340 Guidance jobs in the United States

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GENERAL FUNCTION: Under moderate supervision the Financial Guidance Counselor provides assistance, counsels, and guides the customer in order to achieve work out alternatives based upon customer's circumstances while complying with all investor, company, federal and insurer guidelines.
Responsible for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues, and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank's risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Pursue communication with defaulted customers utilizing manual or automated dialing to obtain payment commitments designed to find a mutually beneficial resolution for delinquency
+ Assist in identifying, negotiating. and pursuing the appropriate loss mitigation option to best maximize customer satisfaction and investor return by offering alternative financial solutions
+ Provide proper and timely responses to customer correspondence in compliance with company, state and federal guidelines
+ Record all customer communication efforts via the internal system of record ensuring that all accounts are called and noted accurately
+ Display effective time management skills to enhance productivity while using multiple system platforms to identify, evaluate, and resolve reasons for delinquency
+ Pursue resolution on referrals of non-delinquent customers who request alternatives to allow ownership retention
+ Overcome objections and employ conflict management strategies in order to handle escalated situations, while staying in compliance with the Fifth Third Quality Assurance Procedure and providing outstanding customer service
+ Multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment while reviewing metrics and evaluating performance
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
+ High School Diploma or equivalent required.
+ Minimum one-year collection experience, including knowledge of basic default timelines/procedures.
+ Knowledge of bank-owned, investor and insurer guidelines for consumer lending.
+ Excellent written and verbal communication, comprehension, listening and negotiation skills.
+ Ability to meet deadlines and work independently with medium level of supervision.
+ Strong analytical, problem solving and mathematical skills to be used in financial counseling, evaluation, and interpretation of complex information.
Financial Guidance Counselor
LOCATION -- Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546
Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Make banking a Fifth Third better®
We connect great people to great opportunities. Are you ready to take the next step? Discover a career in banking at Fifth Third Bank.
GENERAL FUNCTION: Under moderate supervision the Financial Guidance Counselor provides assistance, counsels, and guides the customer in order to achieve work out alternatives based upon customer's circumstances while complying with all investor, company, federal and insurer guidelines. Responsible for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues, and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank's risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Pursue communication with defaulted customers utilizing manual or automated dialing to obtain payment commitments designed to find a mutually beneficial resolution for delinquency
+ Assist in identifying, negotiating. and pursuing the appropriate loss mitigation option to best maximize customer satisfaction and investor return by offering alternative financial solutions
+ Provide proper and timely responses to customer correspondence in compliance with company, state and federal guidelines
+ Record all customer communication efforts via the internal system of record ensuring that all accounts are called and noted accurately
+ Display effective time management skills to enhance productivity while using multiple system platforms to identify, evaluate, and resolve reasons for delinquency
+ Pursue resolution on referrals of non-delinquent customers who request alternatives to allow ownership retention
+ Overcome objections and employ conflict management strategies in order to handle escalated situations, while staying in compliance with the Fifth Third Quality Assurance Procedure and providing outstanding customer service
+ Multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment while reviewing metrics and evaluating performance
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
+ High School Diploma or equivalent required.
+ Minimum one-year collection experience, including knowledge of basic default timelines/procedures.
+ Knowledge of bank-owned, investor and insurer guidelines for consumer lending.
+ Excellent written and verbal communication, comprehension, listening and negotiation skills.
+ Ability to meet deadlines and work independently with medium level of supervision.
+ Strong analytical, problem solving and mathematical skills to be used in financial counseling, evaluation, and interpretation of complex information.
Financial Guidance Counselor
LOCATION -- Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546
Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Position Type:
*2025-2026 Certified Teacher Pool/Guidance

Date Posted:
12/12/2024

Location:
HR Recruitment This is a generic job posting and not for a school specific position. The intent of this posting is to allow candidates to submit their application as a way of indicating that they are interested in a teaching position for the 2025-2026 school year. This will allow Human Resources to contact candidates about recruiting opportunities. As school specific jobs are identified, applicants will need to apply for each position that they are interested in pursuing. Only by applying for school specific position will a principal or hiring manager be able to view the candidate's application and related documents.

