National Honor Society (NHS) Advisor

Indianola Community School District•Indianola, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The National Honor Society (NHS) Advisor is responsible for overseeing the NHS program at Indianola High School for the 26-27 school year. This role involves student recruitment, managing the selection process, guiding members, handling operational and financial duties, and ensuring adherence to professional and conduct standards.

Requirements

Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above for eligible students (juniors and seniors).
Ability to manage student recruitment and the selection process.
Knowledge of NHS bylaws for membership management, removals, and appeals.
Understanding of fundraising protocols and financial handling procedures.
Ability to ensure qualified adult supervision at all times.
Knowledge of background check requirements for outside service providers.
Enforcement of the district's Good Conduct Rule.
Promotion of character and academic integrity.
Oversight of field trip logistics, including permission slips and transportation.
Adherence to the Smart Dress policy.
Daily checking of voicemail and email with timely responses.

Responsibilities

Identify eligible juniors and seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above for NHS membership.
Communicate with eligible students via email, hold informational meetings, and distribute applications.
Serve as a resource for students regarding application and society requirements.
Collect applications by the deadline and evaluate applicants based on leadership, service, and character.
Facilitate the faculty council's review of applications and final determination of student inductions.
Provide explanations to students not accepted into the society.
Manage student membership, removals, and appeals according to NHS bylaws.
Obtain necessary permissions for fundraising activities.
Ensure all funds raised are promptly turned into the office.
Maintain qualified adult supervision of students at all times during meetings and activities.
Ensure outside service providers working with students undergo background checks.
Enforce the district's Good Conduct Rule and ensure members adhere to it.
Promote exceptional character and academic integrity, addressing plagiarism immediately.
Ensure students have signed permission slips for field trips.
Oversee student transportation for events, ensuring use of school-district vehicles unless otherwise approved.
Act as a chaperone on activity trips.
Conduct yourself professionally and follow the Smart Dress policy.
Check voicemail and email daily, responding to inquiries by the end of the following business day.