Academic Advising Director jobs in Houston, TX

The Director of College and Academic Advising supports the mission of Cypress Christian School by leading the daily operations of the guidance program. The Director will create and facilitate programs to assist and educate students and parents about the college application process. The Director will maintain relationships with colleges and universities in order to lead the effort in the creation and submission of school materials in support of students applying to college and other post-high school programs. The Director of College and Academic Advising will work under the supervision of the High School Principal.

Responsibilities:

Assist in evaluating students’ enrollment status.

Maintain confidentiality of all privileged or sensitive information.

Responsible for the development of college and academic guidance services at CCS.

Responsible for the implementation of academic guidance services at CCS.

Responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with colleges.

Responsible for all High School testing.

Responsible for planning of Awards Ceremony, Senior Reception, and Graduation.

Responsible for High School Master Schedule and student scheduling.

Coordinate with Office of Admissions and Marketing.

Be available to all faculty and staff to assist when necessary.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• One who has received Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord
• A mature Christian, knowledgeable of biblical truth and its application to school administration
• Qualified for spiritual leadership
• Preferred MA or MS degree in counseling or similar
• Preferred 5 or more years of teaching experience or student services experience
• Committed to excellence in Christian school education
• A student of the philosophy and objectives of Christian education
• In good physical and mental health
• Able to make sound decisions based on best practices and biblical principles
• Maintains an ongoing program of professional growth requirements and satisfies personal expectations as a professional
• Able to submit to authority of the High School Principal, V.P. of Academics and President
• Administrative experience at the appropriate level preferred

Spiritual Leadership:

• Shows evidence of being a student of the Bible
• Actively participates in a local church
• Is considered a spiritual leader in the school
• Is a person of integrity
• Demonstrates fruit of the Spirit

Organizational Management:

• Implements the school’s mission statement
• Makes decisions and is decisive when appropriate
• Insists on competent and efficient performance
• Assumes responsibility for decisions made
• Plans ahead
• Maintains a visible presence in the office and around the campus

Parent/Constituency Relationships:

• Uses good judgment
• Is friendly, courteous, and tactful in dealing with people
• Gives attention to problems and opinions of all groups or individuals
• Is highly visible throughout the school and accessible to students, staff, and parents

Personnel Management:

• Inspires other to achieve
• Treats personnel fairly
• Builds loyalty and respect

Personal Qualities:

• Defends principles and convictions with grace in the face of pressure
• Is an effective listener
• Is receptive to others’ ideas
• Exercises common sense
• Is patient in dealing with people
• Exhibits self-control in times of stress
• Has enthusiasm
• Maintains high standards of ethics and honesty