Educational Advisor (CTY Strategic Prog. and Partnerships)

The Center for Talented Youth (CTY) at Johns Hopkins University seeks an Educational Advisor to support students participating in the CTY Scholars Program. The Educational Advisor provides comprehensive academic advising, college preparation, and mentorship to high school students throughout their secondary education journey. The Educational Advisor serves as a trusted partner to students and families, helping students develop academic plans, pursue rigorous coursework, engage in meaningful extracurricular activities, access enrichment opportunities, prepare for standardized testing, and successfully navigate the college admissions and financial aid processes. Working collaboratively with CTY staff and external partners, the Educational Advisor manages an assigned caseload of students and provides individualized guidance designed to promote high academic achievement, leadership development, college access, and long-term student success. Students are expected to earn full or near-full scholarships to highly selective colleges. Specific Duties Responsibilities Student Advising and Mentorship (35%) Provide individualized academic and college advising to assigned CTY Scholars students throughout grades 9–12. Establish strong mentoring relationships with students by providing guidance, encouragement, accountability, and support. Communicate regularly with students through virtual meetings, email, text messaging platforms, and other approved communication methods. Monitor student engagement and follow up with students who miss meetings or do not respond to outreach. Document student meetings, progress updates, and action plans. Maintain confidentiality of student records and follow all applicable university policies related to student privacy. Academic Advising and Student Success (25%) Monitor student academic progress and support students in maintaining strong academic performance. Review report cards, transcripts, and academic records each grading period. Identify academic challenges early and provide proactive interventions for students experiencing academic difficulties. Develop academic improvement strategies with students, including goal setting, study plans, time management strategies, and academic resources. Initiate academic escalation procedures when students fall below program academic expectations. Maintain accurate records of grades, coursework, academic achievements, and standardized test scores. Advise students regarding course selection and encourage enrollment in appropriately rigorous academic opportunities. Other duties as assigned College Readiness and Postsecondary Planning (25%) Guide students through all phases of college preparation, including College exploration and research. College list development. Application planning. Essay preparation. Scholarship research. Financial aid processes and appeals. Summer bridge programs. Support students in creating balanced college lists that include likely, target, and reach institutions. Help students identify colleges and programs aligned with their academic interests, career goals, and financial needs. Encourage participation in college visits, information sessions, fly-in programs, and summer bridge opportunities. Assist students with competitive applications, including reviewing essays, short responses, and application materials. Write recommendation letters for college admissions and scholarship opportunities as needed. Track student college applications, admissions outcomes, and enrollment decisions. Other responsibilities may be assigned, including serving on the committee for selecting new cohorts. Enrichment, Leadership, and Career Exploration (10%) Participate in planning and execution of annual Leadership Conference. Support students in identifying extracurricular activities, leadership opportunities, internships, and academic enrichment programs. Help students develop sustained engagement in activities aligned with their interests and goals. Assist students

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