Student Advocate (Onsite) – Mentor & Retention Champion

Acceleration Academies; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Flexible paid time off

Wellness resources

Professional development opportunities

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Acceleration Academies is seeking a Student Advocate to build meaningful relationships with students and support their journey toward earning a high school diploma through academic and non-academic guidance.

This on-site, relationship-driven role emphasizes outreach, problem-solving, and collaboration with the student support team to remove barriers and re-engage learners. The position suits recent graduates or early-career professionals passionate about education.

Qualifications

• Education-focused role supporting students with disengagement from traditional schooling.
• 0-2 years of experience in educational support, case management, or youth mentoring.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills essential for student advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Assist with enrollment and orientation to set students up for success.
• Manage attendance and retention through proactive outreach and monitoring.
• Contribute to recruitment efforts to attract new students.
• Deliver one-on-one academic support and track learning pathways.
• Advocate for students and connect them with academy staff for support.
• Provide daily operational support and participate in meetings/events.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Acceleration Academies is seeking a Student Advocate to build meaningful relationships with students and support their journey toward earning a high school diploma through academic and non-academic guidance.

This on-site, relationship-driven role emphasizes outreach, problem-solving, and collaboration with the student support team to remove barriers and re-engage learners. The position suits recent graduates or early-career professionals passionate about education.