College and Career Transition Counselor / Advisor (this position will serve the Ankeny Community Schoo

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https : / / jobs.dmacc.edu / postings / 13924

Salary Information : Starting salary : $58,816 – $64,006

Work Schedule : Monday – Friday, day hours.

Deadline for Submitting Applications : 10 / 22 / 2025

Job Summary

Provide advising services to Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial high school students to promote personal growth, academic and career planning, and decision making across school districts and at the college. Must be able to maintain a flexible work schedule with ability to work in high schools. This position will be at the high schools four days per week and at DMACC one day per week during the school year and then summers at DMACC.

Essential Functions

Travel to assigned high schools and collaborate and coordinate with the high school counseling team to advise students in college and career planning and support academic success and career exploration. Connect students and families with community and higher education resources to support success in school and facilitate planning for post-secondary education. Responsible for proactive communication and follow-up with students and high school staff. Utilize and track data on student outcomes for targeted groups of students.

Advise students in all phases of academic and career planning, including program and course information, scheduling, registration, transfer requirements, articulations with other educational institutions and graduation requirements. Advise, coordinate and refer students with specific learning needs regarding the identification and utilization of support services to assist in student success. May also assist with educational achievement plans.

Conduct recruitment, orientation and retention activities for high school and first year college students, visit high schools and business / industry, attend college fairs, schedule and conduct campus tours, and serve as a resource in the development of promotional materials to recruit and retain students.

Teach College Experience courses, Freshman Seminars and direct workshops for students. Assist with summer programs, college orientation sessions, and other recruitment or enrollment events.

Perform other duties as assigned.