Academic Advisor/College Counselor (26-27 SY)
Freire Schools•Philadelphia, PA
•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite
About The Position
Freire Schools is a network of four charter schools in Philadelphia and Delaware dedicated to preparing students from historically underserved communities for college and beyond. The Academic Advisor position is located at Freire Charter High School in Center City, Philadelphia. This role involves monitoring students' academic performance, behavior, and attendance, and connecting them with necessary resources and support. The advisor acts as a professional mentor, ensuring students thrive academically and personally, and guides them through the college application and financial aid processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree required
- Previous college counseling and advising experience at the high school level
- Experience coordinating college and career events to increase exposure for students
- Student advising skills: Guiding students to identify long-term goals, next steps, challenges, and key resources
- Strong collaboration skills, both with an advising team and other departments that work in tandem to support students
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to use Google Workspace (e.g., Drive, Sheets, Docs) for data tracking and planning
- Working knowledge of the college application process, financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Nice To Haves
- School counseling certification strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Monitor student academic performance, behavior, attendance and connect students to appropriate supports as needed
- Support students through the college counseling process, which includes providing guidance on college applications, completing financial aid, and making informed decisions regarding their post-secondary education
- Help students process their problems, plan and act upon their goals
- Serve as liaison between parents/students/teachers regarding academics/behavior/attendance
- Communicate with teachers regarding assignments and student concerns
- Work with students to develop study skills and organization skills
- Educate parents on academic expectations of their students and how to access student information
Benefits
- health
- dental
- vision
- 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% contribution from Freire
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
