College Access Advisor (Harlandale)

A&M University-San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University-San Antonio is seeking a College Access Advisor (Harlandale) to support high school students with transitions to postsecondary education, military service, or the workforce. The role partners with ISD staff to provide college and career advising, coordinate events, and support K-8 outreach.

Grant-funded and time-limited; must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and some travel. The advisor will develop a college-going culture, create monthly data reports, and contribute

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in related field.
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Ability to learn technology software programs such as Banner and Idealogic.
• Experience in presenting and public speaking is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide college admissions and financial‑aid guidance to students and families.
• Encourage a broad range of college and career options.
• Develop a college timeline and assist with applications, scholarships, and financial aid documents.

Skills

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Canva/marketing materials

Public speaking

Presentation facilitation

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Banner

Idealogic

Job description

Job Title

College Access Advisor (Harlandale) 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 College Access Advisor, under the direction of the Director of Outreach, supports and assists high school students with transition to postsecondary education, military service or the workforce. Works closely with the assigned independent school district staff to provide college and career advising that includes education on required testing, application process, scholarship searches and career exploration. Establishes working relationships with ISD principals, counselors, and teachers, assesses the needs of each school, and adapts programs and activities. The college access advisor will support the development of a college-going culture to include event coordination, individual and group student meetings, support K-8 outreach, and overall support the ISD and Texas A&M University –San Antonio’s enrollment management division. This is a grant-funded position. Grant funded positions are time-limited and are contingent upon sufficient grant funding. This position will work a minimum of 40 hours per week and is an in-person/on-multiple campus’ position. Some work hours will extend into the evenings and weekends. Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and peak times. Some travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides college admissions and financial-aid advice to students or families seeking assistance.
• Encourages students to consider a broad range of college and career choices.
• Assists students develop a comprehensive college timeline, including understanding application deadlines for the admissions process, helps students complete and submit scholarship applications, financial aid applications, test scores, transcripts, and other enrollment documents.
• Assists students in interpreting correspondence from colleges, including offers of admission and financial aid letters.
• Organizes group events that encourage students and their families for postsecondary education or the workforce.
• Visits and presents in classrooms, assemblies, and other meetings to offer advisement services and emphasize the importance of postsecondary education.
• Coordinates events and workshop presentations to include marketing development, working with additional partners or community-based vendors.
• Supports k-8 outreach events and programs to encourage the college-going culture.
• Assists in the assessment data collection and long-term sustainability of the program working with ISD staff, other advisers within the service area and Texas A&M University – San Antonio’s enrollment management division.
• Assists the supervisor and staff to identify, collect, and interpret key data progress and outcome variables to evaluate the effectiveness of the program.
• Creates monthly data reports and EOY presentations that detail the academic year goals, objectives, and key results.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in related field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Knowledge of Canva or creating marketing materials.
• Ability to learn technology software programs, Banner, Idealogic, etc.
• Ability to comprehend oral and written instructions.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Skilled in presentation facilitation and public speaking.
• Ability to work with K-8 youth, high school and family populations.

Other Information

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.

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.

Established as a standalone university in 2009, Texas A&M University‑San Antonio (A&M‑SA) 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.

Summary of Employee Benefits: www.tamusa.edu/human-resources/documents/Summary-of-Employees-Benefits1.pdf