Draper - Secondary Academic Advisor

School Year: 2026 - 2027

Location: Draper, UT

Job Summary: The Secondary Academic Advisor guides students in academic planning, college and career exploration, and post-high school education. The position works with students and families to support academic progress, college access, financial aid, scholarships, and successful post-secondary transitions.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The position includes but is not limited to the following list of representative duties:

• Advise students experiencing academic or attendance challenges

• Conduct College and Career Readiness activities and support students and families with academic planning

• Work individually with seniors to support successful college and post-secondary transitions

• Assist with FAFSA nights, College Week, UCAW, ACT/SAT testing, and other college access activities

• Coordinate college and career exploration activities and connect students with colleges, resources, and support programs

• Maintain current college access information, scholarship databases, and financial aid resources

• Assist students with college and scholarship applications, financial aid, fee waivers, and deadlines

• Arrange college visits and opportunities for students to meet with college advisors

• Support low-income, low-achieving, DACA, and undocumented students with college access resources

• Maintain knowledge of current scholarship, financial aid, and college access requirements

• Collaborate with counselors, administrators, teachers, and families to support student success

• Other duties as assigned

Schedule:

• Typical schedule is Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (hours may vary based on campus or department needs)

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, and participation in a 401(k) match

• Up to 5 days PTO

• School and Summer breaks off

• Priority enrollment for daycare and school age children

• Professional development and alternate paths to licensure

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills

• Knowledge of secondary student development and academic needs

• Knowledge of college admissions, financial aid, scholarships, FAFSA, and post-secondary planning

• Ability to work effectively with students and families from diverse backgrounds

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with a variety of personalities

• Proficient with Microsoft Office

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a helping profession preferred

• Related experience in academic advising, counseling, college access, or student support preferred

• Bilingual Spanish preferred