Under minimal supervision of the Director, the Academic Advisor Lead will work independently to:
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Works with Middle School population to recruit and retain participants. Provides assessments and
individual academic plans to students. Provides opportunities through academic growth.
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Recruit and retain program participants in middle school
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Provide assessment to all program participants, including performing an assessment on new program
participants within 30 days of their entrance into either program for the purpose of establishing baseline data,
conducting assessment tests no less than once per year, and obtaining annual CST scores for all program
participants.
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Create an Individual Academic Plan (IAP) or similar educational plan for each middle school program participant
within two weeks from when the participant gains admission into the program and completes assessment,
careful to ensure that the plan includes a clear goal toward meeting A-G college admission requirement.
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Lead bimonthly small group and individual skills development sessions.
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Lead activities designed to promote career awareness and aid in the development of a career plan with long
range academic and skills building goals.
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Expose students to cultural activities that expand their understanding of STEAM and community.
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Provide opportunities for academic growth and tutoring.
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Assist with the development and implementation of a peer-mentoring program.
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Meet with each program participant no less than once per semester to review their IAP or alternative plan,
providing modifications or additions as necessary.
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Communicate with school counselors, administration, and other support personnel to ensure that academic
progress is shared, accurate, and consistent for each program participant.
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Provide advice and assistance in secondary and postsecondary course selection to program participants, when
applicable.
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Act as the primary point of contact between Educational Talent Search staff and program participants for all
academic related matters, such as G.P.A, weekly grade reports, probationary program status, and successful
progress towards earning a high school diploma.
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Act as the primary contact with school administration and registrar for the purpose of obtaining quarterly grade
reports, semester grade reports, transcripts, and other academic records, in order to ensure that such
information is as up-to-date as possible.
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Encourage the intellectual development of students.
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Provide mentorship to students, such as the development and oversight of an ETS Club at each target school.
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Ensure that Talent Search is highly publicized in each service school, including distributing brochures and other
media.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality and monitor education plans for each student.
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Maintain up-to-date knowledge of college entrance application processes, financial aid requirements,
scholarships, and programs of study.
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Contact and meet with parents to discuss progress of students.
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Advocate for the various needs of Educational Talent Search.
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Address student concerns when issues arise.
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Work with the Educational Talent Search staff to conduct a review of program components;
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Assist with coordinating logistics for Educational Talent Search events.
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Assist with collecting data for the Annual Performance Reports (including collection, accuracy and verification of
data).
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Plan, coordinate, and assist with the execution of all program related activities.
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Perform all other duties as assigned.