High School Educational Advisor

Japanese Community Yout • San Francisco, CA

just now • $50,000 - $52,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The High School Educational Advisor will be responsible for the identification, selection and advising of participants at one to two high schools in the San Francisco Unified School District. These participants will meet the eligibility criteria set by the U.S. Department of Education for all UB Projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least one year of experience working with youth
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through
• Experience in planning events and creating and giving presentations
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Professional or personal background reflecting experiences or challenges similar to those of UB participants
• Experience with different student populations
• Knowledge of community activities, resources, and programs for youth in San Francisco
• Ability to collaborate effectively with secondary school faculty and community agency staff

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual preferred (e.g., Spanish, Cantonese)

Responsibilities

• Identify, recruit, and manage a caseload of high school participants according to the Federal TRIO income and first-generation eligibility guidelines
• Assess students’ educational needs and guide them in setting and achieving academic goals
• Design and deliver small- and large-group presentations on college access, financial aid, and career pathways to promote secondary school completion and enrollment in postsecondary programs
• Support participants with applications for admission or re-enrollment to secondary and postsecondary institutions
• Support college matriculation by coordinating with admissions, financial aid offices, and campus resource centers
• Refer participants to appropriate school-based and external support services as needed
• Assist in planning and facilitating weekend and overnight events, including Saturday College Academy workshops and SoCal College Tour
• Support high school counseling staff and collaborate on events aligned with JCYC UB program objectives
• Collaborate with UB sister programs, SF Cal-SOAP and Educational Talent Search, to co-host events (e.g., Cash for College, Middle School Career Days)
• Collect and maintain required program documentation for an annual caseload of high school students
• Monitor student progress and complete monthly caseload reports
• Assist with the implementation and evaluation of UB program activities
• Participate in agency and College Access Department meetings, trainings, committees, and activities as required
• Engage in agency advocacy initiatives
• Support agency and UB efforts to promote youth civic engagement
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance is provided for employees, with partial contributions toward dependent coverage for those working 30 hours or more per week
• 14 days of paid vacation, 13 days paid sick time, and 15 paid holidays/year
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Employee assistance program
• Commuter benefits program
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care costs
• Voluntary disability, life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Discounts to JCYC programs for employee’s family members
• LegalShield and IDShield

What This Job Offers

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