Description:
Amethod Public Schools (AMPS) is mission and values driven organization. Our mission is to provide a
rigorous college preparatory education and character development program that will prepare students
from underserved communities to succeed in college and beyond. Our day to day work is embodied
with a set of core values: Students First, Be Adaptable, Perseverance, Take Responsibility, and
Commitment to Distinction. We are looking for team members who exude these values and a passion
for our mission.
FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024
POSITION SUMMARY
The College Advisor is an integral member of the Instructional Leadership team OCHS supporting
AMPS alumni in Oakland as they pursue their dreams of higher education. S/he will serve as the primary
point of contact for a targeted group of college aged alumni enrolled in four-year college, to stay in
touch with AMPS, stay connected with their teammates, and stay on the path to and through college.
Additionally this position is responsible for, but not limited to, providing direct assistance to OCHS
alumni who are enrolled in two-year degree programs, community colleges, vocational and technical
schools, part-time enrollees, and students with non-enrolled and unverified status. S/he will provide
retention and transfer services to ensure that all OCHS alumni work towards the completion of a
college degree program.
The College Advisor will also work with the Oakland Charter High School team to establish initiatives to
promote college persistence via matriculation workshops, summer and bridge programs, scholarships,
life skills, career and networking opportunities, enrichment opportunities and other resources available
to college students.
Requirements:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Support and Advising (50%)
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Reach out to AMPS alumni enrolled in two and four-year college, providing advising services
focused on college persistence and completion, career readiness, academic and social
integration, and transfer options
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Follow up with alumni by contacting them and making sure they are participating and taking
advantage of college resources and community services within their institution to ensure
success
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Develop and utilize intervention plans and work with at-risk students to connect them with
support staff and other resources to improve academic standing
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Identify alumni who desire or may desire to transfer to four-year post-secondary institutions;
provide information and guidance regarding university articulation agreements, transfer policies
and procedures
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Coach students in the fundamentals of career planning and assist with placement in summer
programs and internships
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Maintain comprehensive knowledge and information on financial aid policies and procedures
and support alumni in maintaining/improving college financial aid packages
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Focuses on coordination of Senior class college acceptances and application process
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Works with preparation of Juniors and Sophomores [e.g., PSAT analysis]) for placement at four-
year colleges and universities
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Coordinates student sign-up for SAT I & II and ACT
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Coordinates college fairs, career and college presentations
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Updates and implements the College Advising Booklet and calendar
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Researches and assists students with scholarships and financial aid
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Monitors student progress (but may share responsibility based on enrollment):
- examines and authorizes progress reports and report cards for 11th-12th grades
- Meets with students and parents to set goals/resolve issues/motivate students/educate
parents; institutes ILPs, IEPs, SSTs and suggests further action (i.e., tutoring,
modifications, prohibition from afterschool activities, request for Special Education
Services, etc.)
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Conducts college nights and may assist Site Director with informational nights for family
members
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Researches internships and summer program opportunities for all students
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Teaches College Readiness course(s); may teach 1 or more other sections based on
need/enrollment
Project Management (20%)
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Manage and develop a comprehensive and annual retention plan for student success consistent
with the program's strategic plan
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Organize, plan, and coordinate co-curricular initiatives including but not limited to
matriculation, life skills, and career readiness workshops; career week; college transition
workshop; graduation celebration; mentor program; job shadowing and internship program
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Coordinate outreach campaigns, manage on-line communities; develop on-line social
networking activities, and develop and maintain multimedia content on program web sites
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Prepare internal and external communication regarding retention program services
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Devise a strategic intervention plan for outreaching to alumni disconnected with the OCHS
program and not enrolled in college
Relationship Management and College Partnerships (20%)
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Conduct site visits to and develop and maintain contacts at local colleges and universities in an
effort to provide support and potential alumni clustering
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Attend orientations, graduations, open houses, and other student functions
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Partner with the Office of Student Affairs, Office of Academic Affairs and other key university
offices and community agencies to ensure that the services provided to AMPS alumni are well-
coordinated
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Be a resource and liaison to both students and campus colleagues to assist in minimizing
potential obstacles which may impede degree progress
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Identify, develop and leverage resources deemed critical to improving student retention,
persistence and success
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Link students to other OCHS alumni nationally attending/matriculating their colleges
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Create a College Connections Initiative and national College Partnership Initiative to effectively
support alumni in college
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Maintain awareness of campus support services available to students, making necessary
referrals as needed
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Coordinate educational support services (academic, financial, personal, and career- related
assistance) for students in collaboration with staff, faculty, administration, and community
agencies
Marketing, Research and Data (10%)
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Research and stay current on higher education programs, trends, and issues with student impact
and make recommendations based on best practices and research
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Track data (contact information, grades, financial aid packages, scholarships, etc.) for all seniors
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Work closely with the AMPS Central and leadership team to collect and assess student data and
use this information to support persistence and retention
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Assist in the development of an effective early alert system for at risk students; analyze attrition
and student success outcomes and take action to improve retention
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Assist with data collection for annual reports and evaluation of program activities
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Complete reports as assigned by the Director and Assistant Principal
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Maintain documentation for program files and individual student records
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Prepare marketing, publicity materials, and report writing as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
Required knowledge, skills & abilities:
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Experience providing direct advising support and career coaching to high school and college
aged students
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Working knowledge of current retention practice theory and research with an emphasis on
research, assessment, and data-informed decision making
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Knowledge of California State University and University of California and California Community
College systems, EOP programs and other access programs designed to support low-income,
first generation, and students of color
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Experience in higher education or administrative experience preferably in admission/enrollment
management and/or student services, academic and career counseling with emphasis in:
- Working with students towards credit completion, transfer, or graduation
- Working with students in certificate programs or vocational programs
- Working with students with an undetermined major and setting educational goals
- Working with a population of first generation college students
- Experience with special populations including military enlistees, Veteran's Affairs and GI Bill
recipients, and AB540 Students
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Possess strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with attention to detail, and
proven leadership
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Capacity to deliver dynamic and motivational presentations with ease and confidence
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Ability to represent the students, families and staff of AMPS Schools well to multiple
constituencies
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Ability to connect with people from professional backgrounds
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Willingness to travel to school sites and student homes across Counties served by AMPS and
local and national college campuses
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Flexibility to multi-task within an ambiguous, fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment, while
also driving toward clarity and solutions
Education
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Bachelor's Degree required; Master's degree a plus, higher education or a related field is a plus