Middle School Educational Advisor (lower pac hts)

TITLE: MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL ADVISOR POSITION: FULL-TIME (40 HOURS PER WEEK) COMPENSATION: $50,000-$55,000/YR DOE LOCATION: In-person. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School (MLK), SFUSD, and the Office location is 1710 OCTAVIA STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109 ABOUT JCYC Established in 1970, JCYC was founded by students who stood in solidarity with other communities to fight for the creation of ethnic studies. Today, JCYC annually serves over 7,000 young people from all backgrounds and provides a continuum of care from preschool through college. The organization strives to offer young people a comprehensive array of services to ensure that they have the resources and support necessary to grow into healthy, productive adults. JCYC VALUES Community: We foster a collective desire and passion to support the healthy development of children and youth. Cooperation: We build strong partnerships to ensure we have the greatest impact on children and youth possible. Compassion: We see in a child that which they cannot see in themselves. Diversity: We respect and embrace differences that make all members of our society unique. Integrity: We conduct ourselves in a manner that is worthy of trust and confidence placed in us by the communities we serve. Vision: Like a child, we look ahead with imagination and without limits ABOUT EDUCATIONAL TALENT SEARCH (ETS) The JCYC ETS Program is a TRiO project administered by the Department of Education (ED). The goal of the program is to serve income-eligible school youth ages 11 and older who have the potential to be the first generation in their family to attend college. JCYC ETS supports middle and high school students to continue their education and graduate and encourages high school students and adults to enroll in 4-year institutions. ETS is a College Access Program of the Japanese Community Youth Council (JCYC). For more information about ETS and JCYC, please visit www.jcyccollegeaccess.org or www.jcyc.org. POSITION SUMMARY The Educational Advisor will be responsible for the recruitment, identification, selection, and counseling of participants in-person at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School (MLK), San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD). The ideal candidate is a skilled and energetic professional, who is driven by JCYC’s mission and committed to our values. They can effectively multi-task, are a strong team player, embrace continuous improvement, and have the vision to create systems to organize information and major responsibilities. They are also an avid user of technology. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Direct Service/Outreach: Recruit, identify, and select participants according to the following eligibility guidelines: Students who are low-income according to the U.S. DOE income levels; Students who have the potential to be the first in their family to attend college; Students who are interested in pursuing post-secondary education. Assess and determine participants’ educational needs and academic potential; Provide educational advising to encourage participants to complete secondary school and enroll in postsecondary educational programs; Provide academic, career, college information and personal development to program participants through presentations and workshops; Coordinate and implement local and long-distance field trips (i.e., college campus and cultural field trips); in-person career day and program activities as needed; Assist participants in applying for re-admission to secondary schools; Refer participants to appropriate social service and government agencies; Administrative: Recruit and Manage a caseload of 225 students; organize required program documents and data for each student into a complete file; Supervise Tutors and tutorial services provided at school site; Assist Senior Middle School Educational Advisor in the development and implementation of tutor training and services; Assist with the implementation and evaluation of project activities; Support middle school counseling staff and collaborate on events that complement the ETS program timeline. Staff participation in target school activities is subject to approval by the Direct Supervisor. Activities must not interfere with job responsibilities. Other Program Participation: Provide assistance, support, and resources for other JCYC College Access Programs and the High School ETS program; Participate in ETS and/or JCYC meetings, activities, committees, conferences, retreats, etc., as appropriate; Participate in advocacy initiatives prioritized by JCYC; Perform related duties as needed. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s Degree and some experience working with youth. Preference is given to individuals with similar backgrounds to the target population, such as being the first in their families to attend college, though not required. Strong organizational and follow-through skills, with attention to detail. Experience in conducting presentations and planning activities. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Computer literate with proficiency in MS Word and Excel and knowledge of PowerPoint, Zoom, and Google Applications. Experience working with diverse student populations. Bilingual preferred but not required. Ability to work cooperatively with secondary school faculty and community agency personnel. Knowledge of community programs and resources for youth in San Francisco. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Compensation for this position is $50,000 to $55,000/YR, based on experience. JCYC offers a generous benefits package including: Full medical, dental, and vision insurance is provided for employees, with partial contributions toward dependent coverage for those working 30 hours or more per week. 14 days of paid vacation, 13 days paid sick time, and 15 paid holidays/year. 403(b) retirement plan with employer match. Employee Assistance Program. Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care costs. Voluntary disability, life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance. Discounts to JCYC programs for employee’s family members. LegalShield and IDShield. HOW TO APPLY Please compose a cover letter describing your commitment to JCYC mission and how your experience fits the qualifications for this position. To apply, please attach your cover letter and resume to your ADP application. No phone calls or visits please! JCYC is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We value the unique experiences, strengths, and perspectives that applicants will bring to this position and encourage. We look at each applicant’s full experience, consider each applicant and encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.