AmeriCorps College Advisor

Trinity Univesity•Waxahachie, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Trinity University’s College Advising Corps program is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. This position is contingent upon continuous funding. Position: College Adviser for Trinity University’s College Advising Corps –multiple openings. The position will remain open until all positions are filled. This position flat rate is dependent on start date with the program. The person selected for this role MUST reside in Texas and have transportation to school site. The College Advisor serve local high schools in San Antonio. Working alongside high school and district staff, the adviser will assist students with college admissions, financial aid, and scholarship applications to help student realize their dream of attending college. Reports to: Sarah Ramos, Project Director, in conjunction with an on-site liaison at the assigned high school above. The College Advisor will serve at local partnership high school in San Antonio or the surrounding area. Working alongside high school and district staff, the adviser will assist students with college admissions, financial aid, and scholarship applications to help student realize their dream of attending college.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required.
Experience in working in a high school environment in similar role recommended
Demonstration of excellent written and verbal communication as well as strong interpersonal skills
Proficiency in the use of computers for communication, research, and administrative recordkeeping
Advisors will be expected to live within the service area and to involve themselves in the surrounding San Antonio community
Advisors will need to provide their own transportation to the school site as well as to related events
Experience working with high school students preferred
Bilingual (Spanish / English) candidates preferred but not required
Trinity graduates who are the first in their family to graduate from college are highly encouraged to apply

Nice To Haves

Unquestioned personal integrity, credibility, maturity, and work ethic
Energy, enthusiasm and self-confidence in building relationships with students, public school partners, the university and the state and national organizations
Flexibility and adaptability in work styles and structures
Ability to collaborate creatively and effectively with a variety of people to solve problems and reach goals
Passion for making college access available to all students and for serving the community
Excellent organizational and communication skills, including the ability to listen carefully and to write and speak persuasively

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one admissions and financial aid advice to any student or family seeking assistance
Organize group events that encourage students and their families to consider, plan for, and apply to colleges and universities
Establish productive working relationships with principals, counselors, and teachers in the assigned high school
Assist in the efforts of other advisers within the service area
Assist in the assessment and long-term sustainability of the program
Maintain expertise in admissions and financial-aid advising (extensive training will be provided)