Graduation Candidate Advocate
About the role
The Graduation Candidate Advocate plays a pivotal role in supporting students who have disengaged from traditional schooling. By building meaningful relationships and providing both academic and non-academic support, this advocate fosters an environment where students feel valued and empowered to achieve their high school diploma.
Key Responsibilities
Enrollment: Assist with the registration and orientation process for new students.
Retention and Attendance: Act as a case manager for a designated cohort, monitoring and documenting attendance. Implement the Retention Protocol through proactive outreach, including texts, calls, and home visits. Identify and address barriers to attendance.
Academics: Deliver one-on-one academic support and interventions, proctor unit tests, and collaborate with the student support team. Engage in professional development to enhance academic support practices.
Advocacy: Advocate for students by identifying solutions and connecting them to academy staff for academic and non-academic support.
Operations: Provide daily operational support, participate in meetings, and support home visits and travel as needed.
Qualifications
Education: Associate degree preferred, but equivalent experience in education, youth mentorship, or case management will be considered.
Experience: 1+ year of relevant experience in educational support, case management, or working with at-risk youth.
Skills: Strong relationship-building, excellent communication, adaptability, and collaboration in a dynamic environment.
Passion: A genuine commitment to supporting students who have disengaged from traditional schooling and a drive to help them succeed.
Technology: Proficiency with learning management systems and educational technology tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual skills (Spanish preferred!)
- Experience in non-traditional educational settings
- Comfort with project-based and competency-based learning approaches