Advise TX Career Adviser - Office of Admissions; El Paso

Hiring Department:
Texas Student Experience

Position Open To:
All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status:
To Be Determined at Offer

Earliest

Start Date:

Ongoing

Position Duration:
Limited Duration Based on Business Need

Location:

EL PASO, TX

General Notes This position is a fixed term position that will be from August 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027. With possibility of renewal for one additional year depending on funding and workload. These positions are located in El Paso, TX. Must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.

Provide the support that students in Title One high schools require to navigate the complex process of college admissions, matriculation, and financial aid.

• Provide one-on-one admissions and financial aid advice to any students or family seeking assistance.
• As an career advisor with Advise Texas, assist high school students to plan, apply and enroll in colleges that will serve them well.
• Organize group sessions that encourage students and their families to consider, plan for and apply for colleges and universities.
• Advise students at one-on-one meetings, presentations, group events and college fairs and visits.
• Establish productive working relationships with principals, counselors, and teachers in the assigned high school.
• Assist in the efforts of other Advise Texas Career Advisor(s) within the service area.
• Maintain expertise in admissions and financial-aid planning.

• Bachelor's degree within the last year.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Professional demeanor and appearance.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Experience working with students at the high school or college level.
• Bilingual-Spanish.
• Experience with public speaking and preparation of presentations.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

$2,818 per month

• May work in extreme temperatures
• May work around standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Lifting and moving
• Work Shift:
  
  Occasional evenings and weekends required for programs and events.
• Occasional travel may be required.

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers.

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.

The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants…