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Student Advisor

Location
Philadelphia, PA
Work type
Full Time
Posted
2026-07-20

Job description

What you’ll Do:

You will…

Student Success & Caseload Management

Serve as the primary case manager for an assigned caseload of students.
Develop and implement individualized Student Success Plans to support student persistence, graduation, and postsecondary success.
Monitor student progress and adjust interventions to address academic, attendance, behavioral, social-emotional, and family-related challenges.
Serve as the primary point of contact for students and families.
Barrier Removal & Student Stabilization

Assess student needs and identify barriers impacting student success.
Connect students and families to school-based and community-based resources.
Support students in accessing essential benefits, documentation, and services.
Monitor resource utilization and follow up to ensure barriers are effectively addressed.
Attendance, Retention & Graduation

Monitor attendance, engagement, and academic progress for assigned students.
Implement attendance, truancy, and retention interventions for students who are at risk of disengagement.
Facilitate family conferences, home visits, and intervention meetings as needed.
Support school-wide efforts to improve attendance, retention, graduation, and credential attainment.
Academic & Postsecondary Planning

Monitor student academic progress and graduation readiness.
Collaborate with instructional staff to support student achievement and academic recovery.
Coordinate individualized postsecondary planning and transition support.
Ensure students complete key postsecondary readiness milestones and graduate with an actionable postsecondary plan.
Intervention & Student Support Systems

Participate in Student Intervention Team (SIT), MTSS, RTI, and other student support processes.
Develop, implement, and monitor intervention plans for students requiring additional support.
Coordinate services and communicate student progress with appropriate stakeholders.
Case Management & Documentation

Maintain accurate case notes, student records, referrals, and intervention documentation.
Track student outcomes and ensure compliance with school, grant, and reporting requirements.
Utilize data to monitor progress and inform interventions.
School Culture & Student Development

Provide mentorship and coaching to assigned students.
Support restorative practices, leadership development, and community engagement initiatives.
Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and student-centered school culture.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Success.

What We Offer You:

Generous time off
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) savings plan with an employer match
Employer paid parental leave, life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
Educational assistance and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and career growth
Supportive and collaborative work environment
Strong community support and involvement

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