Student Advocate - 2026/2027

Phipps; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Phipps Neighborhoods seeks a Student Advocate to work with elementary to high school students, delivering academic and enrichment activities aimed at improving attendance and reducing absenteeism.

The role involves mentoring, developing lesson plans, coordinating group workshops, and coordinating with families and school staff to support student success.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or HSE required.
• Minimum of 12 college credits preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and computer literacy.
• Bilingual (Spanish speaking) preferred.
• Enthusiasm, creativity and initiative.
• A sense of humor and a sense of urgency.
• Candidate should be able to multitask and take direction well.
• Able to deal with crisis in an appropriate manner.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student mentoring and enrichment activities to improve attendance and academics.
• Provide supervision and ensure student safety at all times during activities.
• Engage students in project-based learning activities.
• Monitor student attendance during day and after-school activities.
• Develop lesson plans and curriculum aligned with program schedule and outcomes.
• Conduct attendance interventions with students and/or parents.
• Document student progress related to achievement, attendance and outcomes.
• Plan and facilitate group workshops promoting student success and addressing concerns.
• Support school initiatives such as lunch groups and classroom supports.
• Establish a comfortable environment with consistent age-appropriate expectations.
• Maintain professional relationships with students, parents and school staff.
• Model appropriate practices and behaviors at all times.
• Uphold Phipps Neighborhoods policies and procedures.
• Ensure proper use of supplies and materials.
• Maintain open communication with parents, students and school personnel.
• Communicate respectfully with staff, parents, students and community members to protect reputation.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Oral and written communication

Computer literacy

Bilingual (Spanish)

Enthusiasm and initiative

Multitasking

Crisis management

Education

High School Diploma or HSE

12 college credits preferred

Job description

Position Summary

Student Advocate will work closely with either elementary, middle and/or high school students, helping them to achieve their best in both academic and non-academic settings. He/she develops, implements, and participates in a range of activities all geared towards assisting students with positive enrichment that transcends their school career. Student Advocates will help students develop intrinsic and individualized strategies for meeting their goals and improving their academic and social skills. The primary goal of a Student Advocate is to provide support and structures to students to help them graduate, increase their daily attendance and reduce chronic absenteeism. The Student Advocate will meet this goal by facilitating small group interventions, and helping identify specific student needs.

Position Summary

Student Advocate will work closely with either elementary, middle and/or high school students, helping them to achieve their best in both academic and non-academic settings. He/she develops, implements, and participates in a range of activities all geared towards assisting students with positive enrichment that transcends their school career. Student Advocates will help students develop intrinsic and individualized strategies for meeting their goals and improving their academic and social skills. The primary goal of a Student Advocate is to provide support and structures to students to help them graduate, increase their daily attendance and reduce chronic absenteeism. The Student Advocate will meet this goal by facilitating small group interventions, and helping identify specific student needs.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Facilitate success mentoring and enrichment activities designed to improve attendance and academic performance of students
• Provide supervision and ensure the safety of students at all times including scheduled events either in or out of the school building.
• Engage students in a wide range of project-based learning activities
• Accurately monitor student attendance during day school and after school activities
• Develop lesson plans and curriculum in accordance with program schedule, programmatic themes, objectives and outcomes
• Conduct attendance interventions with students and/or parents.
• Document student progress as it relates to student achievement, successes, and attendance.
• Plan and facilitate group workshops that promote student success and identify areas of concern.
• Support school initiatives, such as lunch groups, push-ins/classroom supports, and advisories.
• Establish a comfortable environment for students while adhering to and continuing the implementation of clear, consistent age-appropriate expectations and rules.
• Maintain a professional working relationship with students, parents and school personnel.
• Model appropriate practices and behaviors at all times.
• Uphold Phipps Neighborhoods policies and procedures
• Ensure proper use of supplies and materials
• Maintain ongoing open communication with parents, students and school personnel.
• Communicate with all staff, parents, students and community members respectfully and politely thus ensuring the reputation and integrity of Phipps Neighborhoods Inc.
• Attend staff meetings, professional development workshops and program events.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Community School Director.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have at least a High School Diploma or HSE, minimum of 12 college credits preferred
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as strong classroom management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and computer literacy
• Bilingual (Spanish speaking) preferred
• Enthusiasm, creativity and initiative
• A sense of humor and a sense of urgency
• Candidate should be able to multitask and take direction well
• Able to deal with crisis in an appropriate manner

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Phipps Houses and Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, ancestry, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.