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Acceleration Academies · 7 hours ago

Graduation Candidate Advocate

Jacksonville, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$21.63/hr - $21.63/hr

1+ years exp

Acceleration Academies is dedicated to transforming the lives of students who have disengaged from traditional schooling. The Graduation Candidate Advocate role focuses on building meaningful relationships with students to support their journey toward earning their high school diploma, providing both academic and non-academic support.

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Responsibilities

Assist with the registration and enrollment process for new students

Provide comprehensive support during student orientation to set the stage for success

Act as a case manager for a designated cohort of students, monitoring and documenting regular attendance

Implement the Acceleration Academy Retention Protocol through proactive outreach (e.g., texts, calls, home visits)

Utilize technology tools for efficient daily monitoring and maintenance of student attendance and retention records

Contribute to canvassing and recruitment efforts to attract new students

Deliver one-on-one academic support and interventions to facilitate student learning and complement the work of center professionals

Collaborate closely with the student support team to track learning pathways, monitor behavior, and implement transition plans, including incentive programs to bolster student achievement

Utilize the Learning Management System and other technology resources to monitor and facilitate student progress and maintain up-to-date academic records, including attendance

Engage in professional development activities to enhance academic support practices

Advocate for students by assisting in identifying solutions and connecting them to academy staff for academic and non-academic support

Provide daily operational support for the academy, such as answering phones and maintaining student records

Participate actively in academy meetings and school or community events

Perform additional duties as assigned to support the overall mission of the academy

Qualification

Learning Management SystemsEducational TechnologyYouth MentorshipBilingual (Spanish)Relationship BuildingCommunicationAdaptabilityCollaboration

Required

Associate degree preferred, but equivalent experience in education, youth mentorship, or case management will be considered

1-3 years of relevant experience in educational support, case management, or working with at-risk youth

Strong relationship-building, excellent communication, adaptability, and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment

A genuine commitment to supporting students who have disengaged from traditional schooling and a drive to help them succeed

Proficiency with learning management systems and educational technology tools

Preferred

Bilingual skills (Spanish preferred!)

Experience in non-traditional educational settings

Comfort with project-based and competency-based learning approaches

Benefits

401(k) plan with up to a 4% company match to help secure your future.

Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Company Paid Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident insurance options are available to protect you and your loved ones.

Encouraging a healthy work-life balance through adaptable PTO.

Employer-paid financial wellness programs and access to mental health resources.

Rewarding you for helping us build a talented team.

Certification reimbursement programs to invest in your growth.

Celebrating milestones and achievements with performance-based bonuses.