Bard High School Early College Baltimore

College Transfer Advisor

Employer Website: https://apply.interfolio.com/125213
About Bard Early Colleges
The Bard Early Colleges enable intellectually curious students to complete a high school diploma and an Associate of Arts degree from Bard College within four years of study. The academic program emphasizes small classes and a commitment to teaching a diverse student body. Many students will be the first in their families to attend college.

Bard High School Early College (BHSEC) Baltimore, a partnership between Bard College and the Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPS) in Baltimore, Maryland, invites applications for a full-time College Transfer Advisor position, beginning July 1, 2023. This is an in-person position. Reporting to the Principal, the College Transfer Advisor manages the school’s overall college advising program. The position serves all four grade levels but has a particular emphasis on students in grades 11 and 12.

Essential Duties

• Implementing a comprehensive postsecondary advising program that differentiates guidance for students pursuing two-year colleges, four-year colleges, military service, trade schools, and/or entry into the workforce
• Teaching a weekly advisory class to students in eleventh and twelfth grades (includes grading duties)
• Scheduling workshops, visits, on-site admissions, and other opportunities with college admissions representatives and representatives from other postsecondary options
• Managing the timely submission of college admissions documents such as transcripts, recommendation letters, etc. and training faculty and staff in the systems for doing so
• Ensuring timely FAFSA submission by graduating students, and offering support opportunities to families to complete it
• Organizing two out-of-state college trips
• Holding individual student advising meetings
• Tracking and analyzing relevant postsecondary attainment data
• Coordinating commencement logistics
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience with college admissions processes and requirements
• Knowledge of postsecondary opportunities in addition to colleges/universities
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with students, families, faculty, staff, and partners
• Experience with the FAFSA, Common Application, and Naviance are preferred
• Experience with college advising for first-generation college-bound students is preferred

Start Date: July 1, 2023
Compensation: $50,000-$60,000
Location: Baltimore, MD

To Apply
Please upload a resume, cover letter, and list of three professional contact references (including email address and phone number) to Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/125213. Click on the “Apply Now” button found in the upper right corner.

Questions: Inquiries about vacant positions can be submitted to Dr. Helene Coccagna at [email protected] 
Review of applications to begin immediately.
This position is contingent upon passing Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPS) pre-employment screening process and availability of funds.  Work authorization in the United States is required for all BHSEC Baltimore faculty positions.

AA/EOE