Student Success Advisor – College & Career

Volunteers-of-Americ; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Volunteers of America Los Angeles is seeking a Project Advisor to prepare participants for high school graduation and post‑secondary education. You will coordinate tutoring, college and career advising, and academic progress monitoring at assigned high schools.

The role emphasizes outreach, curriculum development, financial aid guidance, and collaboration with VOALA and community resources to improve graduation rates and post‑secondary enrollment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, social work, or counseling from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional or personal experience working in an educational setting, TRIO Federal program, or similar program with disadvantaged and at‑risk students.
• Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree in education, social work or counseling and TRIO/Upward Bound experience, bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, enroll, and advise students at an assigned high school; conduct outreach to students and community.
• Provide academic advising, career awareness, college information, financial aid guidance, and college entrance exam info.
• Develop curriculum and conduct workshops on college and career planning, financial literacy, and personal development.
• Coordinate tutorial services; supervise tutors and advisors; monitor program progress.
• Plan college visits and organize educational group activities, ensuring safety of all participants.
• Prepare weekly evaluations and reports; maintain accurate participant files and privacy.
• Collaborate with VOALA programs and external resources to support student success.
• Report to Project Director; ensure program objectives are met; assist with APR data collection.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

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Education

Bachelor's degree in education, social work, counseling

Tools

Blumen database

Job description

Volunteers of America Los Angeles is seeking a Project Advisor to prepare participants for high school graduation and post‑secondary education. You will coordinate tutoring, college and career advising, and academic progress monitoring at assigned high schools.

The role emphasizes outreach, curriculum development, financial aid guidance, and collaboration with VOALA and community resources to improve graduation rates and post‑secondary enrollment.