AdviseTX College Advisor

Texas A&M _ San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in related field.
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.
Resume
Cover Letter that outlines your desire and qualifications to 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 and community impact? 2. How do you believe this experience will benefit you both personally and professionally
Professional References

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.
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