Academic & Career Services Coordinator, TX
Academic & Career Services Coordinator, TX
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Job Description
The Social Justice Learning Institute is dedicated to improving the education health andwell-being of youth of color by empowering them to take hold of their educational futureusing research as a tool for community and social change. SJLI trains students to conductresearch on problems in their community using a rigorous yearlong curriculum whileproviding basic academic support (i.e. tutoring homework assistance academiccounseling etc.) and college preparatory education. SJLI youth learn what it takes toachieve academically to go to college and become civically engaged solution-oriented andcritical participants in the democratic experience. SJLI envisions an educational system
where youth become engaged citizens who discover their best talents and apply them tohelp improve the world they live within.
Job Summary
At SJLI the Academic and Career Services Coordinator provides students with mentorshipand guidance in their academic personal and professional development.
This includes but is not limited to case management developing individual academicplans academic intervention counseling developing partnerships with job/careerorganizations and working alongside school administrators parents and communityorganizations to achieve these goals. These goals culminate in fully preparing students tobe eligible to apply to a 4-year year/2 year institution and/or in a pipeline to be gainfullyemployed after graduation. It is essential to build networks with community organizationsto be able to connect students with opportunities that can propel them in their personalpursuits.
Responsibilities:
1-on-1 Student Support
- Establishes and maintains relationships with students
- Facilitates meetings with students counselors teachers and parents
- Develops individual academic plans with students
- Supports academic intervention work
- Connects students to on-campus resources - Off campus resources too
- In partnership with the Program Instructor establishes relationships with on-campussite staff and administrators.
Postsecondary Planning
- Plans and coordinates college field trips
- Connects students to SAT/ACT prep courses
- Familiar with Common Application and Apply Texas for HBCUs Texas public and
- private colleges and universities and community colleges.
- Creates and facilitates financial aid workshops
- Assists with navigating financial aid
- Assists with the college application process for youth
- Creates and facilitates college application workshops
- Works with college recruiters to do presentations in class
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Support
- Integrate SEL strategies into all student interactions and planning
- Provide support around identity development confidence building goal setting andresilience
- Serve as a caring adult presence who helps students navigate emotional and academicchallenges
- Refer students to mental health resources and provide follow-up as needed
- Foster a positive affirming and inclusive space for all students.
Data Management
- Ability to use SJLIs online databases
- Responsible for collecting and inputting student data from various sources
- Able to collect track and input data effectively
- Ability to create site data reports
- Create monthly reports
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Exceptional interpersonal written and oral communication skills
- Experience in working with young people from a youth development perspective
- Has a social justice framework and is knowledgeable of the tenets of equity.
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to the Social Justice Learning Institutes goals
- guidelines and principles
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Possesses a valid Texas Drivers License
- Ability to obtain a live scan clearance
- Available to work on weeknights and weekends
- Able to form strong relationships with a wide range of constituents including but not
- limited to parents students staff and leadership
- Ability to collaborate in a team environment
Core Competencies:
At SJLI how we approach our work is as important as what weachieve. The following core competencies reflect the values skills and mindsets thatare critical for success in the Academic & Career Services Coordinator role and throughout ourorganization. These competencies guide our hiring decisions inform our performanceevaluations and shape our professional development efforts. We seek candidates who demonstratestrength in these areas and a commitment to continual growth and learning.
Team Member Competencies:
Growth Mindset: Demonstrates a willingness to learn adapt and improvecontinuously in response to evolving youth needs and social justice landscapes.
Mission Driven: Shows a strong commitment to SJLIs mission and valuesintegrating them into all aspects of youth programming and advocacy work.
Communication: Exhibits excellent verbal and written communication skillsadapting style to various audiences including youth community partners andstakeholders.
Ownership: Takes responsibility for youth programs outcomes and stakeholderrelationships showing initiative and follow-through.
Cultural Humility: Demonstrates respect and openness to diverse perspectivesand experiences within the youth communities SJLI serves.
Workload Management: Effectively prioritizes tasks and manages time to meetdeadlines and achieve program goals.
Leadership Competencies:
Develops and Motivates Others: Inspires and supports the growth of youthparticipants volunteers and team members in program activities and advocacyefforts.
Emotional Awareness: Demonstrates empathy and understanding ininteractions with youth team members and community partners particularlywhen addressing sensitive social justice issues.
External Relationship Builder: Cultivates and maintains strong partnershipswith youth-serving organizations schools and other key stakeholders to advanceSJLIs youth-focused initiatives.
Continuous Improvement Minded: Consistently seeks ways to enhance youthprograms engagement strategies and advocacy efforts for greater impact.
Strategic Thinking: Aligns youth programs with SJLIs broader goals andmission anticipating challenges and opportunities in youth engagement andadvocacy.
Manages with Data: Uses data-driven insights to inform decision-makingevaluate the effectiveness of youth programs and improve outcomes.
Candidates are encouraged to share how they have demonstrated these competenciesin their past experiences and how they would apply them in this role. SJLI is committedto supporting the ongoing development of these competencies through mentorshiptraining and professional development opportunities.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in a related field or 1-2 years of counseling or tutoring experience. Although this is an entry-level position understanding the field is essential including knowledge andunderstanding of SEL development and working with students.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
