STARS College Advisor

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

5d • $51,000 - $66,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This STARS College Advisor will be based in the Chicagoland area and travel for meetings and events to the University of Chicago campus located in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago. They will join a team of STARS College Advisors based in Illinois, Missouri, Tennessee, Texas, Maine and Florida. Each college advisor will report to a supervisor and will advise high school students through the college process at 6-8 partner high schools, largely through video conference. The work of the Advisor includes virtual meetings with students, virtual and in-person presentations on applying to college, and regular in-person site visits to assigned schools.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• Background with college admissions processes.
• Valid United States driver’s license.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Presentation skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Handle a high volume of work, execute multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Regularly meets with the Director of High School Initiatives and the STARS Program Director at UChicago to check on progress and performance.
• Provides 1:1 college advising in a remote setting with assigned high schools.
• Travels to assigned high schools at least twice per school year for in-person meetings with students and school community members.
• Hosts virtual and in-person events with high schools to promote college-going, assist with application completion, provide essay support, and share information on applying for financial aid.
• Responds to students and partner high schools via phone and e-mail.
• Understands that weekend and evening availability is expected throughout the year for some aspects of the position due to time zone differences and for travel to high school sites or STARS member sites.
• Maintains relationships with all individuals involved in the recruitment process, including routinely counseling students and parents regarding the admission process.
• Participates in special projects such as developing marketing materials, monitoring budgets and recruiting underrepresented groups.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Benefits

• The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level