Academic Advisor and Student Support Advocate Full Time

Be the difference in a student’s educational journey!

We grow future leaders in our community by increasing educational achievement, graduation rates, civic participation, and college entrance and graduation. We are a non-profit charter holder for three charter high schools in Arizona. Avance is CPLC’s new Community High School. Our small teacher-to-student class sizes allow our teachers to provide individualized attention. At Avance, you’re not just another number. You’re a unique individual with limitless potential. And we can’t wait to help you design your future.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT IN THIS ROLE?

• You will serve as a subject matter expert in academic planning, graduation compliance, and student success strategies. You will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive academic advising frameworks, interpreting Arizona graduation requirements, and exercising independent judgment to determine student placement, academic pathways, and intervention strategies.
• You will utilize your advanced analytical skills, professional decision‑making, and your ability to design processes that support the school’s academic mission.

SPECIALIZATIONS

• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Participate in school/non-school activities after school, evening, on and off- campus, and outside of the regular school year (summer/winter).

Strategic Academic Planning & Policy Interpretation

• Independently evaluates complex student academic histories and determines individualized graduation pathways.
• Interprets state and school academic policies to ensure institutional compliance.
• Serves as the school’s expert resource on academic requirements, accreditation expectations, and advising best practices.
• Designs and implements the school-wide academic advising model, including standards, processes, and quality metrics.

Professional Judgment & Decision‑Making

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

Program Development & Continuous Improvement

• Creates and monitors systems for tracking student progress, early warning indicators, and academic risk.
• Leads evaluation of advising effectiveness and implements evidence‑based improvements.
• Develop partnerships with post-secondary institutions and community organizations to enhance academic programming.

Oversight (Not clerical execution)

• Oversees the processes for transcript collection, student record accuracy, and course scheduling.
• Ensures 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
• 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 English/Spanish preferred
• You will need to possess (or obtain) a 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.

We recognize that our success is driven by great talent, and that’s why we provide a comprehensive and competitive suite of benefits to serve you and your family.

Full-time employee’s benefits below and click the link to see more:

• 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

Join us in empowering students to succeed – your impact starts here. 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.