College and Career Readiness Specialist

Connections Academy

. Identify and monitor at-risk students who are not on track to graduate .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeEast Lansing • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing strategies to support at-risk students, including graduation recovery plans and community partnerships. Proficient in managing educational programs and fostering a culture of post-secondary planning and student engagement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's DegreeGraduation Recovery PlansLeadership QualitiesCommunication SkillsMichigan Course Requirements

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Hard Skills

Graduation RequirementsCareer Pathway PlanningCrisis InterventionCTE Internship Placement ManagementBehavioral Strategy Development

Soft Skills

Customer-Focused ApproachFlexibilityTeam PlayerGoal-Directed ManagementAbility to Work in Fast-Paced Environment

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeGoogle Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Michigan Department of Education Guidance Counselor Requirements

Industry Keywords

Post-Secondary PlanningProfessional Learning CommunitiesCommunity Social ServicesGraduation RatesStudent Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify and monitor at-risk students who are not on track to graduate
Build a culture of post-secondary planning covering college, trade school, and workforce preparation
Develop, implement, and monitor strategies to reduce behaviors that put students at risk of not graduating on time
Train school staff in strategies to reduce graduation-risk behaviors
Analyze, develop, implement, and track Graduation Recovery Plans and strategies
Maintain a Senior Homeroom and engage seniors in building community and belonging
Understand available community social services and build partnerships to meet student needs
Assist students and parents with graduation requirements, course selection and scheduling, career pathway planning and completion, and crisis intervention
Manage the CTE internship placement program
Work with the school leadership team to support school mission and operations
Improve graduation rates for all student population subgroups
Become an expert on Michigan course requirements, academic planning, and career pathways for diplomas and certifications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college/university required
Master’s Degree preferred
Meet the requirements established by the Michigan Department of Education for guidance counselors
Michigan Residency preferred
Strong leadership qualities and commitment to goal-directed management and accountability
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of Professional Learning Communities
Customer-focused approach
Flexibility and ability to transition quickly from task to task
Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
Team player
Technologically proficient, especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite
Ability to travel and attend in-person events, including State Testing, throughout the school year
Ability to work occasional evening hours as needed to support families

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
Remote/home-office work option
Office work option in East Lansing, Michigan
Travel and attendance at in-person events, including State Testing, throughout the school year
Occasional overnight travel may be required
Occasional evening hours as needed to support families