AdviseTX College Advisor

About the role

• Job Title
• AdviseTX College Advisor
• Agency
• Texas A&M University - San Antonio
• Department
• Community Partnerships & Campus Visits
• Proposed Minimum Salary
• Commensurate
• Job Location
• San Antonio, Texas
• Job Type
• Staff

About the role

The AdviseTX Hybrid Program at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, in partnership with the College Advising Corps and AmeriCorps, seeks highly motivated recent college graduates (within the last 5 years) to serve full-time as College Advisers.

AdviseTX places Advisers in San Antonio area high schools to work alongside counselors and other college access organizations. Using a near-peer model, our goal is to encourage and assist high school students with college applications, financial aid, scholarship searches, and the transition to post-secondary education.

This is a grant funded position. Grant funded positions are contingent upon available grant funding.

Compensaton

• Salary and Education Award depend on start date.
• 11-month contract from Start Date to June 30, 2027; eligible for a second year depending on eligibility and standing with AmeriCorps and AdviseTX.
• Education Award provided if all hours are completed, subject to AmeriCorps's discretion (usable for past or future education).

Responsibilities

Advising

• Serve in a hybrid (on-site and virtual) role at 1-2 San Antonio area high schools to increase college preparation and enrollment.
• Provide personalized admissions and financial aid support to students and families.
• Assist students with admissions and financial aid applications and create individualized college timelines.
• Use digital tools (video conferencing, text, email, AI, phone) for personalized advising.
• Offer college advising in classrooms, assemblies, and student meetings.
• Utilize an AI Chatbot in coordination with College Advising Corps with students and families to maximize outreach.

Coordinating and Organizing

• Establish a professional online presence (social media, website, blog) for communication.
• Engage families in supporting students' college plans.
• Plan events with community organizations and universities to promote college preparation, including Decision Day.

Establish and Maintain Productive Relationships

• Assess school needs with the AdviseTX Director and school staff to tailor college and career programming.
• Build relationships with principals, counselors, and teachers.
• Participate in extracurricular activities to empower students and strengthen the college-going culture.

Sustainability and Data Management

• Record service data using the College Advising Corps' GRACE system.
• Submit progress reports to the AdviseTX Director.
• Support and attend evening/weekend events and assist other Advisers.
• Stay current in admissions and financial aid advising.

Represent AmeriCorps

AmeriCorps is a National Non-Profit Organization that partners with College Advising Corps; all Advisers with the AdviseTX Texas A&M San Antonio Chapter are AmeriCorps Members.

• Display the AmeriCorps logo at your service site.
• Provide direct service at your service-site, and log hours accurately in the AmeriCorps online reporting system.
• Adhere to all guidelines of AmeriCorps and the Corporation for National and Community Service.
• Serve in other volunteer opportunities at the direction of the program director

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in related field.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree earned between May 2021-2026.
• Experience working with high school students; and/or students from communities with limited access to higher education opportunities, such as in college admissions, advising, or mentoring programs.
• Leadership in mentoring, project management, and decision making.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and ability to travel within the San Antonio, TX area.
• Flexible to attend events/meetings outside regular hours.
• Strong interpersonal skills; represent CAC, AmeriCorps, and TAMUSA professionally.
• Skilled in communication, Microsoft Office, and digital tools.
• Able to mentor high school students and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Please make sure to provide the required documents

• Application
• Cover Letter to include two professional references
• Resume

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