Academic Advisor

Latin American Youth Center • East Riverdale, MD

9d • $50,000 - $52,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Academic Advisor will support enrolled Next Generation Scholars and their families with the Guaranteed Access Grant application process, FAFSA completion, financial aid, and college applications. The Advisor will also facilitate life skills, financial literacy, college and career readiness workshops, and support after-school and summer programming for 85 youth at High Point High School and Buck Lodge Middle School. Additionally, the Advisor will engage community partners to provide resources and services that support students and families, including financial aid assistance, leadership development, college preparation, community service opportunities, and recreational activities throughout the school year and summer.

JOIN US AND SUPPORT YOUTH TO LIVE, WORK, AND STUDY WITH DIGNITY, HOPE, AND JOY!

Latin American Youth Center’s (LAYC) mission is to empower youth to achieve a successful transition to adulthood, through comprehensive and innovative programs that address youths’ social, academic, and career needs. To achieve this mission, LAYC provides services and opportunities to approximately 4,000 individuals annually to support academic achievement, promote healthy behavior, and guide youth towards successful adulthood.

We believe in a future where all youth pursue their dreams, reach their goals and acquire the skills and self-confidence to live a life of purpose, connection, contribution and joy.

Requirements

• Two-Four plus years of youth development experience
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel.
• Commitment to confidentiality required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent time management and ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of community and local resources.
• The willingness and desire to work independently, as well as collaboratively, and to take on additional responsibilities.
• Complete criminal and child abuse/neglect clearances.
• Ability to work well and communicate with culturally diverse populations.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide support to enrolled Next Generation Scholars Participants and their families with the Guaranteed Access Grant Application Process
• Provide Financial Aid, FAFSA, and College Application Readiness Workshops to participants and their families
• Conducts case management by keeping records of attendance, grades, and standardized test scores, and referrals to resources within and outside of the organization, of youth enrolled in the program
• Conducts one-on-one check-ins with students to fill out and review Individualized Academic Plans creating Individualized Academic Plans to track Academic & Personal Goals, College and employment plans,
• Available to attend meetings regarding programming with funders, school administration, and community partners
• Available to attend outreach school events and community partners events in efforts to meet program enrollment goals
• Documents, in person client’s file and ETO (Efforts to Outcomes), all contacts with youth, family members, LAYC staff, and representatives from other agencies involved in the provision of client services.
• Performs other duties and activities assigned by Educational Programs Manager and Program Manager, including community service and outreach events.
• Administer assessment and enter results into ETO database, Pre & Post Surveys on the topics of Financial Aid, Financial Literacy, and Satisfaction Survey,
• Enter Weekly ETO Data about Pre and Post Surveys, Grades, attendance, Individualized Academic Plans, College Access Lists, standardized test scores, and referrals to resources within and outside of the organization
• Conduct one-on-one and/or group sessions with participants.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans with prescription coverage.
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability and supplemental life insurance
• Matching 401(k) program beginning at hire
• 3 weeks paid vacation leave per year; PTO is accrued, increasing to 4 weeks with tenure.
• 12 paid holidays per year, 12 days paid sick leave per year and 4 wellness days. Sick and wellness days are prorated during your first year based on your start date, then available in full in subsequent years.
• Eight weeks paid parental leave, including adoption and foster care.
• Health club discounts
• One to two days per week of telework for most positions (eligible after first 60 days).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level