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HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE College/Career Transition Counselor in Waterloo, Iowa
[[Reports To: [Director of Admissions [[Job Summary []{#_heading=h.rzajlupys053}[Are you passionate about making an impact and empowering individuals to pursue an education that fits their career goals? Is it your time to be the difference? If so, Hawkeye Community College along with the Independence Community school district has a great opportunity for you!
[The Admissions team is looking for a College/Career Transition Counselor to join their team who is excited to be making a positive impact on peoples lives. In the Office of Admissions, the team is passionate about developing student friendly processes and delivering a high-level service experience.
[Hawkeye Community Colleges Admissions Office has partnered with the Independence Community school district located in Independence, Iowa, to help students identify their educational goals and provide them with the financial tools to be successful. As the College/Career Transition Counselor you would be providing support and direct services to students, parents/families and school staff in the Independence Community school district. This will be achieved by connecting students and families with community and higher education resources to support success in school as well as facilitate planning for their post-secondary educational journey.
[Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a diverse student body through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community Colleges mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.
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Assists students with course selection, creation of academic plans, registration process and facilitating the transfer of students to postsecondary institutions and/or workforce training programs.
Assists students with developing academic, college, career goals and opportunities regarding possible post-secondary plans with a focus on juniors and seniors.
Collaborates with school counselors, administrators, and teachers to support academic success, career exploration, goal setting, leadership development, college planning, and campus visits for all students.
Responsible for case management to include: tracking, proactive communications, follow-up with students, faculty, and other resources to increase student success.
Provides students and their families with information regarding application, educational offerings, ?nancial aid, assessment testing and course placement, and related district policies and processes.
Assists with summer programs, college orientation sessions, and other recruitment or concurrent enrollment events.
Develops and/or connects students to summer melt programs to assist in removing barriers to enrollment intent.
Promotes concurrent enrollment offerings to high school students enrolled at a specified school district(s) and/or Centers.
Collects and analyzes student data and consults with school and college staff to identify and refer students in need of more intensive academic support such as tutoring, extended learning, mentoring, and counseling.
Monitors attendance, academic performance, college prep course selection, enrollment in AP and dual nrollment courses, credits needed for graduation, and progress towards goals of students.
Collaborates with school staff to develop a [curriculum to build the foundation needed for success in post-secondary education.]{#_Hlk66368003}
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