Job Description

LCA is accepting applications for the position of Academic Advisor with a start date as early as January 2026 or when the position is filled. Serving in the Academic Advising Department which supports all Grades 9-11 students, an Academic Advisor supports students and all programmatic areas that fall within the Academic Advising program. Academic Advising prepares students for College Advising conversations that begin in the latter part of Grade 11. Academic Advisors report to the Dean of Student Academics and Enrichment.


RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching

• Teach 8-week Freshman Study Strategies course & Sophomore Workshop using YouScience Aptitude Assessment.
• Coordinate and Lead Freshman Orientation program and Grade 9 Community Service Day

Student Advising

• Track student academic progress and identify academic performance trends (both positive and negative)
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis for performance deficiencies & coach executive functioning skills
• Identify and coordinate exploration and enrichment opportunities for students
• Demonstrate knowledge of developing a strategic student profile for college applications
• Interface with parents, teachers and school counselor regarding student academic progress

Career Exploration Trip Program (CET)

• Assist in scheduling, coordinating and chaperoning various Career Exploration Trips
• Facilitate student follow up conversations after each CET

QUALIFICATIONS

• Passion for LCA's mission
• High integrity and role model
• Expertise in teaching and executive functioning coaching
• Familiarity with SPED processes, preferred
• Familiarity with the college application landscape, preferred
• Self-starter and team player
• Experience working with teenagers
• Comfortable communicating with parents
• Skilled at multitasking with efficient time management
• Managing multiple priorities
• Attention to detail & processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong knowledge of Google Drive applications, computer skills
• 5+ years work experience
• Bachelor's degree, required

SCHEDULE & WORKING CONDITIONS

This is a full-time, 10 month position on the Academic work cycle.

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement

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