• Assist administrators with the registration of all students, ensuring proper placement in academic courses. 
• Create academic counseling modules around college and career, 4-year plan, financial aid, college entrance exams. 
• Collaborate in the yearly planning and development of the Master Schedule. 
• Manage student registration, transcripts, and letters of recommendation. 
• Implement a comprehensive college matriculation program, assist students with developing academic, career, and personal goals towards high school graduation A-G completion, and post secondary education. 
• Utilize academic performance, behavior and attendance data to inform the development of academic plans. 
• Assist all students, individually and/or in groups, with developing academic, career and personal goals and plans to support the attainment of those goals.
• Maintain constant and open communication with students, parents, teachers and administrators and other relevant individuals regarding high school and post-secondary options. 
• Provide focused outreach and support to first-generation college families.
• Support students and families in finding scholarships and college funding
• Register students and support other related issues regarding standardized tests administered to all students, including, but not limited to PSAT/SAT I, ACT, and SATIIs
• Collaborate with the administration to accurately and appropriately prepare, interpret and communicate 
• Monitoring student progress toward graduation after each benchmark assessment, Interim assessment, and grading period. 

Skills: Student Registration, Academic Counseling, Schedule Development, Matriculation Program, Performance Analysis, Effective Communication, Scholarship Support, Progress Monitoring

• Recommending the right courses & conversion for admission
• Follow up on online & walk-in Leads till conversion
• Post conversion enrolment of candidates & relevant collection management
• Lead generation to lead conversion
• Stay up-to-date on current marketing trends
• Manage students relationship to improve referrals & social media marketing
• Attend the CSU, UC, Financial Aid, College Board, and ASCA Conferences.
• Research and seek to establish relationships within the college admissions arena. 
• Develop partnerships to provide a wider range of student services and referral resources.  
• Organize participation in community events aimed at addressing student academic needs. 
• Foster an equity-based approach that allocates resources for all seniors across their many post-secondary plans, whether they be 4-year, 2-year, or workforce development.

Skills: Course Recommendations, Lead Conversion, Enrollment Management, Relationship Management, Marketing Trends, Partnership Development, Community Engagement, Equity-Based Resource Allocation

• Provide Academic mentoring to students, especially first-year students with known risk factors that may negatively affect academic success
• Facilitate a high-touch mentoring program for students in need of academic mentoring and accountability
• Serve as advocate and liaison, where appropriate, between student participants and faculty partners
• Help student participants gain critical academic skills and navigate the hidden curriculum of higher education
• Support School-wide Undergraduate Student Advising
• Serve as secondary adviser for all Engineering students, being available to meet with students and parents to provide advice supplementary to faculty advising
• Serve as primary adviser for roughly half of all incoming undergraduate students prior to their first semester
• Collaborate with key VUSE personnel to develop and implement a robust program of retention support for VUSE students
• Assist with the implementation of an early alert system to identify and help students in academic distress
• Meet with and counsel students who have grade deficiencies at midterm
• Coordinate with appropriate Deans and OAS staff to develop proactive programs to meet student academic needs
• Support the VU Intra-University Transfer (IUT) and External University Transfer (EUT) Programs
• Meet with IUT students throughout the semester to answer questions about the Engineering programs for their intended major. 

Skills: Academic Mentoring, Student Advocacy, Skill Development, Undergraduate Advising, Retention Support, Early Alert Systems, Counseling Support, Program Coordination

• Prepare worksheets for the IUT students and advise them on an appropriate schedule while their transfer is in process
• Assist with adviser assignments
• Provide students with accurate information for their registration questions and issues
• Maintain phone and email communication with EUT students from May to August
• Assist in the Monitoring of Undergraduate Students Academic Progress and Graduation Check-out
• Run degree audit completion reports on all junior and senior students fall, summer and spring before each term, after drop ends, and after grades are submitted
• Follow-up emails on missing requirements/hours to graduate
• Assist in Recruitment of New First-Year Students
• Represent VUSE at 10-15 recruiting events organized by Undergraduate Admissions
• Be prepared to meet with visiting prospective students and their families

Skills: Schedule Advising, Registration Support, Student Communication, Academic Monitoring, Degree Audits, Graduation Follow-Up, Recruitment Assistance, Event Representation

