College Advisor

Assessment Intervention Management•San Antonio, TX

19h•Remote

About The Position

AIM Learning Center is hiring experienced college advisors to deliver advising packages purchased by families in San Antonio and Austin. AIM handles marketing, enrollment, and billing; advisors choose clients from a pool based on their expertise and availability, deliver the services included in each purchased package, and log their work in AIM’s advising platform. The role is remote, with in-person options in San Antonio and Austin. Advisors choose their caseload and are paid per package as independent contractors (1099). Advising may include a family kickoff to set goals, timelines, and package scope; college list building; essay coaching; application strategy and review; financial aid and scholarship guidance; course and activity planning for younger students on multi-year plans; and regular parent updates and session notes. The services delivered depend on what each family’s package includes. Advisors do not complete or submit FAFSA or CSS Profile forms for families. The workload is especially heavy from August through January, when most application work occurs and deadlines are fixed. Families expect prompt replies. Most sessions take place after school, in the evening, or on weekends. Advisors receive access to AIM’s advising platform, project management tools, and resource library.

Requirements

At least 2 years advising high school students on college admissions as a school counselor, admissions officer, or independent educational consultant.
Experience guiding students through full application cycles, from college list building through submission.
Bachelor’s degree.
Availability for after-school, evening, and weekend sessions.
Ability to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in school counseling, higher education, or a related field.
Admissions experience with Texas public universities or selective private colleges.
Certified Educational Planner (CEP), or membership in IECA, HECA, NACAC, or TACAC.
Experience supporting students with IEPs, 504 plans, or learning differences through the college process.
Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Conduct a kickoff with each family to set goals, timeline, and package scope.
Build college lists based on students’ academics, interests, budget, and fit.
Coach students on essays from brainstorming through final draft.
Develop application strategy and review applications for Common App, ApplyTexas, and school portals.
Guide families through the financial aid and scholarship process; do not complete or submit FAFSA or CSS Profile forms for them.
Plan courses and activities for younger students on multi-year packages.
Provide regular updates to parents and record session notes in AIM’s platform.
Deliver the services included in each family’s purchased package and log work in the advising platform.