BENTON HARBOR AREA SCHOOLS

JOB TITLE: Graduation Advisor

LOCATION: Benton Harbor High School

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

JOB SUMMARY

The Graduation Advisor supports students in designated grade-level cohorts in collaboration with counselors to promote academic achievement and graduation readiness. Responsibilities include developing graduation plans, identifying barriers, facilitating interventions, tracking student progress, and guiding students in career and post-secondary planning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor’s degree

- 3+ years of experience with high school or college students

- Strong knowledge of graduation requirements, FAFSA, college admissions

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, PowerSchool, Illuminate

- Exceptional communication, organizational, and data analysis skills

- Demonstrated ability to support diverse student populations

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Manage caseloads and conduct graduation audits

- Collaborate on master scheduling and student placement

- Develop and monitor graduation and behavior intervention plans

- Organize college visits and post-secondary readiness activities

- Identify and implement evidence-based interventions

- Track academic progress, attendance, and behavior data

- Analyze dropout risk indicators and implement support strategies

- Connect students and families with social and academic services

- Maintain accurate records and contribute to data reporting

- Attend trainings and adhere to district policies

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

- Commitment to educational equity and closing achievement gaps

- Strong leadership, collaboration, and customer service orientation

- Data-driven decision making and innovative problem-solving

- Adaptability in dynamic, high-need school environments

- Clear, effective communication with diverse stakeholders

EVALUATION & FUNDING

- Evaluated by the Director of Academics and/or Superintendent

- Subject to availability of federal or state funding

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regular standing, walking, sitting, speaking, and listening. Vision requirements include close, distance, and depth perception.