Onsite Student Advocate: Mentorship & Support

Acceleration Academies; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Insurance coverage

Flexible PTO

Wellness programs

Referral bonuses

Professional development

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Acceleration Academies is hiring Student Advocates across the United States to support graduation for students disengaged from traditional schooling. Advocates build relationships, mentor students, and help navigate enrollment, orientation, and ongoing attendance.

This onsite role emphasizes outreach, case-management style support, and collaboration with the student-support team to remove barriers and keep students engaged toward earning their high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred, but equivalent experience in education, youth mentorship, or case management will be considered.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience in educational support, case management, or working with at-risk youth.
• Strong relationship-building, excellent communication, adaptability, and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• A genuine commitment to supporting students who have disengaged from traditional schooling and a drive to help them succeed.
• Proficiency with learning management systems and educational technology tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the registration and enrollment process for new students.
• Provide comprehensive support during student orientation to set the stage for success.
• Act as a case manager for a designated cohort of students, monitoring attendance and retention.
• Identify root causes of disengagement and work to remove barriers to attendance and progress.
• Deliver one-on-one academic support and interventions to facilitate student learning in collaboration with the student-support team.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Adaptability

Collaboration

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Acceleration Academies is hiring Student Advocates across the United States to support graduation for students disengaged from traditional schooling. Advocates build relationships, mentor students, and help navigate enrollment, orientation, and ongoing attendance.

This onsite role emphasizes outreach, case-management style support, and collaboration with the student-support team to remove barriers and keep students engaged toward earning their high school diploma.