Evening School (YouthBuild Philly Flex) - Student Advisor

YouthBuild Philly; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan

Supportive and collaborative work env

Generous time off

Job summary

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School invites applications for the Evening School Student Advisor position (YouthBuild Philly Flex). This part-time, 10-month role acts as the primary case manager for students in the evening program, helping identify barriers to success, track attendance and academics, and develop clear postsecondary plans.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree with a Master’s preferred, strong relationship skills, and a commitment to supporting students balancing work, family,

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree is required; a Master’s Degree is strongly preferred.
• Three or more years of case management or youth support experience are highly preferred.
• Knowledge of Philadelphia-based community resources is advantageous.
• Experience working with opportunity youth or in alternative education settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct student needs assessments and develop individualized action plans.
• Identify and address barriers to attendance, academic success, and persistence.
• Monitor daily attendance and conduct follow up outreach as needed.
• Monitor academic progress and collaborate with teachers to support student success.
• Maintain accurate case notes, documentation, and compliance records.
• Connect students to school-based and community-based resources.
• Support postsecondary planning and coordinate with Senior Seminar and workforce staff.
• Facilitate intervention meetings and monitor student progress plans.
• Provide mentorship to a cohort of 4-5 students, offering consistent academic and personal support to help them stay on track toward meeting graduation requirements.
• Perform other duties, as assigned by the Evening School Principal.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

Job Title: Student Advisor, Evening School (YouthBuild Philly Flex)

Part-Time, 10 month

Reports To: Evening School Principal

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Hours of Operation:

The YouthBuild Evening School Program (YouthBuild Philly Flex) operates on an evening schedule designed for students who work during the day. This role is part-time and requires availability during evening instructional hours, typically 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM, along with occasional additional time for planning, professional development, and student events.

Who We Are:

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School is a tuition free public charter high school serving young people ages 17-20 who have been pushed out of traditional schools. Our program supports students in earning a high school diploma while gaining career exposure, industry certifications, and postsecondary pathways. YouthBuild operates within a restorative, community centered culture grounded in respect, excellence, and perseverance. The Evening School (YouthBuild Philly Flex) is a new program designed for students who are working during the day and need a flexible pathway to earn their diploma and build a career path.

The Opportunity:

The Evening School Student Advisor serves as the primary case manager for students in the evening program. This role supports students in identifying and reducing barriers to success, monitoring academic and attendance progress, and developing clear postsecondary plans.

Evening School students often balance work, family responsibilities, and school. This role requires strong relationship building, proactive outreach, and a commitment to student persistence and graduation.

Who You Are:

• Deeply aligned to YouthBuild’s mission and believe in second chances and re engagement
• Thrive in fast paced, evolving environments and enjoy building systems from the ground up
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and solutions driven
• Collaborative and relationship centered
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and cross functional projects
• Bring a strong sense of ownership and initiative
• A Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree strongly preferred

Highly preferred...

• Three or more years of case management or youth support experience
• Knowledge of Philadelphia based community resources preferred
• Experience working with opportunity youth or alternative education settings preferred

Start-of-Year Planning & Orientation:

Prior to the start of the school year, the Evening School Student Advisor will participate in onboarding, orientation, and collaborative planning to prepare for the launch of the Evening School Program.

This includes:

• Participating in new staff orientation and professional development
• Collaborating with school leadership and colleagues to understand program structures, schedules, and student supports
• Engaging in curriculum planning and unit preparation prior to the start of instruction
• Preparing classroom systems, materials, and expectations for the start of the school year

What You Will Do:

• Conduct student needs assessments and develop individualized action plans
• Identify and address barriers to attendance, academic success, and persistence
• Monitor daily attendance and conduct follow up outreach as needed
• Monitor academic progress and collaborate with teachers to support student success
• Maintain accurate case notes, documentation, and compliance records
• Connect students to school based and community based resources
• Support postsecondary planning and coordinate with Senior Seminar and workforce staff
• Facilitate intervention meetings and monitor student progress plans
• Provide mentorship to a cohort of 4-5 students, offering consistent academic and personal support to help them stay on track toward meeting graduation requirements
• Perform other duties, as assigned by the Evening School Principal

What We Offer You:

• Competitive hourly rate ($40.00 per hour)
• Option to enroll in our 401(k) savings plan
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Strong community support and involvement
• Generous time off

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, veteran status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Salary Description $40.00 per hour