Academic & College Advisor - Substitute

Academic & College Advisor - Permanent Substitute

Professional Delray Beach, FL, US

3 days ago Requisition

American Heritage Schools is currently accepting applications for an Academic & College Advisor - Permanent Substitute to join our team. A minimum of Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with course work in the appropriate field is required. A valid Florida state teaching or guidance certification is strongly preferred.

• 100% free tuition for all employees’ eligible children *
• 50% discount for Summer Education for employees’ eligible children
• Free Summer Day Camp for employees’ eligible children while working over the summer.
• Free early care & after-care for employees’ eligible children while working
• Yearly cash bonuses
• 401K with partial employer match after a year of employment
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Supplemental Insurance plans available through Lincoln Financial
• Pet Insurance options
• Short-term & Long-term Disability options
• Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
• Affordable Company housing when available
• Free Continuing Education available

* This benefit is based on space availability and child acceptance to the school.

The Academic & College Advisor - Permanent Substitute assists and trains on advising students concerning their academic plans and progress, academic schedule and other academic activities and goals, to assist the student in making decisions concerning personal educational goals leading to graduation. The Academic & College Advisor - Permanent Substitute plays a crucial role in advising and guiding students on their academic journey, ensuring they meet graduation requirements and make informed decisions about their educational goals.

This position involves providing support in transitioning from high school to college, assisting with college planning, and helping students explore post‑graduation career options. As a dedicated permanent substitute, this individual will seamlessly step into the role during the absence of the primary advisor, maintaining continuity and excellence in student guidance.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge about the school’s programs and requirements, state requirements, for graduation and Florida state scholarship programs including Bright Futures and NCAA.

Meet quarterly with Curriculum Department to stay abreast of course changes and program features.

Maintain up-to-date Bright Futures and NCAA information on the AHS Course Catalog.

Meet weekly with College Advising team for cross‑training and cross‑department information sharing.

Review & monitor requirements for Pre‑Professional programs, Academic Scholarship & Fine Arts Scholarship.

Support parent nights, events, classroom visits, and grade‑specific assemblies following the AHS College Advising Curriculum including but not limited to:
Jump Start, College Financial Planning 101, CSS Profile/FAFSA Workshops, Intro to Athletics/NCAA, Junior Workshops, College App Labs…

Establish and maintain relationships with college representatives.

Meet with admissions representatives frequently; host college representatives on campus.

Visit colleges through AHS and college-sponsored tours.

Assist and attend AHS College Fairs.

Track and analyze data, especially percentages of students admitted to universities, types of universities, and scholarships awarded.

Monitor academic progress of students; analyze progress reports; determine eligibility and satisfactory progress toward graduation; identify current and potential needs or problem areas (e.g., study skills, tutoring) and refer students to appropriate resources for assistance; communicate findings to coaches and administrators.

Work with students to develop skills, such as organizational and time management abilities and effective study habits; refer students to Academic Coaching and/or tutoring as needed.

Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to help students succeed; work as a team to develop success plans for students, especially those at‑risk or low‑performing; communicate academic probations.

Inform students about alternatives, limitations and possible consequences of academic…