Student Advisor Urban Scholars Community Schools

Position Title

Student Advisor

Department

Community Schools

Site/Location

Urban Scholars Community School/Bronx 10456

JobClassification(HR Use Only)

Non-Exempt

Full Time

SalaryRange

$45000

Reports To

Community School Director

MISSION STATEMENT

East Side House cares for the individuals families and communities we serve by expanding opportunities to live more fulfilling lives through education career and supportive services.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/ Objective

East Side House (ESH) is a community resource in theBronxandNorthernManhattan. We believe education is the key that enables all people to createeconomicand civic opportunities for themselves theirfamiliesand Programaligns with our mission by providinghigh-qualityprograms and services within community centers and school partnerships.

Reporting to theProgram DirectortheStudent Advisoris responsibletoStudent Advisor will provide support over a wide variety of areas including college and career readiness academic progress monitoring day-to-day student issues social-emotional and personal Advisorwillfollow the Primary Person Model where they will be the first point of contact for studentsparentsand staff a member of theSmithYABCtheStudent Advisorisexpected towork collaboratively withourpartneratschool faculty and staff to ensure each students academic success.

Essential Functionsand Responsibilities

Under the supervision ofthe Program DirectortheStudentAdvisorwillbe responsible forbut not limited to the following:

• Be a primary person of contact for a caseload of approximately 50 students

• Conduct intakeinterviews with students and family members

• Conduct daily attendance academic and social-emotional outreach via phone remotely or home visit

• Consult with guidance counselors on student credit accumulation graduation date and post-secondary plans

• Consult with teachers and provide feedback to students on academic performance

• Refer students to academic and support services as needed

• Attend administrative meetings programtrainingand staff development. Meetings may require virtual attendance

• Meetwithcaseloads in a group or individual setting toassistthem in their academic career and personal goals. Some individual and group work will require the usage of remote platforms or be socially distanced

• Conduct workshops social-emotional groups interest groups or other groups for caseload

• Educate students about colleges the college admissions process FAFSA trends procedures and testing; advise students as they go through the process and help them aspire realistically and choose wisely

• Walk students through employment opportunities

• Conduct informal counseling sessions for students to support their social-emotional development

• Document all interactions with students on Salesforce Google Suite and other data systems asrequired

• Participate in civic and community building efforts and activities as assigned via East Side House Community Development

• Participateandhelparrange field tripsspecial eventsand extracurricular activities

• Provide other program support functions asrequired

• Maintain flexible hours and workdays some overnight tripsrequired

• Some evenings weekends and remote workrequired

Please note that in case of a DOE shutdown ESH willre-issueprotocols accordingly.

Other Duties

Pleasenote thatthis job description is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that arerequired ofthe employee for this job. Dutiesresponsibilitiesand activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

To perform this position successfully theStudentAdvisormust be able to fulfillallthe elements of the job description to the highest standard and be able to work well with colleagues in a high energy and collaborative work include:

Education/ Experience

• B.A/ B.S.W. degree isrequiredwith at least two years youth services experience.

• Excellent verbal analytical written communication and organizational skills.

• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and multi-task.

• Strong interpersonal skills and time management skills.

• Demonstrated knowledge of community service/ development.

• Minimum ofintermediate knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office including Word and Teams / Google Suite Zoom and other applications.

Competencies

• Problem Solving/ Analysis

• Communication Proficiency

• Customer Service/ Client Focus

• Teamwork Orientation

• Time Management/Ability to meet deadlines

Clearance

Employees must beclearto work at is contingent upon successful completion of background checks and/or screenings.

Supervisory Responsibility

N/A

Physical Demands

This role may involve occasionalliftingor movingof items up to 25 pounds and routine use of standard office be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Expected WorkSchedule
The workscheduleexpected for this positionis:Monday- Friday 7:30am-3:30PM

Asaligned to the needs of the schedule may be adjusted based on ESHs operational needs with notice provided whenever possible.

EEO Statement

East Side House (ESH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.