Student Success & Support Coordinator in Richmond, Virginia at Rise Academy

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Rise Academy is seeking a compassionate, student-centered, and highly relational Student Success & Support Coordinator to support the academic, emotional, and postsecondary success of our high school students. This role is ideal for someone who believes deeply in the power of relationships, equity in education, and helping students discover and pursue their God-given potential.

At Rise Academy, we believe every student deserves to feel known, supported, challenged, and prepared for life beyond high school. The Student Success & Support Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring students thrive emotionally, academically, and personally while preparing for meaningful postsecondary opportunities.

This position blends mental health support, academic guidance, and college/career readiness into one impactful role that works closely with students, families, faculty, and community partners.

The Student Success & Support Coordinator supports the academic, emotional, and postsecondary development of high school students. This role blends mental health counseling with college and career advising, ensuring students are known, supported, and prepared for life beyond graduation.

The coordinator works closely with students, families, and staff to provide responsive mental health support, proactive academic guidance, and individualized postsecondary planning.

1. Student Mental Health & Wellness

• Provide short-term individual counseling and crisis intervention
• Identify and support students experiencing social-emotional or mental health challenges
• Develop and implement student wellness plans
• Coordinate referrals to outside providers when needed
• Partner with faculty to support trauma-informed and student-centered practices

2. Postsecondary Planning (College & Career Readiness)

• Lead individualized postsecondary planning for all students (college, trade, military, workforce)
• Guide students through college applications, essays, financial aid (FAFSA), and scholarships
• Coordinate college visits, career exploration opportunities, and alumni connections
• Maintain relationships with colleges, training programs, and community partners
• Track and support key milestones (testing, applications, deadlines, acceptances)

3. Academic Support & Student Success

• Monitor student academic progress and partner with teachers on interventions
• Support students with goal-setting, time management, and study skills
• Participate in academic review meetings and family conferences
• Help design and implement systems of academic support and intervention

4. Family Partnership & Communication

• Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress and postsecondary planning
• Facilitate workshops for families on mental health, college readiness, and financial aid
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for student support concerns

5. School-Wide Leadership

• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and supportive school culture
• Lead or support advisory programming related to wellness, identity, and future planning
• Collaborate with school leadership on student support systems and policies
• Maintain accurate and confidential student records

• Master’s degree in School Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, or related field
• Licensure (LPC, LCSW, or School Counselor endorsement preferred)
• Experience in a Title I and/or public school setting strongly preferred
• Experience working with adolescents in a high school
• Strong understanding of mental health practices, including trauma-informed care
• Experience with college counseling, financial aid, and/or career readiness preferred
• Excellent relational skills with students, families, and staff