Scholars Leadership Honors Program Advisor

ABOUT US The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is one of the leading school systems in Maryland and the nation. To learn more about us and our 2024 -2029 Strategic Plan , please visit our website and our careers page . Join our award-winning workforce and make a difference in the lives of our students! ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS Before you begin, please read the job posting below carefully including the Application Requirements specific to this position. Be sure your application reflects experience and education required to meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications listed. Our application guide includes detailed instructions to assist you. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes. Please note that application submission will be available only through 11:59 PM on the date p rior to the indicated end date. If no end date is indicated, the posting will remain open indefinitely . Job Posting End Date: Reminder: Current permanent and temporary employees must apply through the Jobs Hub in Workday, not the external career site. DESCRIPTION Under the direction of the Coordinator of Student Access and Achievement, the leader of the program provides leadership for the coordination of the Scholars Leadership Honors Program (SLHP) countywide program, including the thirteen high school chapters and advisors. In collaboration with school-based administrators and community partners, the program’s advisor works to address academic and social-emotional learning factors that influence students’ success and well-being. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must meet all the qualifications below to be considered for the vacancy. Education: A minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, a social science, or a related field (must scan and upload to the online application). Education completed outside the United States must be evaluated by an MSDE approved organization. For a list of approved vendors, please click here . Experience: Demonstrated experience supporting diverse high school students and their families within U.S. educational settings. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with people of different backgrounds. Evidence of successful interpersonal skills that will enable the candidate to communicate and work collaboratively with administrators, central office staff, students, teachers, families, and other stakeholder groups. Proficiency with web-based productivity and collaboration tools (Google Suite preferred or Microsoft Office Suite). PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience analyzing data and making data-driven decisions. Experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity. Experience working on equity, advocacy, or related projects. Experience working with community organizations or government agencies. ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES The list below is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Plans, manages and provides leadership for the Scholars Leadership Honors Program. Conducts quarterly meetings with SLHP Advisors to offer professional learning opportunities. Collaborates with Scholars Leadership Honors Program school-based advisors to review, select, and invite qualified students to apply for participation in the program. Plans and facilitates parent and family engagement meetings to provide valuable information, foster collaboration, and enhance understanding of the program’s goals, resources, and impact on student success. Leads and mentors the (student-led) Scholar System-wide Team, providing guidance, support, and leadership development opportunities to empower students in planning, organizing, and executing program initiatives, events, and community engagement activities. Supports, monitors, and addresses academic, social, college, career-readiness needs and competencies of the Scholars. Manages and assists with recruitment, support, and evaluation of the Scholars Leadership Honors Program. Collects and analyzes academic data on the Scholars and submits it to designated school-based and central office staff two calendar weeks after each quarter. Creates, implements, and supports system-wide and school-based SLHP activities. Creates and presents a calendar for Scholars meetings, events, and community service projects. Provides assistance to SLHP Advisors to support monitoring Scholars' academic performance and issues Scholars' probation and/or dismissal letters, as necessary. Provides assistance to SLHP Advisors to support Scholars in establishing community service projects, writing college application essays, completing college and career interest inventories, obtaining job references, and college recommendations, as appropriate. Follows all Howard County Board of Education policies and procedures. Collaborate with and engage the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Columbia Alumnae Chapter to support the mission and objectives of the Scholars Leadership Honors Program. Reviews the annual partnership agreement between the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and HCPSS to ensure alignment of the vision and goals of the program. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS This position is limited to 17 hours per week. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, this position is exempt from overtime. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Only complete applications that include all the information and documentation indicated during the application process for this position will move forward. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes. The applicant must be eligible to work in the United States. A copy of official Transcript OR an education evaluation by one of the agencies approved by Maryland State Dept. of Education (MSDE). All employment and volunteer history from the past 10 years with no gaps are recommended including employment dates, position held, and name of the supervisor. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. SELECTION CRITERIA Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training, and experience as they relate to the requirements and preferred qualifications of the position. Interviews will be limited to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the basic requirements, have experience and education which most closely match the position qualifications and the needs of the school system. EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION Compensation $35 per hour. The current hourly rate for this position is determined by the current budget allocations of the Howard County Public School System. Benefits HCPSS offers Sick and Safe Leave for eligible temporary employees. Additional information can be located on the HCPSS Website for temporary employees. Pre-Employment Requirements Professional references will be contacted prior to any offer of employment. Recommended candidates will be required to provide references from current and recent supervisors. All employees, regular and temporary, must be fingerprinted, have a criminal background investigation completed, and successfully complete the Maryland Employment History Review, pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland. In addition, some positions will require completion of a physical examination and/or drug testing. Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the United States. HCPSS participates in E-Verify and does not offer employee sponsorship. For questions regarding position related inquiries, please contact Sheree Monique Tilley-Whitaker at For the application process, please contact Faria Nazrul at EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER To request an accommodation during the application or interview process due to a documented disability, please email . HCPSS celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any kind. HCPSS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees in providing them with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at HCPSS are based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, veteran status or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.