Student Advocate, LPP

About Le Moyne College: Le Moyne College, located in Syracuse, N.Y., is an independent college established by the Jesuits in 1946 to provide students with a values-based, comprehensive academic program designed to foster intellectual excellence and preparation for a life of leadership and service. Today, Le Moyne has evolved into a nationally acclaimed college of liberal arts and sciences that draws students from across the U.S. and abroad. Our Mission: Le Moyne College is a diverse learning community that strives for academic excellence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition through its comprehensive programs rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. Its emphasis is on education of the whole person and on the search for meaning and value as integral parts of the intellectual life. Le Moyne College seeks to prepare its members for leadership and service in their personal and professional lives to promote a more just society. Le Moyne College aims to advance the values of diversity and inclusiveness at the college. To do this, Le Moyne seeks scholars and professionals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to the campus, and who bring greater depth, breadth, and diversity to our campus community. POSITION SUMMARY The Student Advocate fosters a program environment conducive to the academic, social, and personal development of students in grades 8-12. Our goal is to help students stay in school, graduate, and plan for their future. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Job duties specific to this position: Partner individually with students through targeted mentorship to build self-direction and actionable paths toward future goals. Motivating students collectively and individually to achieve academic success through encouraging, advising, and planning strategies. Providing academic assistance to students including tutoring, homework assistance, and exam review in all subject areas, and assistance in standardized test preparation. Encouraging student completion and reviewing of PLP’s and SEA’s to drive individual case management. Handling other duties as assigned. Job expectations for all Le Moyne College employees: Demonstrates and role-models all of Le Moyne’s mission-based competencies (collaboration, communication, diversity, integrity, leadership and service) in every interaction with all community members and external parties. Strengthen digital literacy skills through education and the application of digital technologies in order to effectively engage in information gathering, utilization and data management while promoting a security culture. Supports cura personalis by treating all individuals with dignity, professionalism and kindness. Promotes cura apostolica by aligning professional goals, objectives, and performance with college’s strategic goals. Demonstrates excellent work attendance, reliability and work ethic. Attends and actively participates in required meetings and training…