Graduation Advocate

At Acceleration Academies, we believe in transforming the lives of students who have disengaged from traditional schooling to achieve their high school diploma through personalized, flexible learning and innovative educational practices, we empower young adults to earn their high school diploma tuition‑free. Partnering with school districts nationwide, our dropout recovery and student re‑engagement programs are supported by cutting‑edge technology and a commitment to compassionate, impactful teaching.

The Graduation Candidate Advocate is at the heart of our mission, building meaningful relationships with students to support their journey toward earning their high school diploma. Graduation Candidate Advocates act as mentors and advocates, providing both academic and non‑academic support while fostering an environment where students feel valued and empowered. At Cincinnati Acceleration Academy, this role carries a strong community focusing.

You will be out in the greater Cincinnati community building partnerships, connecting students to resources, and telling the story of what our students can accomplish.

This position is onsite at Cincinnati Acceleration Academy. Additional cities listed on this posting reflect the surrounding areas we recruit from, not alternate work sites.

• Serve as a connector between students and community resources, identifying and securing support for students experiencing homelessness, emotional distress, and other urgent needs.
• Build and maintain relationships and partnerships across the greater Cincinnati community that expand what the academy can offer students.
• Represent the academy at community events and initiatives, proactively seeking out new partners rather than waiting for opportunities to come to us.
• Advocate for students by assisting in identifying solutions and connecting them to academy staff for academic and non‑academic support.

• Lead and contribute to canvassing efforts throughout the community to attract new students.
• Communicate the mission, model, and measurement goals of Acceleration Academies clearly and confidently to anyone, including people you have never met.
• Support ongoing student recruitment efforts alongside the academy team.
• Assist with the registration and enrollment process for new students.
• Provide comprehensive support during student orientation to set the stage for success.

• Act as a case manager for a designated cohort of students, monitoring and documenting regular attendance.
• Implement the Acceleration Academy Retention Protocol through proactive outreach such as texts, calls, and home visits.
• Utilize technology tools for efficient daily monitoring and maintenance of student attendance and retention records.
• Deliver one on one academic support and interventions to facilitate student learning and complement the work of center professionals.
• Collaborate closely with the student support team to track learning pathways, monitor behavior, and implement transition plans, including incentive programs to bolster student achievement.
• Utilize the Learning Management System and other technology resources to monitor and facilitate student progress and maintain up to date academic records, including attendance.
• Engage in professional development activities to enhance academic support practices.

• Provide daily operational support for the academy, such as answering phones and maintaining student records.
• Participate actively in academy meetings and school or community events.
• Step into academy and Graduation Candidate Advocate related tasks as needed on a small, closely connected team.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the…