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Job TitleAdviseTX College Advisor Agency Texas A&M University - San Antonio Department Community Partnerships & Campus Visits Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationSan Antonio, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description The AdviseTX Hybrid Program at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, in partnership with the College Advising Corps and AmeriCorps, seeks highly motivated recent college graduates (within the last 5 years) to serve full-time as College Advisers. AdviseTX 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 AdviseTX 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 AdviseTX Director. Support and attend evening/weekend events and assist other Advisers. Stay current in admissions and financial aid advising. Represent AmeriCorps AmeriCorps is a National Non-Profit Organization that partners with College Advising Corps; all Advisers with the AdviseTX Texas A&M San Antonio Chapter are AmeriCorps Members. Display the AmeriCorps logo at your service site. Provide direct service at your service-site, and log hours accurately in the AmeriCorps online reporting system. Adhere to all guidelines of AmeriCorps 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 2021-2026. 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, AmeriCorps, 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. Applicant Instructions: Please make sure to provide the following documents: Cover Letter Resume / CV Professional References For detailed instructions on how to apply for any position on our website, please use the following link: http://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/job-opportunities/index.html Summary of Employee Benefits: www.tamusa.edu/human-resources/documents/Summary-of-Employees-Benefits1.pdf Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities. Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once the application is submitted, no changes or revisions can be made. If you have issues with adding documents to your application, please contact HR at 210-784-2058. In compliance with ADA, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact HR at (210) 784-2058. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. Established as a standalone university in 2009, Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-San Antonio) is a comprehensive four-year public university that reflects the heritage-rich community it serves. Situated on nearly 700 acres in South San Antonio, A&M-SA is a Military Embracing institution offering over 40 undergraduate and graduate programs to close to 7000 students. A&M-San Antonio is quickly expanding to fill its campus grounds in South San Antonio. Due to the rapid growth, the University's footprint is transforming with Esperanza Hall, the first residence hall having opened in fall 2017, the Science & Technology Building, which opened in spring 2018, Classroom Hall which opened in fall 2020 and our newest building for the College of Business and University Library scheduled to open fall 2022. The University's core values of being “student centered, equity minded, inclusive and respectful, visionary, a catalyst for opportunity, collaborative and committed to excellence”, provide a foundation for its world-class faculty to inspire graduates to be lifelong learners and responsible global citizens. A&M-San Antonio will continue growing as an economic and social catalyst while becoming nationally recognized for student and academic success. Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement, and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities. Texas A&M University-San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (210) 784-2058. The following links will open in a new tab Texas A&M - San Antonio Home Page Human Resources Home Page Annual Security Report Americans with Disabilities Act Benefit Programs Overview of TRS and ORP Summary of New Employee Benefits Cost of Living Calculator Notice of Nondiscrimination and Abuse