Student Success & Graduation Advocate

Acceleration Academies, LLC; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with up to 4% match

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Flexible paid time off

Employer wellness resources

Job summary

Acceleration Academies in Las Vegas, NV seeks a Graduation Candidate Advocate to mentor students pursuing a high school diploma through personalized, flexible learning. You will build strong relationships, remove barriers to attendance, and provide academic plus non‑academic support to empower learners.

The role is team‑driven and requires proactive outreach, problem solving, and commitment to student progress.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred; equivalent experience in education, youth mentorship, or case management will be considered.
• 1+ year of relevant experience in educational support, case management, or working with at-risk youth.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Experience 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.
• Deliver one-on-one academic support and interventions to facilitate student learning and complement the work of center professionals.
• Proctor unit tests one-on-one and support small-group proctoring in the virtual school setting.
• Collaborate with the student support team to track learning pathways, monitor behavior, and implement transition plans.
• 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

LMS proficiency

Edtech tools

Education

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Acceleration Academies in Las Vegas, NV seeks a Graduation Candidate Advocate to mentor students pursuing a high school diploma through personalized, flexible learning. You will build strong relationships, remove barriers to attendance, and provide academic plus non‑academic support to empower learners.

The role is team‑driven and requires proactive outreach, problem solving, and commitment to student progress.