Academic Advisor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with Veritas families to address students’ academic aspirations and requirements.

• Facilitate communication and provide administrative support between families, the Veritas Press office, and instructors at Veritas Scholars Academy.

• Counsel families regarding the Veritas K–12 curriculum, course offerings, graduation criteria, college admission standards, and scholarship opportunities.

• Conduct annual meetings with Classic families to review course planning, class scheduling, graduation progress, and address academic questions.

• Maintain and update student records, sharing relevant information with teachers and Diploma staff.

• Contact families before the academic year begins and conduct mid-year check-ins with families and teachers.

• Handle withdrawal documentation.

• Build and sustain relationships with Premium Diploma families.

• Assist Premium families with course planning, class registration, and curriculum purchases.

• Follow up with Premium families at the conclusion of each quarter.

• Relay important information to teachers.

• Manage student paperwork and offer guidance on college and scholarship opportunities, including writing recommendation letters.

• Engage in training and professional development opportunities provided.

• Organize consultation appointments using the Google Calendar worksheet.

• Learn and implement Diploma and Certification program requirements.

• Provide guidance during consultations.

• Confirm course selections within the Diploma Program.

• Ensure students remain aligned with graduation requirements.

• Enroll students in classes and arrange for book orders.

• Maintain clear communication records among families, educators, students, and the office.

⛳️ Requirements

• Knowledgeable about the reformed faith and classical Christian education in line with the Veritas Statement of Faith and Philosophy.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Familiarity with Veritas curriculum and class offerings.

• Background in the field of education is highly preferred.

• Empathetic and possesses excellent customer relationship skills.

• Professional, organized, and open to learning.

• Ability to navigate various online educational tools and platforms.

• Flexible daily availability.

• Proficient in extensive typing on a QWERTY-style keyboard.

• Capable of extensive viewing of a computer monitor.

• Competent in speaking and hearing.

• Able to reach and bend as needed.

• Skilled in using hands to accomplish tasks.

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred, though not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement.

• Contract employment.

• Training and professional development opportunities are provided.