High School Advisor (PT) - Los Angeles, CA

Who We Are

• The Academy Group (AG) is a unique social enterprise that leverages earned revenue from financial investments to create world-class opportunities for young people from the nation’s most resilient communities.
• The Academy Group demonstrates the promise of a new model for identifying, developing, and sustaining a diverse national pipeline of future leaders, employers, and change agents.
• We were founded based on a unique model.
• One that creates pathways for young people from resilient communities who demonstrate relentless persistence to build wealth and become socially just change agents, ideally through careers and leadership positions in our portfolio companies.
• No other organization in the world is built to do this.

The Role

The part-time high school advisor is an instrumental member of the Academy team. The high school advisor provides highly individualized, small-group, and large-group support to Academy members as they progress from 9th through 12th grade. The advisor engages with members, families, higher-education partners, the Academy team, and others to ensure that every member experiences exceptional social, emotional, and academic support. The aim is to build their perseverance, agency, and belief in themselves to excel in school, work, and life.

The part-time high school advisor is also responsible for executing the Academy advising curriculum and working closely with members to develop personal goals, academic plans, and other key attributes necessary for admissions to competitive and highly competitive colleges and universities. In addition, the high school advisor collaborates with the advising team and families to manage the summer pathways program model and other enrichment services available to members.

The part-time role will occur during the school year. The advisor will join a team of other professionals to provide programming during scheduled Saturday sessions (bi-weekly). In addition, the role requires the advisor to manage a small caseload of high school students by delivering monthly virtual advising sessions. Finally, the advisor will collaborate with parents regarding their child’s progress and support the parents’ understanding of the college selection process.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics

• Primary Responsibilities
• Assist members with developing personal, academic, and career goals;
• Guide members with academic planning specific to the selection of high school courses, summer pathways, and other enrichment programs;
• Build strong relationships with the assigned caseload of members and families;
• Facilitate one-to-one and small-group advisory lessons;
• Design and facilitate college awareness modules for members and parents;
• If available, join visits to college campuses (not required);
• Monitors student progress, maintains student records, and develops applicable academic intervention plans; and

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in professional school counseling or related field (postsecondary or college coach);
• Minimum of three years of successful high school-based or related experience (including student-facing nonprofits or higher education;
• Background in academic, high school, or college advising;
• Demonstrated knowledge of artificial intelligence tools and emerging technologies, with the ability to effectively leverage digital platforms (e.g., data systems, advising tools, automation applications) to enhance advising practices, streamline workflows, and support student outcomes;
• Experience with designing and facilitating advisory lessons; and
• Passion or experience with organizing and facilitating college tours.

• Location
• This position will be based in Los Angeles.

• Compensation
• The hourly pay rate ranges from $95 to $115.

• To Apply
• Please send your resume to careers@theacademy.group.