Student Council Advisor & Leadership Mentor

Sylvania; Minnesota; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a High School Student Council Advisor to guide elected student leaders as they organize school events and develop leadership skills. This role fosters an inclusive, democratic environment with strong emphasis on civic literacy, organizational skills, and financial literacy.

The advisor provides guardrails, administrative backing, and logistics while supporting students in ownership of their initiatives and in building a positive school culture.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills, financial management competence, conflict resolution, and excellent communication.
• Before or after school meetings with student council leaders along with nights or weekends for event supervision.

Responsibilities

• Train elected officers and representatives in meeting procedures, project management, and public speaking.
• Facilitate regular council meetings (once a month), ensuring students lead the agenda and record detailed minutes.
• Mentor students through interpersonal conflicts, team-building exercises, and ethical decision-making.
• Promote student council initiatives to the wider community and encourage a culture of school spirit and inclusivity.
• Oversee the student-led planning, budgeting, and execution of major school events (e.g., Homecoming, Snow Week, pep rallies, and dances).
• Coordinate event logistics, scheduling/reservations, purchasing items, custodial requests, etc.
• Act as the primary chaperone or coordinate faculty chaperones for all council-sponsored activities.
• Assist the student leaders with managing the budget and financial accounts in compliance with school district policies.
• Supervise all fundraising initiatives and ensure proper accounting for cash collection, purchase orders, and deposits.
• Maintain the council’s constitution and bylaws, ensuring election processes are fair, transparent, and democratic.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Financial management

Conflict resolution

Excellent communication

Education

Current employment within the school district (preferred for internal stipend positions)

Job description

Sylvania is seeking a High School Student Council Advisor to guide elected student leaders as they organize school events and develop leadership skills. This role fosters an inclusive, democratic environment with strong emphasis on civic literacy, organizational skills, and financial literacy.

The advisor provides guardrails, administrative backing, and logistics while supporting students in ownership of their initiatives and in building a positive school culture.