Teachers will need to secure a South Carolina teaching credential in the appropriate content area in order to be appropriately certified for the position that they are hired to fill. Teachers are paid for the educational level and work experience level identified on the South Carolina teaching credential.

In completing the application process in Frontline, candidates should apply to the POOL(s) in their content area(s), as well as, apply for any specific job postings of interest.

Koniag Professional Services, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company , is seeking a Technical Guidance Analyst with a Top-Secret clearance to support KPS and our government customer in Germantown, MD. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Koniag Professional Services, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a skilled Technical Guidance Analyst (TGA) to join our team supporting the Department of Energy (DOE) in the preparation of classification guidance and classification/declassification policy documents. The TGA will work under the direction of a Senior Technical Guidance Analyst (STGA) and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, DOE orders, and DOE Office of Classification (OC) procedures for Restricted Data (RD), Formerly Restricted Data (FRD), National Security Information (NSI), and Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information (UCNI).

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with the preparation of classification guidance and classification/declassification policy documents in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, DOE orders, and DOE OC procedures for RD, FRD, NSI, and UCNI.

• Determine whether information is classified or UCNI or other Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical science from an accredited college or university.

• Top-Secret clearance required

Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to read and understand written English at or above academic grade 15 level, as demonstrated by the Nelson Denny reading assessment or equivalent.

• For promotion to this position, an individual on the contract must be certified as a current DOE Derivative Classifier (DC).

• After the transition period, the individual must qualify as a DC and UCNI Reviewing Official (RO) within ninety (90) days of the first day on the contract and meet DOE requirements to qualify as a Derivative Declassifier (DD) within twelve (12) months of hire.

• At least one (1) year of experience in conducting classification reviews in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, DOE orders, and DOE Office of Classification (OC) procedures for RD, FRD, NSI, and UCNI.

• Proficiency in reading and comprehending technical documents related to classification and declassification.

• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, DOE orders, and DOE OC procedures for RD, FRD, NSI, and UCNI.

• Attention to detail and accuracy in conducting classification reviews.

Desired Skills and Competencies:

• It is highly desirable for the individual to be qualified as a DOE DC at the time of hire.

• It is desirable for the individual to have one (1) or more years of experience as a DD, with one (1) or more years performing bracketing reviews.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation to navigate or to apply for a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at or by calling to request accommodation.

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit .

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352

Job Details

Job Family Proposal Positions

Job Function Policy Analyst

Pay Type Salary

Education Level Bachelor's Degree

Travel Required No

Koniag Professional Services, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Technical Guidance Analyst with a Top-Secret clearance to support KPS and our government customer in Germantown, MD. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Koniag Professional Services, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a skilled Technical Guidance Analyst (TGA) to join our team supporting the Department of Energy (DOE) in the preparation of classification guidance and classification/declassification policy documents. The TGA will work under the direction of a Senior Technical Guidance Analyst (STGA) and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, DOE orders, and DOE Office of Classification (OC) procedures for Restricted Data (RD), Formerly Restricted Data (FRD), National Security Information (NSI), and Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information (UCNI).

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with the preparation of classification guidance and classification/declassification policy documents in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, DOE orders, and DOE OC procedures for RD, FRD, NSI, and UCNI.
• Determine whether information is classified or UCNI or other Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical science from an accredited college or university.
• Top-Secret clearance required

Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to read and understand written English at or above academic grade 15 level, as demonstrated by the Nelson Denny reading assessment or equivalent.
• For promotion to this position, an individual on the contract must be certified as a current DOE Derivative Classifier (DC).
• After the transition period, the individual must qualify as a DC and UCNI Reviewing Official (RO) within ninety (90) days of the first day on the contract and meet DOE requirements to qualify as a Derivative Declassifier (DD) within twelve (12) months of hire.
• At least one (1) year of experience in conducting classification reviews in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, DOE orders, and DOE Office of Classification (OC) procedures for RD, FRD, NSI, and UCNI.
• Proficiency in reading and comprehending technical documents related to classification and declassification.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, DOE orders, and DOE OC procedures for RD, FRD, NSI, and UCNI.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in conducting classification reviews.

Desired Skills and Competencies:

• It is highly desirable for the individual to be qualified as a DOE DC at the time of hire.
• It is desirable for the individual to have one (1) or more years of experience as a DD, with one (1) or more years performing bracketing reviews.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation to navigate or to apply for a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at or by calling to request accommodation.

