Student Graduation Advocate

Acceleration Academies; Miami Gardens (FL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Flexible paid time off

Wellness support

Employee referral incentives

Professional development support

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Acceleration Academies seeks a Graduation Candidate Advocate to build relationships with students, provide academic and non-academic support, and help them earn their high school diploma. The role emphasizes persistence, outreach, problem-solving, and removing barriers to attendance and progress.

Ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals in education, student support, or case management. On-site position with a strong focus on outcomes and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred, or equivalent experience in education, youth mentorship, or case management.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience in educational support, case management, or working with at-risk youth.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, adaptability, and collaboration skills.
• Passion for supporting students disengaged from traditional schooling.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the registration and enrollment process for new students.
• Provide comprehensive support during student orientation.
• Act as a case manager for a designated cohort of students and monitor attendance.
• Implement retention protocols through proactive outreach (texts, calls, home visits).
• Identify root causes of disengagement and remove barriers to attendance and progress.
• Deliver one-on-one academic support and interventions to facilitate learning.
• Collaborate with student support team to track learning paths and behavior.
• Engage in professional development to enhance academic support practices.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Adaptability

Collaboration

Education

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Learning management systems

Educational technology tools

Job description

Acceleration Academies seeks a Graduation Candidate Advocate to build relationships with students, provide academic and non-academic support, and help them earn their high school diploma. The role emphasizes persistence, outreach, problem-solving, and removing barriers to attendance and progress.

Ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals in education, student support, or case management. On-site position with a strong focus on outcomes and community engagement.