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Future Education Student Advisor

SHOFCO NAIROBI

Summary

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.

Location: Kibera and Mathare

Monday – Friday | 8.00 AM – 5.00PM

Description

  • 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
    • Mentorship program

Education

  • Degree in Secondary Education

More Details on Experience

  • Experience working in a secondary school
  • Experience counselling/advising students
  • Experience working with parents
  • Proficient in Microsoft and Google Suite
  • Exposure to both 8-4-4 and CBC curriculum a plus

More Details on Skills

  • Adopting practical approaches
  • Providing insights
  • Managing tasks
  • Upholding standards
  • Team working
  • Convincing people
  • Empowering individuals

Terms And Conditions

Interested canddates to submit their applications before 10th April 2023