AdviseTX College Advisor

Job Title

Advise

TX College Advisor

Agency

Texas A&M University - San Antonio

Department

Community Partnerships & Campus Visits

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

San Antonio, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Advise

TX Hybrid Program at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, in partnership with the College Advising Corps and Ameri Corps, seeks highly motivated recent college graduates (within the last 5 years) to serve full-time as College Advisers.

Advise

TX 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.

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 Advise

TX 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 Advise

TX Director.

* Support and attend evening/weekend events and assist other Advisers.

* Stay current in admissions and financial aid advising.

Represent Ameri Corps

Ameri Corps is a National Non-Profit Organization that partners with College Advising Corps; all Advisers with the Advise

TX Texas A&M San Antonio Chapter are Ameri Corps Members.

* Display the Ameri Corps logo at your service site.

* Provide direct service at your service-site, and log hours accurately in the Ameri Corps online reporting system.

* Adhere to all guidelines of Ameri Corps and the Corporation for National and Community Service.

* Serve in other volunteer opportunities at the direction of the program director

Required

Education and Experience:

* Bachelor's Degree or higher in related field.

Preferred

Education and Experience:

* Bachelor's Degree earned between May .

* 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 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, Ameri Corps, 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 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…