Advise TX Career Adviser - Office of Admissions; Rio Grande Valley

Advise TX Career Adviser - Office of Admissions (Rio Grande Valley Location)

Hiring Department: Enrollment Management

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 (August 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027; possible renewal)

Location: McAllen, TX (Rio Grande Valley)

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 students or families seeking assistance. As a 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.
• Eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.

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.

• 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.

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 because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.