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352

**Koniag Professional Services, LLC,** a Koniag Government Services company **,** is seeking a Technical Guidance Analyst with a Top-Secret clearance to support **KPS** and our government customer in Germantown, MD. _This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity._
We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.
Koniag Professional Services, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a skilled Technical Guidance Analyst (TGA) to join our team supporting the Department of Energy (DOE) in the preparation of classification guidance and classification/declassification policy documents. The TGA will work under the direction of a Senior Technical Guidance Analyst (STGA) and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, DOE orders, and DOE Office of Classification (OC) procedures for Restricted Data (RD), Formerly Restricted Data (FRD), National Security Information (NSI), and Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information (UCNI).
**Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:**
+ Assist with the preparation of classification guidance and classification/declassification policy documents in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, DOE orders, and DOE OC procedures for RD, FRD, NSI, and UCNI.
+ Determine whether information is classified or UCNI or other Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
**Requirements**
**Education:**
+ Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical science from an accredited college or university.
+ Top-Secret clearance required
**Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:**
+ Ability to read and understand written English at or above academic grade 15 level, as demonstrated by the Nelson Denny reading assessment or equivalent.
+ For promotion to this position, an individual on the contract must be certified as a current DOE Derivative Classifier (DC).
+ After the transition period, the individual must qualify as a DC and UCNI Reviewing Official (RO) within ninety (90) days of the first day on the contract and meet DOE requirements to qualify as a Derivative Declassifier (DD) within twelve (12) months of hire.
+ At least one (1) year of experience in conducting classification reviews in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, DOE orders, and DOE Office of Classification (OC) procedures for RD, FRD, NSI, and UCNI.
+ Proficiency in reading and comprehending technical documents related to classification and declassification.
+ Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, DOE orders, and DOE OC procedures for RD, FRD, NSI, and UCNI.
+ Attention to detail and accuracy in conducting classification reviews.
**Desired Skills and Competencies:**
+ It is highly desirable for the individual to be qualified as a DOE DC at the time of hire.
+ It is desirable for the individual to have one (1) or more years of experience as a DD, with one (1) or more years performing bracketing reviews.
**Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy**
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.
The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation to navigate or to apply for a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at or by calling to request accommodation.
Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit .
**Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352**
**Job Details**
**Job Family** **Proposal Positions**
**Job Function** **Policy Analyst**
**Pay Type** **Salary**
**Education Level** **Bachelor's Degree**
**Travel Required** **No**

**Description:** For over 60 years, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has supported the Navy's mission to provide affordable and credible strategic defense. We offer unique career opportunities and challenges on a program with a rich history and exciting future. We help keep this nation and our allies secure. The FBM program is experiencing significant growth and we need your expertise to deliver amazing new technologies to our customers while maintaining the technical requirements of the strategic deterrence.
The FBM Navigation, Guidance, and Control (NG&C) team is made up of talented individuals that design and produce the hardware, algorithms, and software required to solve the challenging problems of controlling these systems in a harsh environment. Are you willing to join this team and help solve these challenges in a team environment using your NG&C background and experience?
As a NG&C engineer on the FBM program, you will primarily support development and integration work on the continuing FBM evolution and collaborate regularly with partners and customers. Specifically this position will require someone with a control system design background.
You must be a US citizen and be willing/able to obtain a Secret clearance.
**Basic Qualifications:**
- BS degree in Engineering or technical discipline with controls coursework or equivalent experience/combined education
- Possess MATLAB/Simulink experience preferably used for NG&C analysis
- Experience with SW and System level testing preferably related to NG&C
- Ability to obtain a S clearance (U.S. Citizenship is required.)
**Desired Skills:**
- Possess an active Secret Clearance
- Experience modeling missile platforms as well as an understanding missile hardware and avionics
- Experience applying discrete or Monte Carlo simulations
- Python scripting experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and possess strong interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability as a team player to build consensus among peers and build effective relationships with team members.
**Security Clearance Statement:** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
**Clearance Level:** Secret
**Other Important Information You Should Know**
**Expression of Interest:** By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
**Ability to Work Remotely:** Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
**Work Schedules:** Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
**Schedule for this Position:** 9x80 every other Friday off
**Pay Rate:** The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $79,700 - $140,530. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. **Benefits offered:** Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible.
**Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.**
**The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.**
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
**Experience Level:** Experienced Professional
**Business Unit:** SPACE
**Relocation Available:** Possible
**Career Area:** Guidance, Navigation and Control
**Type:** Full-Time
**Shift:** First

KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond.

Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500 students in grades K-12 across seven schools. We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts. Talent. Perspective. Drive. Inspiration. So at KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive.

We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together.

Position Overview

The High School Guidance Counselor is responsible for being the vital link among students, families, and staff, supporting School Leadership in managing student credit achievement and graduation progress. They collaborate with the KIPP Forward Team and College and Career Seminar teachers to assist students in planning their educational and career trajectories. Additionally, they help students address academic and social challenges typical of high school life.

Duties/Responsibilities

Academic and Data Management

• Collaborate with the school team to ensure 100% accurate reporting of grades, credits, and GPA data annually.
• Conduct transcript audits to verify accuracy and completeness.
• Lead efforts to develop, maintain, and ensure a coherent, state compliant high school transcript that prepares students for college, military, or career pathways.
• Analyze student data to identify factors negatively impacting academic performance, such as attendance issues or missing credits.
• Prepare and deliver reports to school leadership on student credit accumulation and at-risk students.
• Ensure students are scheduled effectively to maximize on-time graduation and alignment with diploma pathways.
• Facilitate course selection, including electives, enrichment, credit recovery, Honors, AP, and CTE courses.
• Support students in exploring interests, values, skills, and abilities to inform academic planning and pathway choices.

Student Academic and Career Planning

• Guide students in creating academic plans that include class selection, graduation requirements, and college preparation.
• Assist students in setting academic and personal development goals.
• Support students in exploring extracurricular activities, college research, and early application processes.
• Counsel students on post-secondary pathways, including college, military, vocational training, and careers.
• Encourage students to research and consider various career options and internship opportunities.
• Help students develop strategies for achieving their educational and career goals.
• Support college and career readiness initiatives.
• Lead efforts to develop students' leadership, public speaking, and other soft skills.
• Organize events such as college fairs, career days, and mental health awareness campaigns.

Counseling and Personal Support

• Provide individual and group counseling to address personal, social, and emotional issues such as bullying, low self-esteem, disabilities, and relationship problems.
• Support students facing mental health challenges through crisis intervention, coping strategies, and referrals to mental health professionals.
• Collaborate with external mental health resources and community agencies as needed.
• Assist students in processing personal problems, developing resilience, and improving social skills.
• Promote mental health awareness and reduce stigma within the school community.
• Support students facing emergencies or trauma with emotional guidance and resources.

Conflict Resolution and Behavior Management

• Mediate conflicts between students, teachers, and parents to foster positive relationships.
• Facilitate conflict resolution sessions and develop long-term solutions to behavioral issues.
• Participate in threat assessment teams to identify and support students at risk of violence or self harm.

Collaboration and Communication

• Serve as liaison among students, parents, teachers, and administrators to support student success.
• Facilitate communication regarding behavior, academic concerns, and social issues.
• Promote positive parent/teacher relationships and assist in resolving conflicts.

Program Development and School Improvement

• Promote and support the school's mission, vision, and values.
• Develop and participate in internal surveys and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives.
• Organize and participate in events that develop student sensitivity to social issues.
• Work with academic boards and committees to improve learning conditions and support student well being.

KIPP Capital Region

• Perform other duties as outlined by School Leadership.
• Committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students together.
• Complies with all charter, federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including the NYS Department of Education, Department of Health, and NYS Office of Children and Family Services
• Adheres to organization policies and procedures; promotes and supports mission, vision, and values, including developing and participating in internal surveys and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications
Education and Experience

• Master's degree in Counseling or related counseling field from an accredited College or University required.
• NYS School Counselor certification required.
• Experience as a School Counselor, preferably in a charter or public high school environment, preferred.
• Experience working collaboratively with various departments in a fast paced, growing environment across functional teams with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to identify ways to evolve our Guidance Counselor practices by staying current with the latest trends and providing recommendations and insights based on industry best practices.
• Understanding of working directly with students, preferably required in the charter, private, or public school environment.
• Prior experience working in schools and urban communities is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours.
• Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Prolonged periods were spent sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee needs to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use fingers to type, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance; stoop/bend and reach, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear.
• Dexterity requires writing and operating standard office machines such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, phones, and calculators.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 20 pounds.

