Academic Advisor/Student Support Advocate in Phoenix, Arizona at Chicanos Por La Causa

Fluent in teen? Ready to impact the next generation of builders & dreamers? Join CPLC's Community Schools as our new Academic Advisor & Student Support Advocate!

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: $45,000 - $50,000

• Generous Paid Holiday
• Employee Recognition Program
• Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days
• Free Preventative Services & Wellness Rewards
• Medical, Dental, and Vision for Spouse/Domestic Partner & Children to age 26
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
• Life + Disability options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine & Concierge Services
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pet Care, Life Mart Purchase Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees
• Mileage & Cell Reimbursement for qualifying roles
• Identity Theft Protection& Voluntary Benefits

ABOUT
CPLC Community Schools offer high school students in low-income communities a culturally-relevant learning environment that caters to each student’s individual needs. Our vision is to grow the future leaders of our community by increasing educational achievement, graduation rates, civic participation, and college entrance and graduation. We are a non-profit charter holder for two charter high schools in the Tucson Area

WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT ACADEMIC ADVISOR?

• Experienced academic advisor with strong judgment in developing individualized academic plans, graduation pathways, and student success strategies.
• Skilled at interpreting academic policies, analyzing student progress, and recommending effective interventions to support achievement.
• Creative, adaptable professional who thrives on building systems, improving processes, and solving complex academic challenges.
• Proven ability to independently plan, prioritize, and accomplish goals while collaborating with leadership and key stakeholders to drive student success.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?
As the Academic Advisor/Student Support Advocate, you will be the subject‑matter expert in academic planning, graduation compliance, and student success strategies. You will develop and implement comprehensive academic advising frameworks, interpret Arizona graduation requirements, and exercise independent judgment to determine student placement, academic pathways, and intervention strategies. Your advanced analytical skills, professional decision‑making, and the ability to design processes that support the school’s academic mission, will be essential to success in this role.

Strategic Academic Planning & Policy Interpretation

• Evaluate complex student academic histories and determine individualized graduation pathways.
• Interpret state and school academic policies to ensure institutional compliance.
• Serve as the school’s expert resource on academic requirements, accreditation expectations, and advising best practices.
• Design and implement the school-wide academic advising model, including standards, processes, and quality metrics.

Professional Judgment & Decision-Making

• Exercise discretion to recommend academic interventions, credit recovery pathways, and course sequencing.
• Provide final sign-off on student graduation eligibility after independent evaluation.
• Advise leadership on academic trends, risks, and student success strategies.

Program Development & Continuous Improvement

• Create and monitor systems for tracking student progress, early warning indicators, and academic risk.
• Lead evaluation of program support effectiveness and implement evidence‑based improvements.
• Develop partnerships with post-secondary institutions and community organizations to enhance academic programming.
• Participate in school/non-school activities after school, evening, on and off- campus, and outside of the regular school year (summer/winter).

Additional Oversight

• Oversee the processes for transcript collection, student record accuracy, and course scheduling.
• Ensure integrity of student data systems and reporting.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Associate degree in education, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field and 3+ years of experience in academic advising, student services, or education administration, OR
• Bachelor’s degree in education, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field preferred and 1+ years of experience in academic advising, student services, or education administration
• Demonstrated ability to analyze academic policy and make independent decisions regarding student academic pathways
• Bilingual preferred
• Valid Class 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
• Must have strong computer skills, considerable public speaking ability, and effective organizational skills.

The choice is now. The impact is forever. Apply today!

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

CPLC knows it takes variety of thought, culture, background, and perspective to create a truly impactful workforce. As CPLC grows, we are seeking talented employees with varying backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our innovation and creativity. CPLC commits to a continued focus on fair and just hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies. We work for real change and progress in equal opportunity recruitment, hiring, and advancement. Learn more by visiting https://www.eeoc.gov/poster

California Residents: Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc and its subsidiaries will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.