Student Advocate, LPP

LMC Le Moyne College; United States; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Le Moyne College in Syracuse, NY seeks a Student Advocate to foster a program environment that supports the academic, social, and personal growth of students in grades 8-12. The role focuses on keeping students in school, supporting graduation, and planning for their futures.

The position involves targeted mentorship, motivational advising, and providing tutoring across subjects, with a strong emphasis on equity, diverse populations, and professional development within the college’s mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree NYS K-12 Teaching Certification preferred.
• Interest in, and commitment to, academic achievement for high school students.
• Understanding of and comfort with culturally diverse populations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students individually to build self-direction and actionable paths toward future goals.
• Motivate students to achieve academic success through advising and planning strategies.
• Provide academic assistance including tutoring, homework help and exam review across subjects.
• Encourage completion of PLP’s and SEA’s to drive case management.
• Attend required meetings and training and comply with policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree NYS K-12 Teaching Certification preferred

Job description

About Le Moyne College:

Le Moyne College, located in Syracuse, N.Y., is an independent college established by the Jesuits in 1946 to provide students with a values-based, comprehensive academic program designed to foster intellectual excellence and preparation for a life of leadership and service. Today, Le Moyne has evolved into a nationally acclaimed college of liberal arts and sciences that draws students from across the U.S. and abroad.

Our Mission: Le Moyne College is a diverse learning community that strives for academic excellence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition through its comprehensive programs rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. Its emphasis is on education of the whole person and on the search for meaning and value as integral parts of the intellectual life. Le Moyne College seeks to prepare its members for leadership and service in their personal and professional lives to promote a more just society. Le Moyne College aims to advance the values of diversity and inclusiveness at the college. To do this, Le Moyne seeks scholars and professionals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to the campus, and who bring greater depth, breadth, and diversity to our campus community.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Student Advocate fosters a program environment conducive to the academic, social, and personal development of students in grades 8-12. Our goal is to help students stay in school, graduate, and plan for their future.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Partner individually with students through targeted mentorship to build self-direction and actionable paths toward future goals.
• Motivating students collectively and individually to achieve academic success through encouraging, advising, and planning strategies.
• Providing academic assistance to students including tutoring, homework assistance, and exam review in all subject areas, and assistance in standardized test preparation.
• Encouraging student completion and reviewing of PLP’s and SEA’s to drive individual case management.
• Handling other duties as assigned.
• Job expectations for all Le Moyne College employees: Demonstrates and role-models all of Le Moyne’s mission-based competencies (collaboration, communication, diversity, integrity, leadership and service) in every interaction with all community members and external parties.
• Strengthen digital literacy skills through education and the application of digital technologies in order to effectively engage in information gathering, utilization and data management while promoting a security culture.
• Supports cura personalis by treating all individuals with dignity, professionalism and kindness.
• Promotes cura apostolica by aligning professional goals, objectives, and performance with college’s strategic goals.
• Demonstrates excellent work attendance, reliability and work ethic.
• Attends and actively participates in required meetings and training sessions.
• Complies and adheres to all of Le Moyne’s established policies, procedures and codes of conduct at all times, including all health and safety requirements and regulations, to promote desired behavior and build awareness.
• Must complete all required federal, state, institution and department trainings.
• Engages in a planned program of professional development.
• Continually maintains skills and knowledge relative to the position and technology industry including best practice, evolving operational requirements, and industry trends.
• Performs a variety of related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree NYS K-12 Teaching Certification preferred
• An interest in, and commitment to, academic achievement for high school students
• An understanding of and comfort with culturally diverse populations
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Flexibility and adaptability are essential

Additional Information

Pay Range: $18.00 per hour

Equal Employment Opportunity

Le Moyne College prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship & immigration or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Le Moyne makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Le Moyne College Mission

Le Moyne College is a diverse learning community that strives for academic excellence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition through its comprehensive programs rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. Its emphasis is on education of the whole person and on the search for meaning and value as integral parts of the intellectual life. Le Moyne College seeks to prepare its members for leadership and service in their personal and professional lives to promote a more just society. Le Moyne College aims to advance the values of diversity and inclusiveness at the college. To do this, Le Moyne seeks scholars and professionals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to the campus, and who bring greater depth, breadth, and diversity to our campus community.

Le Moyne College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, persons of color, and Jesuits to apply for employment.