Additional Information

WORK PERKS
When you join KIPP Capital Region, you are joining in on our promise to families that their children will enter college and the professional world able to thrive academically due to their literacy, numeracy, and core knowledge in science and social studies. We also promise that our students will develop a passion for learning and the drive necessary to persevere as they climb the mountain to and through college and career. Our graduates will be prepared to return to their community as teachers, leaders, and architects of continued growth in the Capital Region. And while the biggest perk to working at KIPP Capital Region is doing work that makes a lifelong difference in the lives of our students, you'll find that's not the only benefit we offer:

• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Aggressive employer 403(b) contribution match
• Childcare benefits
• Unparalleled work/life integration
• Casual dress code
• Relocation stipend (conditions apply)
• And so much more! For more information on the benefits of joining KIPP Capital Region, please view our Employee Benefits Summary .

Learn More:
KIPP Capital Region offers a competitive salary ranging from $58,800-80,502

Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role and longevity within the KIPP network. KIPP Capital Region will evaluate and determine the step/level a new hire will be placed within our teacher salary scale at point of hire.

All staff and educators at KIPP Capital Region are committed to anti-racism and inclusion, are part of a close-knit diverse community, and are encouraged to show up authentically, inspiring our children to do the same. Learn more about what it's like to work at KIPP Capital Region: kippcapital.org/join-our-team/

This role is located at KIPP Capital Region schools in Albany, NY.

Description
Amazon Advertising is one of Amazon's fastest growing and most profitable businesses, responsible for defining and delivering a collection of advertising products that drive discovery and sales. As a core product offering within our advertising portfolio, Sponsored Products (SP) helps merchants, retail vendors, and brand owners succeed via native advertising, which grows incremental sales of their products sold through Amazon. The SP organization's primary goals are to help shoppers discover new products they love, be the most efficient way for advertisers to meet their business objectives, and build a sustainable business that continuously innovates on behalf of customers. Our products and solutions are strategically important to enable our Retail and Marketplace businesses to drive long-term growth. We deliver billions of ad impressions and millions of clicks and break fresh ground in product and technical innovations every day!
Agentic Advertiser Guidance team is focussed on guiding and supporting advertisers to meet their advertising needs of creating and managing ad campaigns. Our vision is to build a highly personalized, context aware agentic advertiser guidance that is built using LLMs and tools such as auction simulations, ML and optimization algorithms. This agent will be part of a larger agentic framework, working with chat and non-chat experiences across the ad console, scaling to natural language queries as well as proactively delivering guidance based on deep understanding of the advertiser. To execute this vision, we work closely with stakeholders on Ad Console, and Amazon Sales team, to identify opportunities for the advertiser ranging from guidance across products to granular controls such as keywords and deliver them through a personalized experience.
We are looking for a passionate Senior Applied Scientist who has technical expertise in information retrieval, Large Language Models (LLM), optimization algorithms, Online Advertising, and/or randomized experiments. In addition to having hands-on experience in building ML-based solutions, an ideal candidate should be able to create and articulate a customer-centric science vision, show willingness to continuously learn about new scientific approaches, and enjoy operating in startup-like environment.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead business, science and engineering strategy and roadmap for Sponsored Products Agentic Advertiser Guidance
- Drive alignment across teams for science, engineering, and product strategy to achieve business goals.
- Lead/guide scientists and engineers across teams to develop, test, launch and improve of science models designed to optimize the shopper experience and deliver long term value for Amazon and advertisers
- Develop state of the art experimental approaches and ML models.
Basic Qualifications
- 3+ years of building machine learning models for business application experience
- PhD, or Master's degree and 6+ years of applied research experience
- Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language
- Experience with neural deep learning methods and machine learning
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with modeling tools such as R, scikit-learn, Spark MLLib, MxNet, Tensorflow, numpy, scipy etc.
- Experience with large scale distributed systems such as Hadoop, Spark etc.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $150,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $260,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.