AdviseTX College Adviser

Agency

Department

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 time-limited and are contingent upon sufficient grant funding.

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 to promote college preparation including Decision Day.

• Partner with community groups for off-campus events and service opportunities.

Establish and maintain productive relationships:

• Assess school needs with the AdviseTX Director and school staff to tailor programs.

• 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:

• Bachelors Degree earned between May 2021-2025.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 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.

• Experience in office clerical or administrative roles including communications record management and proficiency with technology.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Valid drivers license reliable vehicle and ability to travel to San Antonio TX.

• 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.

Term:

11-month contract from start date to June 30 2026; eligible for a second year depending on eligibility and standing with AmeriCorps and the Program.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.