On-Site Academic & Career Coach — Oakland Youth

Destiny Arts Center; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Destiny Arts Center in Oakland seeks an Academic & Career Advisor to bridge academic support with college and job-readiness for high school students and young adults. You will guide students toward graduation, college applications, financial aid, and family advocacy within a creative, supportive environment.

This exempt, salaried role emphasizes collaboration with care teams and independent judgment to align Destiny’s holistic approach with students’ academic, creative, and personal goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of direct youth-development or related experience.
• Comfortable facilitating groups and leading workshops; bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide students through graduation requirements (A-G), credit recovery, and pathways to college or trades.
• Support college applications across community colleges, UC/CSU, and private institutions.
• Help students and families navigate IEP processes and workforce readiness, including internships and employment basics.
• Maintain accurate case notes and coordinate with schools and partner organizations to balance academics and performance opportunities.
• Develop and deliver workforce-readiness workshops and family outreach activities.

Skills

Facilitation & workshops

Bilingual Spanish/English

Independent judgement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling, or related field

Job description

Destiny Arts Center in Oakland seeks an Academic & Career Advisor to bridge academic support with college and job-readiness for high school students and young adults. You will guide students toward graduation, college applications, financial aid, and family advocacy within a creative, supportive environment.

This exempt, salaried role emphasizes collaboration with care teams and independent judgment to align Destiny’s holistic approach with students’ academic, creative, and personal goals.