Academic Advisor

Academic Advisor The Advisor is the primary point of contact for assigned students/families for non-instructional matters. The role helps foster a high touch approach to educational support and exhibits a commitment and desire to provide the best experience possible for students and families. The role empowers families to increase their involvement and assist in their student's education, facilitates engagement in school activities and provides clear and consistent communication regarding school expectations and activities. This is an 11 month position. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Oversees a caseload of students assigned to as the primary point of contact with the school; Monitors student participation and works to contact students who do not attend; Ensures a Strong Start at the school with on-boarding families through orientation; Identifies students showing signs of academic decline as determined by course grades, log-ins, course activity, attendance, missing assignments, and initiates appropriate student support interventions; Arranges support conferences as needed to address performance concerns; Assists students in creating Student Support plans; Provides a reactive response to students who reach out for support; Provides proactive outreach to students identified at risk using the Student Success Program referral tracker; Provides ongoing re-registration support; Serves as a liaison between the student, Success Partner (designated parent or guardian) and teachers to ensure that all school personnel understand how to contact and communicate with the student in a manner that builds ties between the student and the school; Provides outreach and support to families who respond to Students First Check In surveys as it relates to family engagement to enhance the sense of community and belonging; Provides individualized attention and support to students and Success Partners identified for training gaps or requested networking within the school community; Serves as a point of contact for all non-instructional issues after placement, ensuring students have all necessary equipment and know both how and when to access their courses; Initiates meaningful contact by phone with students and their Success Partners; Participates in the live Online orientation sessions; Oversees weekly office hours/help sessions to support new families through the Strong Start process; Serves as a liaison between students and/or Success Partners and teachers and/or administration; Identifies school programs, resources, assistance to help each family make the most of what the schools have to offer; Increases professional knowledge and skills by attending required staff meetings; participating in school and Accel sponsored Professional Development and seeking other professional learning opportunities; Performs other duties as assigned. Benefits: Yes Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Minimum Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree NDE Substitute Teacher License Start Date: 3/27/2025