College & Career Readiness Coordinator - Coronado HS (36368)

College & Career Readiness Coordinator - Coronado HS (36368) Scottsdale USD 48 Coronado High School - Scottsdale, Arizona Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Scottsdale USD 48 Job Details Job ID: 5957310 Application Deadline: Oct 22, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time) Posted: Oct 12, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description PAY GRADE: I FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The position is primarily responsible for providing support for the college and career program and supporting students in their post-secondary plans. Primary duties include assisting students with completion of forms, essays and applications; coordinating career and college visits and events; acting as a school representative for colleges and employers; and creating and presenting informational presentations and materials. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.) Prepares a variety of communications related to college and career planning to be disseminated to parents and students utilizing a variety of media. Assists students with selecting high school classes to meet the qualifications for acceptance into specific schools and programs upon graduation. Advises and consults with parents and students regarding college testing, college planning, and career exploration. Administers career assessment inventories to students. Reviews assessment results with students and directs them to appropriate resources for further information. Prepares and facilitates daytime and evening presentations for classrooms and families, providing an overview of available resources and tips related to planning for college and/or a career. Gathers and maintains information on scholarship opportunities; participates on the Scholarship Review Committee for nomination scholarships; schedules and conducts monthly scholarship review meetings; evaluates student backgrounds against scholarship requirements; ensures paperwork is complete for nominated students; communicates with students on the status of their scholarship application; and/or, performs other related activities. Assists students in locating and completing legitimate scholarship opportunities. Attends meetings, seminars, and conferences held by colleges and universities to obtain updates and information to utilize in determining student fit for applicable schools and/or programs. Maintains up-to-date career and college reference books; reviews and evaluates college testing programs. Monitors students who are conducting research in the college and career center; communicates study abroad and summer college programs. Foster a welcoming environment where all students feel supported. Administers and oversees the annual honors award ceremony, which includes: scheduling facilities; soliciting community members to present awards; setting up facilities for the presentation of awards; preparing invitations to students and families; responsible for generating awards; preparing honors award ceremony and/or, performing other related activities in relation to event planning. Plans field trips to local/in state colleges, trade schools, and career focused opportunities. Assist in planning and executing District-wide events. Gathers annual senior post high school data via the senior survey. Collects statistical data for publication in the school profile. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s and/or master’s in related field of study preferred. or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

Licensing Requirements: Valid Arizona Driver’s License. Valid Department of Public Safety (DPS) Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPCC)

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of: College admission processes and trends within the scope of college admission. Career exploration techniques. Educational requirements for various jobs. Colleges, universities,and other post-secondary institutions and their associated admission requirements, size, location, programs, campus life, and/or other related information; Career planning processes and resources. College entrance and exam requirements; Navigating the financial aid process within college admissions. Test preparation resources and knowledge in updates within the college board and ACT.

SKILLS:

Skill in: Providing customer service. Using a computer and related software applications. Coordinating activities with college campuses. Locating scholarship opportunities. Conducting Internet searches. Administering and evaluating career interest inventories. Analyzing data and information. Matching student interests and abilities with appropriate colleges, careers, and financial aid resources. Facilitating group presentations and discussions. Conducting research on colleges and careers. Consolidating large volumes of information into key information. Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, students, and families the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: reaching, finger dexterity, and grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. Return To Work Retirees will have an hourly rate approximately ninety percent (90%) of the posted range. Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $18.93 to $19.69 Per Hour Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Melinda Splitek , Principal Coronado High School Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Coronado High School