College Academic Advisor

Aspire Public Schools • Stockton, CA

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About The Position

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.
• 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

Benefits

• paid time off
• 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans
• life insurance/long-term disability
• participation in a CA state retirement plan
• tuition reimbursement plan
• adoption assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree