AdviseTX College Advisor

## Advise

TX College Advisor Apply locations:
San Antonio, TXtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R-093439
** 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.
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* 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…