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High School Advisor

About Momentum Education

Momentum Education is an educational nonprofit dedicated to helping first-generation, low-income students get to and through post-secondary education—whether a four-year degree, two-year degree, or vocational certification—and ultimately secure employment that pays a living wage.

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Momentum operates two core programs: a High School Program and a Post-Secondary Program.​

High School Program

  • Test Preparation: A summer SAT Bootcamp designed to help students earn a college-ready score.

  • Application Support: Monthly meetings with students to support college and community college applications, financial aid completion, and post-secondary enrollment.

 

Students earn micro-stipends throughout the program to encourage engagement and performance.

Post-Secondary Program

  • Academic Advising: Monthly student surveys analyzed using AI to identify “Red Flag” students who receive targeted advisor support.

  • Career Support: Weekly career webinars, job and internship application support, and connections to Young Professional mentors.

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Students earn micro-stipends for completing key milestones, including survey submission, maintaining a 3.0 GPA, and securing internships.

About the Position

Momentum Education seeks a High School Advisor. The High School Advisor is responsible for ensuring that at least 80% of participating students enroll in college or community college and earn a college-ready SAT score.
This is a full-time, in-person role based in Houston, Texas, and reports to the Executive Director.

Key Responsibilities

The High School Advisor will:

  • Lead an SAT Summer Bootcamp in SAT Reading

  • Prepare students who do not earn a college-ready SAT score during the school year for the Texas Success Initiative (TSI)

  • Track and analyze student SAT progress and performance

  • Visit partner high schools at least four days per week to guide students through the post-secondary application process

  • Work at least one day per week at the Momentum Education Office 

  • Design and administer surveys to track student engagement and outcomes

  • Maintain accurate student records and notes in Salesforce

  • Communicate consistently with students via email and Momentum Education’s platform

Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A score of 700 or higher on SAT Reading 

  • Experience teaching or tutoring students

  • A strong commitment to Momentum Education’s mission and interest in remaining with the organization for three or more years

  • Proven ability to build trusting, positive relationships with students

  • Comfort using Salesforce, Google Docs, Slack, Trello, and Zoom

  • Willingness to work in person at Houston-area high schools in districts such as Alief ISD, Aldine ISD, Fort Bend ISD, Pearland ISD, and Spring ISD, 

  • Willingness to work typically from 8:30am - 5:30pm with an hour for lunch; however, some days may start earlier and end later depending on project and deadlines.  

  • A Bachelor’s degree and authorization to work in the United States

  • A personal cell phone and reliable transportation

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: 60,000 annually, with opportunity for annual raises

  • Benefits: Health, vision, and dental insurance

  • Paid vacation time

How to Apply

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