Student Re-Engagement & Graduation Advocate

Acceleration Academies; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

FSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Hospital Indemnity

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Flexible PTO

Wellness Resources

Referral Bonus

Certification Reimbursement

Performance Bonuses

401(k) Match

Job summary

Acceleration Academies seeks a Graduation Candidate Advocate to build relationships with students disengaged from traditional schooling and guide them toward earning a high school diploma. You will mentor and advocate, delivering both academic and non‑academic support to empower students and remove barriers to progression.

The role is highly relationship‑driven, requiring persistent outreach, problem‑solving, and collaboration with center staff.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree preferred, but equivalent experience in education, youth mentorship, or case management will be considered.
• Experience: 0-2 years of relevant experience in educational support, case management, or working with at‑risk youth.
• Skills: Strong relationship‑building, excellent communication, adaptability, and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the registration and enrollment process for new students.
• Provide comprehensive support during student orientation to set the stage for success.
• Act as a case manager for a designated cohort of students, monitoring and documenting regular attendance.
• Implement the Acceleration Academy Retention Protocol through proactive outreach (texts, calls, home visits).
• Identify root causes of disengagement and remove barriers to attendance and progression.
• Utilize technology tools for daily monitoring and maintenance of attendance and retention records.
• Contribute to canvassing and recruitment efforts to attract new students.
• Deliver one‑on‑one academic support and interventions to facilitate student learning.
• Collaborate with the student support team to track learning pathways and monitor behavior.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Adaptability

Team 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 disengaged from traditional schooling and guide them toward earning a high school diploma. You will mentor and advocate, delivering both academic and non‑academic support to empower students and remove barriers to progression.

The role is highly relationship‑driven, requiring persistent outreach, problem‑solving, and collaboration with center staff.