Student Advocate, Adult Education

Kent Intermediate School District Adult Education – Wyoming Campus, Wyoming, Michigan

Starting Date: Immediately

Full‑time, 182‑day school year position. Non‑Union Hourly Classified, Grade 4, 8 hours per day. Monday–Friday 8:30 am‑5 pm; occasional evening availability may be required.

• Provide individualized case management to adult learners, including assistance with applications, forms, and other needs.
• Identify and connect students and their resident school district regarding special education services outlined in IEPs.
• Advocate for student needs and provide crisis intervention to help students overcome home and life situations that are barriers to educational success.
• Create community partnerships that allow barrier removal.
• Maintain documentation and reporting of student interaction and progress.
• Collaborate with educational staff to address student needs.
• Demonstrate understanding of the unique needs of adult learners who speak multiple languages.
• Assist students with accommodations for GED testing.
• Keep the adult education team informed of community opportunities.
• Present in classrooms about programs and services available to adult learners.
• Work proactively with instructors and staff to identify students who can utilize the services of the Student Advocate.
• Engage in other duties/tasks as assigned by the Director of Adult Ed or other Kent ISD Administration.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred and/or 3+ years of experience working with adult students in a related role.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, families, staff, and other stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; bilingual abilities preferred.
• Ability to concentrate, prioritize, and work independently as well as cooperatively, while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and transmit detailed instructions to plan and perform job duties.
• Broad knowledge of organizational operations and policy.
• High level of interpersonal skills—including discretion, integrity, and flexibility—to interact with students, staff, administrators, community partners, and the public.
• Excellent computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Power School, Google products, and learning web‑based applications related to the Adult Ed program.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including some evening work, as needed.

Robust benefit package includes full medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous paid sick and vacation days;
State of Michigan School Employment retirement program;
Kent ISD participation in the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF/SAVE plan) for eligible federal student loans.

The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy or related conditions), age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in any education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment.