Cristo Rey San José Jesuit High School is hiring for a long-term substitute for Alumni Advisor from August -
December 2024. The long-term substitute for Alumni Advisor will report to the Principal.
MISSION STATEMENT
Cristo Rey San José Jesuit High School is a Jesuit, Catholic High School that empowers students from
underserved communities in San José to be people for others who are prepared spiritually, academically, and
professionally to complete college and who will become accomplished leaders committed to a lifelong pursuit of
learning, faith, and justice.
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND VALUES - VISION FOR COUNSELORS
Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School counselors will consistently work as a team to model and help all students
reach the characteristics of the Cristo Rey San Jose Graduate at Graduation: loving, open to growth, committed to
faith, striving for justice, and intellectually and professionally engaged.
ALUMNI ADVISOR DESCRIPTION
Working as a two-person team, the Alumni Advisors will collaborate with the administration and college
counselors to maintain and expand a comprehensive to-and-through college counseling program that focuses on
the academic, financial, and social health and well being of all students.
The Alumni Advisor is responsible for outreach and advising for Cristo Rey graduates in an effort to improve the
degree attainment rate of our first generation, low income students. CRSJ seeks to educate and foster in our
students meaningful college readiness and life skills to support the transition to higher education. Additionally, the
Alumni Advisor will help to develop and maintain Cristo Rey partnership agreements with 4-year and 2-year
institutions to create bridges for successful student transitions and undergraduate degree completion.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES – ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Reporting to the Principal, the specific responsibilities for the Alumni Advisor include:
Senior Preparation
Plan & facilitate Spring Break College Tours to engage junior class with alumni on campuses
- Plan and teach College and Career Readiness (CCR) curriculum to seniors during spring term, and as
needed by College Counselors. This class introduces financial literacy, time management and executive
function techniques, self advocacy skills, race/identity awareness, how to manage family relationships,
and specific college resources for academic success and personal wellness.
- Introduce alumni support program and provide transition orientation for alumni parents
- Facilitate “family decision meetings” as needed
Alumni Support
- Work one-on-one with alumni entering their first year as they transition to college through summer
meetings to confirm orientation and registration requirements, and ensuring that health insurance
coverage is transferred or waivers are confirmed (which may include some travel to visit them on
campus)