Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA)

JOB TITLE: Academic Coordinator



SALARY RANGE: $32,500-$42, 500 based on experience



REPORTS TO: Director of Organizing



START DATE: ASAP



The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA) is a non-profit organization founded in 1986 to advance the human and civil rights of immigrants and refugees in Los Angeles. As a multi-ethnic coalition of community organizations and individuals, CHIRLA aims to foster greater understanding of issues that affect immigrant communities, provide a neutral forum for discussion, and unite immigrant groups to more effectively advocate for positive change. CHIRLA’s programs include coalition-building and convening of organizations, advocacy around issues affecting immigrants and refugees, community education, service provision and technical assistance, and organizing and leadership development for immigrant workers and youth.



POSITION SUMMARY: The Academic Coordinator is a new position at CHIRLA with the purpose of providing academic support to our Youth Organizing Project High School (Wise Up!) leaders as part of the Civic Opportunities Initiative Network (COIN), a national program to engage youth in active citizenship and service creating new leaders grounded in community based organizations. The Academic Coordinator is expected to develop and implement an academic achievement program which compliments CHIRLA’s leadership development program and will work closely with CHIRLA’s Youth Organizers. The goal of the academic program will be to ensure that we prepare CHIRLA student leaders to apply for and attend a four-year college or university by providing academic assessments, tutoring, and one-on-one support for students. Special attention will be paid to the 8-10 students that are part the national COIN cohort



JOB RESPONSIBILITES:



1. Perform tracking and assessment of Wise Up! student leaders’ academic progress

· Maintain student academic files of CHIRLA youth members and assess each students A-G and graduation progress

· Flag students that are struggling and Identify internal and external opportunities to assist students

· Identify internal and external opportunities to assist students

2. Coordinate Homework Hours as part of the Wise Up! Core Leaders Curriculum

· Plan and conduct workshops/ activities

· Coordinate and schedule volunteer tutors:

3. Prepare assignments/ projects for students without homework
One-on-One assessments with students and their families to provide increased support and attention

· Create avenues for involvement of parents, families, and/or guardians in academic support network, including meetings with them directly

· Create Academic Empowerment Plans for struggling students, including indentifying steps to improve academic standing

4. Plan and execute process to ensure 90% of CHIRLA youth successfully attend a 4 yr college / University

· Organize and conduct college application workshop series with Wise Up seniors to insure successful completion of college applications, financial aid, and scholarships

· Schedule 8-week SAT prep course for Juniors

· Identify and recruit outside support for college app workshops including



SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

· Minimum two years academic advisor experience (high school or college)

· Community or worker organizing experience a plus

· Experience in program development and execution

· Superior professional manner & networking abilities

· Bilingual English/Spanish a must

· Computer literacy: word processing, internet navigation, and other work-related applications

· Knowledge of and commitment to immigrant and worker rights and CHIRLA mission

· Excellent interpersonal skills especially with youth populations



APPLICATION PROCESS:



Accepting applications until position is filled. Only those offered interviews will be contacted.



To Apply:

Please mail, fax, or email the following documents to Human Resources, Attn: Mr. Zerihoun

Yilma. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please be sure to clearly reference job title “Academic Coordinator” in all correspondence with CHIRLA.



1) Résumé

2) Cover letter

3) Salary history

4) References





Send materials to:



jobs@chirla. org



OR



Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA)

2533 W. 3rd St., Suite 101

Los Angeles, CA 90057

Tel: (213) 353-1333



OR



Fax: (213) 353-1344



CHIRLA is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all Federal, State, and Los Angeles City equal employment opportunity laws. CHIRLA does not discriminate against employees and applicants for employment on the basis of alienage or citizenship status, race, creed, color, religious, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation.