Job Description

ABOUT ASPIRE

Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998—in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through—Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation.

Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.

The Academic Advisor advises students regarding academic plans and progress, assists the student in making decisions concerning educational goals leading to graduation and beyond. The Academic Advisor will also be involved with post-secondary career and vocational planning. The position requires working closely and collaboratively with the College Academic Counselor, administration, staff, students, and parents.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide services and supports under the advisement of the Academic Counselors in the area of academic, career, and vocational advising to all students
• Co-plan, monitor and direct the 4-year process to student graduation and postsecondary pathway
• Support with student interventions and guidance programs
• Understand student IEP, 504, MTSS and SST plans and collaborate with key stakeholders
• Coordinate, plan, and facilitate school-wide events, college tours/fairs and college exploration activities
• Manage scholarship information
• Support the monitoring and communication to students and families of grades, transcripts and progress towards graduation
• Prepare and deliver college, career, and academic workshops in collaboration with College Academic Counselors
• Coordinate, promote, and educate students and families on Early College opportunities and dual enrollment including applications and enrollment process in collaboration with College Academic Counselor
• Maintain appropriate, confidential records and provide timely reports

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior

• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required knowledge, skills & abilities:

• Maintains professional confidentiality and works collaboratively with College Academic Counselors and school site administration.
• Knowledgeable of high school graduation, A-G and college admissions requirements

Minimum educational level:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• AA degree or equivalent work experience required

Experience required:

• Experience working with parents and families, especially those from under resourced communities
• Experience working with diverse student populations including first-generation, low-income, etc.

Physical requirements:

• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Work authorization requirements:

• Clear the Department of Justice background screening
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Provide health (TB) clearance (renewed every four years)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics are representative of those in a normal office, classroom/school setting which one might encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work indoors in a standard office environment, computer lab, and/or classroom environment
• Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments
• Exposure to dust, oils, and cleaning chemicals
• Some exposure to childhood and other diseases in a school environment
• May be required to work outside of typical work days and office hours to meet operational deadlines

Compensation:
Aspire Public Schools is dedicated to our teammate's well-being! In addition to a competitive base salary that is benchmarked against local districts and charter schools, we offer employees exceptional benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program.

Aspire Public School's pay scale for the College Academic Advisor position is linked here.

Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.