• Work with students who are struggling academically, communicate with parents and coordinate efforts among teachers, support teams and specialized services established in schools.
• Recognize need for academic interventions and provide additional supports that are crucial to their development in HS and beyond.
• Demonstrate knowledge of HS environments, scheduling, systems and protocols. 
• Adept in assisting scholars understand, interpret and adhere to school cultures and policies.
• Meet with students to set goals and help guide them to plan for their future.
• Initiate meaningful discussions around career interests, abilities and values to optimize course selection and college preparation, explore professional/career aspirations.
• Help scholars develop skills that promote lifelong learning behaviors needed to succeed.
• Define needs, priorities and appropriate objectives for each scholar, support program director and other staff to ensure program implementation and compliance as well as areas for improvement.
• Serve as advocate for scholars within the school community and provide feedback and insights to teachers, administrators, parents and other stakeholders.
• Interpret relevant scholar information to school personnel regarding the needs of scholars
• Collaborate with schools to find ways to help scholars identify their strengths and challenges so that they can receive the appropriate help.
• Consult with all invested parties and outside resources when necessary to assist scholars overcome social/emotional hurdles and academic obstacles.
• Understand when it is appropriate to refer scholars to special programs and services.

Skills: Academic Support, Intervention Strategies, Goal Setting, Career Guidance, Lifelong Learning Skills, Advocacy and Collaboration, Scholar Assessment, Compliance and Improvement

• Social worker or other mental health care professional working directly with clients
• Related higher education experience working directly with students
• Experience working one-on-one with students as an academic advisor OR a completed or in-progress master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education 
• Ability to create trust through equitable and inclusive communication
• Ability to have adaptability of communication strategies to varying stakeholders
• Ability to convey the purpose of a liberal arts education to varying stakeholders
• Ability to integrate interpersonal skills in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Ability to assess own professional development and identify desired areas of growth

Qualifications: BA in Education with 3 years of Experience

• Experience working with first-generation college students and underrepresented minority groups
• Experience in student services at the college or university level
• Understanding of Academic Advising models and practices 
• Ability to listen and work with upset constituents, including students and parents
• Strong administrative support skills and organizational skills 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills 
• Ability to work independently, while also functioning as part of the team
• Good problem-solving skills showing initiative and diplomacy
• Ability to accept instruction, adapt to changes
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and respond to deadlines without sacrificing quality 

Qualifications: BA in Psychology with 3 years of Experience

• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in fulfillment of the universitys mission
• Knowledgeable of university and pre-professional curriculum requirements
• Knowledgeable of advising practices and principles
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical skills that include analyzing data with standard statistical methods, Interpreting the results, and providing written summary of data analyses, reasoned judgment, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with others.
• Previous experience with Division I academic counseling
• Organized, detail-oriented
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision 
• Knowledge of NCAA and SEC rules and regulations

Qualifications: BA in Sociology with 4 years of Experience

• Successful professional experience teaching, advising, or mentoring secondary education learners, preferably from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds and first-generation students.
• Experience using various assessment tools advising low-income, first generation students in grades 9th – 12th for both group and individual settings.
• Knowledge of financial aid, college admissions, student assessment, and curriculum development, especially if it relates to high school students.
• Must have demonstrated capability of being creative, proactive, and a team player, and possess strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Experience facilitating workshops and trainings and working effectively with diverse populations
• Possess a strong understanding of the Boston Public School system and the Boston community
• Required to accompany program participants on college visits, field trips, overnight trips including residential week during the 6-week summer program and travel during the work day.
• Attend events supporting post-secondary outcomes, participate in professional development conferences and trainings.
• Ability to travel to partnered school site to provide student services
• Previous experience working with or participating in TRIO (or similar) programs
• Familiarity with grant-funded programs and ability to work within federal and state guidelines.

Qualifications: BA in Social Work with 2 years of Experience

• Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and college, career, and military readiness development. 
• Knowledge of state and federal policies regarding testing and provision of G/T, 504, and special education services. 
• Extensive knowledge of personal graduation planning process and Texas graduation requirements. 
• Advanced technology skills including ability to schedule students and maintain student records in the Skyward SIS and use of other platforms such as Canvas LMS, Adobe Connect, and spreadsheet documents. 
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to instruct students and guide their behavior. 
• Ability to establish systems and communicate in a variety of environments, including webinars, website information, phone, email, written, in-person, and social media.
•  Ability to present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations to students, parents, and district staff. 
• Strong collaborative skills and professionalism when working with all stakeholders.
• Experience teaching high school students.

Qualifications: BA in Human Development with 5 years of Experience