Academic Service Advisor

In 1994, InnerCity Struggle (ICS) became an independent center to meet the Eastside’s long-standing need for an organization through which the community could demand increased public resources, equity, and justice. ICS’ work is centered in four communities: Boyle Heights, unincorporated East Los Angeles, El Sereno and Lincoln Heights. For 18 years, ICS has worked to promote safe, healthy and non-violent communities by organizing youth, families and community residents in LA’s Eastside to work toward economic and social justice. Early in our history, we recognized public education on the Eastside has historically failed to serve as a vehicle for improving the quality of life for individuals and families. As a result, ICS develops the leadership of youth and families to organize for educational justice by organizing campaigns to challenge the existing social and economic inequities, as well as ensuring the academic success of our student leaders.

 
Job Description:
InnerCity Struggle is seeking a Academic Services Advisor to support the work of our campus-based club, United Students (US).The Academic Services Advisor will work with core youth members and their families to ensure that students are on track to graduate from high school and eligible for college. In addition, the Advisor will also be responsible for developing relationships with college representatives, school faculty and school administration. US is based in the following eastside high schools:  Garfield, Lincoln, Mendez, Roosevelt, Torres and Wilson.

The Advisor is responsible for contributing to the following:

• Ensure that 100% of youth members graduate from high school.
• Ensure 95% of youth members go onto college.
• Support a base of about 60 student leaders.
• Build a college-going culture among core youth members.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide academic support and advising for core youth members.
• Develop relationships, and maintain communication, with students’ parents.
• Create a college-going culture among youth members and families through college preparatory programs, one-on-one academic advisement and disseminating academic resources.
• Maintain accurate tracking tools and systems for case management.
• Other duties and tasks as identified by the Academic Services Coordinator.

ICS is seeking a person who meets the following qualifications:

• College graduate who holds, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree
• Understanding of educational issues and a passion for social justice
• Patience and a strong desire to help youth achieve academic goals
• Experience working with youth from under-resourced communities in an academic setting
• The ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills (with attention to detail)
• Ability to work in a team setting and provide/receive constructive feedback
• Ability to work effectively with school and district staff and officials
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Bilingual in Spanish
• CA driver’s license and access to a reliable automobile
• Interested in someone committed to remaining in position for at least 2 years

Compensation:

• Salary to be negotiated based on qualifications and experience
• Medical, dental, vision and retirement plan benefits

Email resume and cover letter to:
Jasmin Pivaral, Academic Services Coordinator
Email: Jasmin@innercitystruggle.org

Deadline for accepting applications: October 10th, 2012