Nativity Jesuit Academy

Graduate Support Program Coordinator - Nativity Jesuit Academy, Milwaukee, WI

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Nativity Jesuit Academy is an equal opportunity employer.

• Prepare current 8th grade students for high school success by co‑facilitating a high school readiness curriculum during the 8th grade school year
• Submit report cards and standardized test scores for eighth grade student applicants to high schools for admissions review
• Assist 8th grade families with high school, financial aid, and Choice applications through individual meetings and group presentations
• Track individual eighth grade high school application progress, Choice results, and final student decisions
• Schedule high school admissions presentations to middle school students and families
• In conjunction with the Director of Graduate Support, facilitate the one‑to‑one mentoring program for high school students, including:
  • Assist in recruiting, training, and supporting mentors
  • Manage the logistics of monthly meetings
  • Facilitate sessions connected to students’ academic and personal success

• Facilitate academic and social‑emotional support programming for high school students, including:
  • Track academic progress of students and update student database records
  • Manage a caseload of high school students, including academic progress tracking, coaching, in‑person visits at their high school and at Nativity, as well as virtual check‑ins
  • Work with Director of Graduate Support to communicate with parents regarding the students’ academic progress and challenges as needed
  • Host after school programming for high‑priority students
• Assist in the coordination and supervision of alumni events such as the alumni basketball tournament and other alumni social events
• Communicate effectively with Nativity faculty and staff, parents, students, and external partners
• Perform other duties as assigned

• A desire to work with middle school and high school aged students to help them reach their academic potential and to support their varying needs
• Knowledge of Milwaukee‑area college‑prep high schools
• Ability to cultivate and nurture trusting relationships with students and adults
• Deadline‑driven, organized, and goal‑oriented
• Self‑starter and able to work independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to learn and adapt to the changing needs of students
• The ability to speak Spanish is preferred
• High school diploma required, Bachelor’s degree preferred