AdviseTX College Advisor

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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 grantfunding.

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:

• Bachelors Degree or higher in related field.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelors 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.

• Experience in leadership in mentoring project management and decision making.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Valid drivers 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.

Required Documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter that outlines your desire and qualificationsto work with a college access program in a public high school and addresses the following questions:
  1. What motivates you to serve in a role focused on service andcommunity impact
  2. How do you believe this experience will benefit you bothpersonally and professionally

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.