Future Education Student Advisor at Shining Hope For Communities

Job Purpose

The Future Education department supports Class 8 graduates from the Kibera and Mathare School for girls in their high school and university journey.

The Student Advisor will work hand-in-hand with high school students to ensure they are performing academically.

He/she will put in place a tracking mechanism to track student progression and ensure issues can be identified, and develop interventions for those found to be struggling – including engaging parents.  He/she will guide students on subject selection in high school and course selection for university.

Position Objectives and Responsibilities

• Lead the academic support provided to SHOFCO Primary School Graduates as they attend high schools throughout Kenya
• Evaluate current academic support given to Future Education, and design and implement a new structure moving forward to help increase success of students, including but not limited to:
  • Collect and maintain a student database, including academic records, school contact information, etc.
  • Monitor, follow up, and intervene with any students struggling academically or adjusting to high school life
  • Connect academic issues that are steaming from behavioral issue, and help to put in place interventions and resolutions
  • Meet with parents/guardians to discuss their children’s progress, and to determine the academic priorities and needs of their children
  • Guide and counsel students with subject and course selection based on performance / interest
  • Conduct high school visits when necessary – meeting with other teachers and administrators to understand challenges faced by the students
  • Identify ways to support students with varying academic resources
• Assist the Future Education team to support the students in various ways
  • Delivery of training, community service, and internships during school breaks
  • Home visits for students transitioning to secondary and post-secondary school
  • Procurement of school supplies and fee payment
  • Scholarship applications
  • Documentation needed for travel

Education, Experience and Skills

• Degree in Secondary Education

More requirements

• Experience working in a secondary school
• Experience counselling/advising students
• Experience working with parents
• Proficient in Microsoft and Google Suite

Functional Skills

• Adopting practical approaches
• Providing insights
• Managing tasks

Behavioural Competencies/Attributes

• Team working
• Convincing people