College Academic Advisor

Aspire Public Schools•Stockton, CA

14h

About The Position

ABOUT ASPIRE Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998—in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through—Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation. Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy. JOB SUMMARY: The Academic Advisor advises students regarding academic plans and progress, assists the student in making decisions concerning educational goals leading to graduation and beyond. The Academic Advisor will also be involved with post-secondary career and vocational planning. The position requires working closely and collaboratively with the College Academic Counselor, administration, staff, students, and parents.

Requirements

Maintains professional confidentiality and works collaboratively with College Academic Counselors and school site administration.
Knowledgeable of high school graduation, A-G and college admissions requirements
Bachelor’s degree preferred AA degree or equivalent work experience required
Experience working with parents and families, especially those from under resourced communities
Experience working with diverse student populations including first-generation, low-income, etc.
Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Clear the Department of Justice background screening
Authorized to work in the United States
Provide health (TB) clearance (renewed every four years)

Responsibilities

Provide services and supports under the advisement of the Academic Counselors in the area of academic, career, and vocational advising to all students
Co-plan, monitor and direct the 4-year process to student graduation and postsecondary pathway
Support with student interventions and guidance programs
Understand student IEP, 504, MTSS and SST plans and collaborate with key stakeholders
Coordinate, plan, and facilitate school-wide events, college tours/fairs and college exploration activities
Manage scholarship information
Support the monitoring and communication to students and families of grades, transcripts and progress towards graduation
Prepare and deliver college, career, and academic workshops in collaboration with College Academic Counselors
Coordinate, promote, and educate students and families on Early College opportunities and dual enrollment including applications and enrollment process in collaboration with College Academic Counselor
Maintain appropriate, confidential records and provide timely reports
Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
Perform other related duties as required and assigned