Student Advocate, LPP

About Le Moyne College:

Le Moyne College located in Syracuse N.Y. is an independent college established by the Jesuits in 1946 to provide students with a values-based comprehensive academic program designed to foster intellectual excellence and preparation for a life of leadership and service. Today Le Moyne has evolved into a nationally acclaimed college of liberal arts and sciences that draws students from across the U.S. and abroad.

Our Mission:

Le Moyne College is a diverse learning community that strives for academic excellence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition through its comprehensive programs rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. Its emphasis is on education of the whole person and on the search for meaning and value as integral parts of the intellectual life. Le Moyne College seeks to prepare its members for leadership and service in their personal and professional lives to promote a more just society.

Le Moyne College aims to advance the values of diversity and inclusiveness at the college. To do this Le Moyne seeks scholars and professionals who bring innovation creativity and impact to the campus and who bring greater depth breadth and diversity to our campus community.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Student Advocate fosters a program environment conducive to the academic social and personal development of students in grades 8-12. Our goal is to help students stay in school graduate and plan for their future.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Job duties specific to this position:

• Partner individually with students through targeted mentorship to build self-direction and actionable paths toward future goals.

• Motivating students collectively and individually to achieve academic success through encouraging advising and planning strategies.

• Providing academic assistance to students including tutoring homework assistance and exam review in all subject areas and assistance in standardized test preparation.

• Encouraging student completion and reviewing of PLPs and SEAs to drive individual case management.

• Handling other duties as assigned.

Job expectations for all Le Moyne College employees:

• Demonstrates and role-models all of Le Moynes mission-based competencies (collaboration communication diversity integrity leadership and service) in every interaction with all community members and external parties.

• Strengthen digital literacy skills through education and the application of digital technologies in order to effectively engage in information gathering utilization and data management while promoting a security culture.

• Supports cura personalis by treating all individuals with dignity professionalism and kindness.

• Promotes cura apostolica by aligning professional goals objectives and performance with colleges strategic goals.

• Demonstrates excellent work attendance reliability and work ethic.

• Attends and actively participates in required meetings and training sessions.

• Complies and adheres to all of Le Moynes established policies procedures and codes of conduct at all times including all health and safety requirements and regulations to promote desired behavior and build awareness.

• Must complete all required federal state institution and department trainings.

• Engages in a planned program of professional development. Continually maintains skills and knowledge relative to the position and technology industry including best practice evolving operational requirements and industry trends.

• Performs a variety of related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree

• NYS K-12 Teaching Certification preferred

• An interest in and commitment to academic achievement for high school students

• An understanding of and comfort with culturally diverse populations

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Flexibility and adaptability are essential

Additional Information:

Pay Range: $18.00 per hour

Equal Employment Opportunity

Le Moyne College prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy citizenship & immigrationor any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization including hiring recruiting promotion termination layoff recall leave of absence compensation benefits training and apprenticeship. Le Moyne makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications merit and business needs at the time.

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position please click the Apply Now button and submit the required materials for consideration:

* Cover letter outlining your interest in the position
* Current resume
* Contact information for 3 professional references