership team to provide timely academic progress updates.
• Understand the college admission landscape at various institution types and selectivity levels. Apply knowledge of various college admissions, academic, financial aid, and testing policies to advise students and families while developing and revising academic plans.
• Develop, plan, and implement academic advising events and programs to educate and support students and their families with the Director of College Counseling.
• Present effective meetings and presentations for classes, parents, and students at critical junctures in the academic planning process.
• Assist with college representative school visits.
• Write comprehensive letters of support for each counselee pursuing summer enrichment programs.
• Demonstrate expertise in Gmail/Google Drive applications; experience with Scoir is also valued. Be willing and able to learn necessary programs.
• Perform other duties as may be deemed necessary for the effective operation of the department.

QualificationsThe Associate Director of College Counseling must have a bachelor's degree or higher (a master’s degree is preferred) and at least two years of experience in academic advising. The candidate must also have excellent interpersonal, communication, time management, attention to detail, technological, public speaking, listening, and written skills. Salary is based on experience.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant will have:

• Understand and respect the mission and values of Posnack School.
• An understanding of the developmental needs of high school students and enthusiasm for working closely with them and their parents.
• High emotional intelligence, empathy, energy, creativity, innovation, diplomacy, flexibility, discretion, and patience.
• Ability to function well in a dynamic, sometimes fast-paced environment while maintaining a sense of humor.

Posnack School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or genetics, and any other characteristic or status protected by law.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Private school

Application Question(s):

• Are you legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• academic advising: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Davie, FL 33328: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person