[Hiring] Academic Advisor & Student Support Specialist @ICL Academy

Role Description

We seek a highly motivated, experienced professional to join the ICL Academy team as an Academic Advisor & Student Support Specialist. Reporting to the Dean of Counseling & Advising, this position plays an important role in supporting students and families throughout the admissions, academic planning, and enrollment process while maintaining a small caseload of ICL students.

The Academic Advisor & Student Support Specialist will partner closely with the Admissions, Academic Advising, Records, and instructional teams to:

• Review student transcripts and prior coursework
• Evaluate transferable credits
• Develop individualized four-year academic plans
• Identify appropriate academic supports

This position will also oversee the review and documentation of 504 Plans, IEPs, and other accommodation-related documentation provided during enrollment and will collaborate with the Head of School, ICL Teachers, and Academic Advisors to support the implementation of appropriate accommodations within ICL’s flexible learning model.

As a member of the Academic Advising team, this position will:

• Develop meaningful relationships with students and families within their caseload
• Provide individualized academic planning, student support, and guidance throughout the student’s enrollment at ICL
• Serve as a resource to the broader Academic Advising team on matters related to accommodations and other complex student support needs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Graduate degree in school counseling or academic advising strongly preferred
• Experience working with 504 Plans, IEPs, and/or student accommodations strongly preferred
• College admissions experience, at either the college or high school levels, preferred
• Tutoring and/or academic advising experience preferred
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment when working with sensitive student information
• Familiarity with ACT and SAT testing accommodation processes preferred
• Technologically proficient in student information systems required
• Highly organized
• Outstanding interpersonal and community relations skills and the ability to communicate and work effectively within a diverse community
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
• A professional who operates with ethics and integrity
• High degree of flexibility
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• Maintain a small caseload of approximately 60 students
• Develop individualized, supportive relationships with students and families
• Monitor academic progress and proactively identify students who may benefit from additional support
• Support students with academic planning, course selection, graduation requirements, goal setting, and post-secondary planning
• Maintain accurate and updated four-year plans for students
• Demonstrate knowledge of NCAA eligibility guidelines and UC admissions requirements
• Guide senior students and their families in the college admissions planning process
• Collaborate with teachers, Academic Advisors, and families to develop appropriate strategies for students experiencing academic challenges
• Support students with organization, time management, goal setting, and other executive functioning skills
• Refer students with significant academic, social-emotional, or mental health concerns to the Dean of Counseling & Advising
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date student records
• Support student retention by proactively communicating with students and families

Benefits

• Sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Sponsored 401K Plan
• Sponsored $50K Life Insurance included for all employees
• Flexible PTO
• Remote/Work from Home and flexible hours
• Professional development

Company Description

ICL Academy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other status of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.