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Academic Counselor
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An Academic or Guidance Counselor provides guidance to students in elementary, middle and high schools to help them succeed academically and socially. Works with school teachers and administrators to address problems that affect student performance, and identifies resources for students and families. Helps high school students to plan academic course work and advises on the college search and application process.
$84,262 / year median in California
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Academic Counselor EntreNous Youth Empowerment Services, Inc. Compton, CA Job Details Full-time $60,000 - $65,000 a year 1 hour ago Qualifications General academic student support School experience Student recruitment Student mentoring Mid-level Experience working with high schoolers Working with students Improving student retention rates Data entry Educational program scheduling Adolescents Recruiting strategy development Student registration processing Student counseling support Full Job Description EntreNous Community Empowerment seeks to hire a full-time Academic Counselor to support students (members) primarily in the YouthBuild Charter School of California (YCSC) high school diploma program co-located at EntreNous Community Empowerment. The Academic Counselor is experienced in high school and/or alternative education and provides intensive support for people ages 16+. The successful candidate has strong critical thinking skills in completing administrative tasks regarding class schedules, transcript planning, data entry, implementing enrollment processes for programs, and documented experience working in intervention programs for at-risk people. In addition, the Academic Counselor initiates member contact to ensure member success in the program; counsels on attendance and other issues; develops and implements recruitment and retention strategies.