Horizons - High School Student Success Advisor

Horizons - High School Student Success Advisor

5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA

Posted Friday, July 24, 2026 at 4:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 3:59 AM

As one of the nation's largest Catholic universities and among the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S . , Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs.

Nearly 10,000 students attend the University’s nine colleges and schools:
College of Arts & Sciences;
School of Communication, Media & the Arts;
School of Social Work;
School of Performing Arts;
College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology;
School of Computer Science & Engineering and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart, a Laudato Si’ campus, stands out from other Catholic universities as it was established to be led by the laity. This contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts and, at the same time, cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities.

The Princeton Review includes SHU in itsBest 391 Colleges: 2026 Edition andBest Business Schools: 2025 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio; a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre.(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu

Sacred Heart University complies with all federal and state employment laws and regulations. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position.

The High School Advisor serves as a trusted mentor and advisor for a cohort of approximately 20 high school students and their families. Through individualized advising, academic monitoring, family partnership, and ongoing encouragement, Advisors help students navigate high school successfully while pursuing goals aligned with their strengths, interests, and aspirations. Working under the supervision of the High School Program Manager, Advisors build meaningful relationships with students and families through weekly program participation, individualized outreach, academic monitoring, and ongoing support.

Advisors help students stay engaged in school, make progress toward their goals, access opportunities aligned with their interests, and develop the skills, confidence, and experiences needed for success in college, career, and life.

• Serve as the primary advisor for a cohort of approximately 20 students.
• Build strong, positive relationships with students and families.
• Conduct regular individual check-ins with students.
• Support students in setting goals and developing individualized pathway plans aligned with their strengths, interests, and aspirations.
• Encourage and recommend participation in extracurricular activities, leadership experiences, volunteer opportunities, internships, certifications, and enrichment programs.
• Maintain regular communication with students utilizing Horizons SHU communication platforms.

• Monitor student attendance, grades, academic performance, and engagement.
• Review report cards, progress reports, and other indicators of student success.
• Support students in developing organization, self-advocacy, goal-setting, and executive functioning skills
• Identify students who may require additional academic, SEL, and/or mental health support and communicate concerns to the High School Program Manager.
• Assist in developing intervention plans for students experiencing academic, attendance, or engagement challenges.

• Maintain ongoing communication with parents…