High School Advisor- Boston, MA

The Academy Group, Inc.•Boston, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Academy Group (AG) is a unique social enterprise that leverages earned revenue from financial investments to create world-class opportunities for young people from the nation’s most resilient communities. The Academy Group demonstrates the promise of a new model for identifying, developing, and sustaining a diverse national pipeline of future leaders, employers, and change agents. We were founded based on a unique model. One that creates pathways for young people to build wealth and become socially just change agents. The high school advisor is an instrumental member of the Academy team. The advisor provides highly individualized, small-group, and large-group support to Academy members as they progress from 9th through 12th grade. The advisor engages with members, families, strategic partners, the Academy team, and others to ensure every member experiences exceptional social, emotional, and academic support. The aim is to build their perseverance, agency, and belief in themselves to excel in school, work, and life. The high school advisor is also responsible for executing the Academy advising curriculum and working closely with members to develop personal goals, academic plans, and other key attributes necessary for admissions to competitive and highly competitive colleges and universities. In addition, the high school advisor collaborates with the advising team and families to manage the summer pathways program model and other enrichment services available to members. The high school advisor’s approach to working should reflect the core values and habits of the Academy staff: tireless focus on excellence, determination despite obstacles, impeccable integrity, willingness to work hard, ability to learn from multiple sources, relentless focus on results, constant reflection and self-awareness, zest, social intelligence, and pertinacity.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in professional school counseling or related field (postsecondary or college coach)
Minimum of three years of successful professional school counseling, high school-based or related experience (including student-facing nonprofits or higher education)
Demonstrated knowledge of artificial intelligence tools and emerging technologies, with the ability to effectively leverage digital platforms (e.g., data systems, advising tools, automation applications) to enhance advising practices, streamline workflows, and support student outcomes
Background in academic, high school, or college advising
Experience with designing and facilitating advisory lessons
Passion or experience with organizing and facilitating college tours
Successful experience serving young people from resilient communities
Understanding of current trends and best practices in education and organizational leadership
Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills
Ability to work effectively in collaboration with a diverse group of people
Passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, mission focus, and autonomous nature
Knowledge of regional challenges and opportunities relating to the mission of the organization
Ability to work under dynamic, evolving conditions

Responsibilities

Assist members with developing personal, academic, and career goals
Guide members with academic planning specific to the selection of high school courses, summer pathways, and other enrichment programs
Build strong relationships with the assigned caseload of members and families
Assists with the application process for summer pathway programs
Facilitate one-to-one and small-group advisory lessons
Design and facilitate college awareness and planning modules for members and parents
Organize and facilitate local and national college tours
Coordinate and facilitate college representative visits
Monitors student progress, maintains student records, and develops applicable academic intervention plans
Limited travel to regional programs