Student Success Advocate for Diploma Pathways

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible PTO

Wellness programs

Employee referrals

Certification reimbursement

Bonuses

Life Insurance

Job summary

Acceleration Academies in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Graduation Candidate Advocate to build relationships with students and support their path to earning a high school diploma through personalized, flexible learning.

The role focuses on mentorship, attendance monitoring, enrollment assistance, and collaboration with educators to remove barriers to graduation. Recent graduates or early-career professionals are welcome to apply, with comprehensive benefits and room to grow.

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.
• Passion: A genuine commitment to supportingstudents who have disengaged from traditional schooling and a drive to help them succeed.
• Technology: Proficiency with learning management systems and educational technology tools.

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 work to remove barriers not just complete outreach attempts.
• Utilize technology tools for efficient daily monitoring and maintenance of student 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 and complement the work of center professionals.
• Collaborate closely with the student support team to track learning pathways, monitor behavior, and implement transition plans, including incentive programs to bolster student achievement.
• Partner with team members to problem-solve student challenges and improve engagement outcomes
• Engage in professional development activities to enhance academic support practices.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree preferred

Experience in education/youth mentorship/case management

Tools

Learning management systems

Educational technology tools

Job description

Acceleration Academies in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Graduation Candidate Advocate to build relationships with students and support their path to earning a high school diploma through personalized, flexible learning.

The role focuses on mentorship, attendance monitoring, enrollment assistance, and collaboration with educators to remove barriers to graduation. Recent graduates or early-career professionals are welcome to apply, with comprehensive benefits and room to grow.