College & Career Readiness Advisor

Volunteers-of-Americ; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Volunteers of America Los Angeles is seeking a Project Advisor to prepare participants for high school graduation and post-secondary education. You will coordinate academic advising, college and career planning, and tutoring services to boost graduation rates and postsecondary enrollment.

The role involves coordinating workshops, tracking progress with Blumen database, and collaborating with agencies to support at-risk students. On-site work in the VOALA program in Los Angeles County is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, social work, counseling.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in an educational setting, TRIO Federal program, or similar program with disadvantaged and at-risk students.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Recruit, select, enroll, and advise students at an assigned High School; conduct outreach to students and community.
• Provide participants at the target school with academic advising and planning, career awareness, assessment, and financial aid information and assistance.
• Develop curriculum and conduct workshops on college and career planning, financial literacy and personal development.
• Coordinate tutorial services at the target school; supervise tutors, instructors and advisors.
• Prepare weekly evaluations and reports; maintain files and records of student progress and outcomes.

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, social work, counseling

Job description

Volunteers of America Los Angeles is seeking a Project Advisor to prepare participants for high school graduation and post-secondary education. You will coordinate academic advising, college and career planning, and tutoring services to boost graduation rates and postsecondary enrollment.

The role involves coordinating workshops, tracking progress with Blumen database, and collaborating with agencies to support at-risk students. On-site work in the VOALA program in Los Angeles County is required.