College Access and Alumni Success Advisor

Job Description

Job Description

WHO WE ARE

At Tulsa Honor Academy (THA), we are on a mission to equip all scholars with the academic skills, content knowledge, and ethical character required for college graduation and life success.

We believe ALL scholars, regardless of race, background, income or ability, can achieve at high levels. We work relentlessly to ensure 100% of scholars are on a path to go to and graduate from a college of their choice, beginning in the fifth grade. 

Opening our doors in 2015 with 92 fifth grade scholars, THA will grow to serve over 1,400 scholars in grades 5-12 across our three schools in the 2026-2027 academic year. 

We keep our five core values at the forefront of our work:

1) Equity at Our Core

• We believe all scholars, regardless of race, background, income or ability, can achieve at high levels.
• We set rigorous academic goals for ALL scholars, and work relentlessly to accomplish them.
• We provide our scholars access to more life opportunities through educational equity, which will empower them to live a life of independence and purpose.

2) Committed to Community

• We lead in service of our scholars and our families.
• We strive for ALL of our scholars to thrive and feel like they belong.
• We work to bring out the best in ourselves and each other.
• We make decisions with our scholars and their futures first in mind.

3) Pursuit of Excellence

• We continuously seek improvement.
• We value and pursue a unified definition of excellence.

4) Real Change Now

• We recognize that our scholars and community deserve a quality education now.
• We use every minute with scholars with intentionality.
• We value effectiveness and efficiency.

5) We Choose Courage

• We are unapologetically college prep.
• We make bold choices in pursuit of our mission and vision.

When you join the THA Familia, you are joining a team with an unwavering commitment to ensuring scholars in our community have access to a high-quality, college preparatory education. One that is focused on developing successful college graduates who will become well-rounded, engaged individuals who will transform their communities. 

Candidates must share our unshakeable belief that all scholars can achieve when given the opportunity. Sound like you? 

WHO YOU ARE

• You are a firm believer that all scholars can go to and graduate from college.
• You demonstrate determination and know that the work is hard, but worth it.
• You display humility through consistent self-reflection, problem solving and implementation of feedback.
• You believe in team first and know that success is not defined by individuals, but by the team itself.
• You demonstrate a commitment to structure knowing that school-wide systems are critical elements of our scholars’ success and network-wide systems support consistency and equity.
• You are a proactive communicator who does so clearly and concisely with scholars, families and staff.
• You are nerdy about ensuring scholars have access to rigorous academic instruction, including deep and complex content.
• You desire to be in the trenches with us and our kids and can engage and motivate diverse stakeholders.
• You are goal-oriented and set meaningful, ambitious goals and achieve success despite potential obstacles or setbacks.
• You are always hungry for more and have a deep desire to be an expert in your field 
• Grit and an indomitable spirit are an instinctual reaction when the work is hard in order to achieve our mission and you display ingenuity, resourcefulness and tenacity to tackle complex problems.

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

The College Access & Alumni Success Advisor is a network role that is integral to achieving Tulsa Honor Academy’s mission of preparing all scholars for college graduation and long-term success. This role supports scholars and families throughout the college and career readiness journey while also helping ensure THA alumni persist and thrive in college and beyond.

The College Access & Alumni Success Advisor works closely with scholars in grades 9–12 to provide the tools, resources, and opportunities needed to navigate the college exploration, application, and matriculation process. Through individualized advising, strategic programming, and strong family partnerships, this role ensures scholars are academically, financially, and emotionally prepared for life after high school.

In addition, the advisor supports THA’s alumni programming by assisting graduates as they transition to college and by helping them persist through degree completion. The role includes building relationships with families—particularly Spanish-speaking families—leading college and career exposure opportunities, and managing key initiatives such as financial aid support, college visits, and scholarship access.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring that THA scholars and alumni are supported not only in gaining access to college, but in successfully completing their post-secondary journeys.

