Student Advocate
About the role
At Acceleration Academies, we believe in transforming the lives of students who have disengaged from traditional schooling to achieve their high school diploma through personalized, flexible learning and innovative educational practices. We empower young adults to earn their high school diploma tuition‑free by partnering with school districts nationwide. Our dropout recovery and student re‑engagement programs are supported by cutting‑edge technology and a commitment to compassionate, impactful teaching.
We are hiring Student Advocates across all academy locations. If you have experience supporting, mentoring, or advocating for students, and you want to help young people who have stepped away from a traditional high school earn their diploma, we want to hear from you. While a position may not be available at this time, we actively recruit on an ongoing basis. When an opening arises near you, our Talent Acquisition team will reach out to connect. When you apply, our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch about current and upcoming openings that align with your background and location preferences. Our Student Advocate openings are onsite positions; Advocates are expected to be present at their assigned academy location during scheduled academy hours.
The Student Advocate is at the heart of our mission, building meaningful relationships with students to support their journey toward earning their high school diploma. Graduation Candidate Advocates act as mentors and advocates, providing both academic and non‑academic support while fostering an environment where students feel valued and empowered. This role is highly relationship‑driven and persistence‑focused, requiring consistent outreach, problem‑solving, and a commitment to understanding and removing barriers that prevent students from attending and progressing. This role is ideal for recent graduates or early‑career professionals looking to build experience in education, student support, or case management.
Responsibilities
- Enrollment: Assist with the registration and enrollment process for new students; provide comprehensive support during student orientation to set the stage for success.
- Retention and Attendance: Act as a case manager for a designated cohort of students, monitoring and documenting regular attendance; implement the Acceleration Academy Retention Protocol through proactive outreach (e.g., texts, calls, home visits); identify root causes of disengagement and work to remove barriers; utilize technology tools for efficient daily monitoring and maintenance of student attendance and retention records.
- Recruitment: Contribute to canvassing and recruitment efforts to attract new students.
- Academics: Deliver one‑on‑one academic support and interventions to facilitate student learning and complement the work of center professionals; collaborate closely with the student support team to track learning pathways, monitor behavior, and implement transition plans, including incentive programs to bolster student achievement; partner with team members to problem‑solve student challenges and improve engagement outcomes; engage in professional development activities to enhance academic support practices.
- Advocacy: Advocate for students by assisting in identifying solutions and connecting them to academy staff for academic and non‑academic support.
- Operations: Provide daily operational support for the academy; participate actively in academy meetings and school or community events; support home visits and local travel, as needed, to re‑engage students; perform additional duties as assigned to support the overall mission of the academy.
- Core responsibilities: Consistent, reliable attendance during scheduled work hours; on‑site presence (for roles designated as in‑person/onsite); management of assigned workload and productivity expectations; ability to perform job functions in an open, student‑centered workspace.
Requirements
- Education: Associate degree preferred, but equivalent experience in education, youth mentorship, or case management will be considered.
- Experience: 0‑2 years of relevant experience in educational support, case management, or working with at‑risk youth.
- Physical work environment: Regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands; occasionally lift up to 20 pounds; work in a collaborative classroom or office setting; occasional exposure to outdoor weather during events.