College Admissions & Scholarships Advisor

NAFSA: Association of International Educators; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

McAllen Independent School District is seeking a Specialist in College Admissions/Scholarship to assist students and parents with college admissions, financial aid and scholarships. The role involves announcing scholarship availabilities, recruiting qualified students, and aggressively seeking scholarship opportunities via the Internet, community, and businesses.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Counseling or related field, a valid license as a school counselor or related profession,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education or related field preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Counseling or related field required.
• Licensed School Counselor, School Social Worker, Counselor, or Social Worker required.

Responsibilities

• Solicit and secure scholarship information.
• Advise students about alternative funding sources (scholarships, work study, grants, loans).
• Research other funding sources for students not qualifying for financial aid or scholarships.
• Organize and conduct financial aid workshops for students, parents, staff and counselors; emphasize timeliness in funding.
• Assist parents/students in completing and submitting financial aid forms to organizations.
• Disseminate financial aid information through local newspapers, newsletters and other media sources.
• Coordinate planning of campus for college and financial aid nights.
• Conduct training seminars/workshops in financial aid for staff and community.
• Work with administrators, counselors and teachers to provide orientation for students on financial aid.
• Organize and conduct small group presentations with parents/students/community to demystify financial aid.
• Work with campus staff in writing letters of recommendations for students.
• Serve as liaison between students and universities, community colleges, technical/vocational schools, and the military.
• Collaborate with Chamber of Commerce, businesses to secure local scholarships.
• Log and track students who have applied for financial aid.
• Compile and publish a list of local, state and national scholarships for students, parents, counselors and teachers.
• Log and track students who have been awarded scholarships for senior awards ceremony.

Skills

Public relations

Communication

Scholarship outreach

Computer literacy

Education

Master’s degree in Education

Bachelor’s degree in Counseling

Licensed School Counselor/Social Worker

Job description

McAllen Independent School District is seeking a Specialist in College Admissions/Scholarship to assist students and parents with college admissions, financial aid and scholarships. The role involves announcing scholarship availabilities, recruiting qualified students, and aggressively seeking scholarship opportunities via the Internet, community, and businesses.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Counseling or related field, a valid license as a school counselor or related profession,