Core Commitments 

• It is hard, but joyful - for kids and adults. You work hard, but love just as hard.
  • Develop a palpably positive school climate with frequent and authentic instances of shared smiling, laughter and enthusiasm where joy is deeply rooted in achievement, the content, and team/individual successes. 
  • Believe that scholar actions and mindsets stem from teacher actions and mindsets
• Back-to-basics, liberal arts school - You have a fundamental belief in teaching kids to be critical thinkers through ELA and STEM.
  • Ensure all scholars complete the cognitive work during the lesson, such as reading, writing, discussion, analysis, meaning-making, computation, and problem-solving
  • Display that you value risk-taking, especially when the work is challenging. Expect all scholars to  attempt all work, take academic risks, and learn from their mistakes.
• Structure Driven School - You sacrifice autonomy in exchange for consistency and commitment to a shared definition of excellence.
  • You sweat the small stuff 
  • Believe that scholars want and need to be held to a higher standard and that scholars are capable of making good choices
  • Teach and enforce school-wide systems, rules and consequences, disciplinary codes, and rewards at all times
  • Know that warm and strict are not opposites 
• Team, team, team - You support our community, learn from one another and respect each other enough to hold high expectations for ourselves and our scholars. 
  • Value parents as our partners
  • Model what you expect because you know adults drive culture 
  • Believe in a all hands on deck mentality 
• Constant Improvement - You model what it really means to receive feedback. 
  • Gain energy from the feedback cycle, not lose it 
  • Looking in the mirror rather than pointing out the window 
  • Use feedback to make productive changes in performance
• Diversity and Equity - You believe institutions thrive with diverse people and backgrounds
  • Ensure our community is an inclusive and safe place
• People, paper, college - What you invest in says a lot about what you prioritize 
  • Developing rigorous instructional materials 
  • Supporting teammates, families and scholars 
  • Do whatever it takes to ensure our scholars go to and graduate from college 

Core Responsibilities

• College Preparation: Are scholars and families positioned to make strong decisions about college? 
  • Educate scholars, families, and team members about basic requirements to be admissible to college for in-state four-year programs, selective four-year programs, and two-year programs. 
  • Support scholars in creating individualized college plans based on student data and student and family preferences for college options, including setting goals for GPA and ACT based on current standings and long-term goals. 
  • Advise each student to identify the right list of reach, match, and safety schools. 
  • Educate families about the application, admission, and enrollment processes.
  • Assist families in preparing organizationally and emotionally well in advance of the scholar’s matriculation

• College Applications, Enrollment, and Financial Readiness: Are scholars and families successfully navigating the process?
  • Create programming differentiated to address the needs of scholars prepared for in-state four-year programs, selective four-year programs, selective four year programs, and two-year programs. 
  • Support scholars in collecting and crafting documentation needed for college applications: score reports, transcripts, personal statements, and other supplemental documents as needed.
  • Support scholars in identifying and applying to scholarship opportunities and external programs such as Posse, QuestBridge, Gates, and other community-based scholarship organizations.
  • Support teachers and advisors in writing meaningful recommendations for scholars. 
  • Lead key financial readiness initiatives such as Oklahoma’s Promise enrollment and other programs that increase access to affordable college pathways.
  • Work with families to ensure all students apply for the FAFSA successfully. Ensure all colleges receive financial aid information and that all scholars accept their financial aid packages in a  timely manner.
• Alumni Support and College Persistence: Are THA alumni supported to persist and thrive in college and beyond?
  • Support the implementation of a tiered system of alumni support that helps THA graduates successfully transition from high school to college and persist through degree completion.
  • Assist alumni with scholarships, FAFSA renewal, transfer applications, re-enrollment, study abroad opportunities, letters of recommendation, and other needs that arise during their college journey.
  • Conduct regular outreach to alumni and provide individualized advising support, including educational planning and referrals to campus or community resources.
  • Collaborate closely with the Senior Alumni Advisor to track alumni progress, support credit completion, and address barriers to college persistence and completion.
• Relationship Building and External Partnerships: Is THA positioned as a source of excellent candidates and strong partnerships?
  • Build and maintain relationships with admissions officers, financial aid offices, and student support staff at colleges and universities to support scholar enrollment and alumni persistence.
  • Coordinate college visits, presentations, and partnership opportunities that strengthen access to post-secondary institutions and programs.
  • Develop relationships with community organizations, scholarship programs, and partner agencies that can provide additional opportunities for scholars and alumni, including internships, mentorship, tutoring, and career development.
  • Support the development of a resource library for scholars, families, and alumni that includes college, career, financial aid, and community support resources.

THE DETAILS

Qualifications/Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) required

Experience

• 2 years of experience in college advising or college admissions preferred
• Experience working in college retention and persistence programming highly preferred
• Proven track record of developing successful program initiatives is highly preferred
• Prior experience in a school serving a similar population to THA’s is preferred 
• Charter school experience is strongly preferred 

Role

• Reports to and coached by the College Readiness Manager and is held accountable by the Director of College Readiness
• Follows THA’s Academic Calendar. 
• Full-time, exempt.
• This role could require traveling to various college campuses across the state of Oklahoma. Candidates must have reliable personal transportation. 
• The role will require occasional evening or weekend programming. 

Compensation and Benefits 

• THA’s starting salary range for Coordinator-level roles begins at $45,000. Salary is commensurate with experience in the education field. THA’s compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package. To learn more about THA’s benefits, visit tulsahonor.org/careers.

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