Post Secondary Student Advocate

The Postsecondary Advocate provides guidance and support to students in their transition to higher education and career pathways. This role facilitates events, ensures students are meeting program requirements, and maintains communication with stakeholders to support student success. Success in this position is measured by student engagement, academic progress, and career development.

Daily attendance and punctuality are an important responsibility of all Immokalee Foundation employees and therefore considered an essential function for all positions.

Events:

• Facilitate summer boot camp and winter workshops to teach students the importance of mental health, time management, and college transitions.
• Plan and execute meetings and events to enhance student engagement and learning.

Communication:

• Establish rapport with all students in the postsecondary program sponsored by The Immokalee Foundation through semester updates.
• Assist students in identifying their educational, postsecondary, and career goals, helping them formulate written plans for future advancement in their career pathway.
• Provide support in resume writing, cover letters, LinkedIn profile building, and networking with potential employers.
• Maintain effective communication and provide high-quality customer service to students, mentors, staff, and community members.

Collaboration:

• Work with Florida Prepaid and TSIC to ensure all scholarships are active, accounted for, and that appropriate reports are completed and submitted.

Student Support:

• Monitor and track student grades, involvement, GPA, professional development, and workshop participation to ensure students meet program requirements and benchmarks.
• Identify at-risk students and provide necessary interventions.
• Leverage resources from affiliated organizations, school systems, and direct student interactions to support students at risk.
• Schedule intervention meetings with students who fall below program requirements to create success plans.

Education Level:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in student advocacy, academic advising, or postsecondary education support preferred.
• Experience working with college-bound students and career development is a plus.

Specific Skills:

• Strong leadership and mentorship abilities.
• Knowledge of student behavior management strategies.
• Ability to track and analyze student performance data.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and student management systems.
• Experience with college and career planning resources.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and execute discretionary judgement.

Certifications and Licenses:

• Driver’s License

Physical Abilities/Working Conditions:

• Ability to successfully pass drug and criminal background screening.
• Occasional standing, sitting, and lifting (up to 25 lbs).
• Ability to work in an office and school environment with frequent student interaction.
• Occasional travel locally and outside of the area which may include overnight stays.
• Occasional work-related duties and/or events after normal business hours.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle