Job Description:

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.

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.

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.