High School College Advisor

Texas Christian University; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Christian University is seeking a High School College Advisor to assist Texas high school students in underserved communities with college admissions, financial aid, and scholarship applications. The Advisor will provide one-on-one assistance, develop comprehensive timelines for college applications, and work with local community groups to promote college readiness. A Bachelor's degree is required, with preference given to candidates from Texas Christian University. The position demands effective communication skills and the ability to build relationships with students and educational staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably from Texas Christian University.
• Knowledge of college admissions and financial aid processes is beneficial.
• Ability to work effectively with underserved communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one admissions and financial aid assistance.
• Encourage students to explore various college options.
• Develop comprehensive college application timelines.
• Organize events to promote college readiness.

Skills

Interpersonal communication techniques

Computer software use

Record-keeping techniques

Customer service techniques

Microsoft Office skills

Effective communication

Process development

Project management

Independent decision-making

Creative collaboration

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

The High School College Advisor assists Texas high school students in underserved communities in realizing their dream of attending college by advising students with college admissions, financial aid, and scholarship applications; coordinating information with high school staff at the student’s school.

Duties & Essential Job Functions

1. Provides one‑on‑one admissions and financial‑aid assistance to any student or family seeking help.
2. Encourages each student to consider a broad range of appropriate college choices.
3. Develops for each student a comprehensive college timeline, including application deadlines for admission and financial aid.
4. Helps each student complete and submit admissions and financial‑aid applications.
5. Assists each student in interpreting correspondence from colleges, including offers of admission and financial aid.
6. Encourages students and their families to consider, plan for, and apply to colleges and universities.
7. Organizes events.
8. Visits classrooms, assemblies, and club meetings to offer advising services and emphasize the importance of college.
9. Visits feeder middle schools to encourage early planning for college.
10. Works with local community groups – churches, boys and girls clubs, social‑services providers—to offer group events outside school settings and hours.
11. Establishes productive working relationships with principals, counselors, and teachers in the assigned high school.
12. Assesses in consultations with the program director and school personnel the particular needs of each school, and adapts programs and activities to meet these needs.
13. Actively seeks the advice and counsel of the on‑site supervisor at each partner high school.
14. Assists in the efforts of other adviser(s) within the service area.
15. Visits other high schools in the assigned service area during school days.
16. Helps organize; provide support for, and attend evening and weekend events organized by other adviser(s).
17. Assists in the assessment and long‑term sustainability of the program.
18. Assists the program director and evaluation staff to identify, collect, and interpret key progress and outcome variables to evaluate the effectiveness of the Advising Corps program.
19. Submits monthly progress reports to the program director documenting progress and outcome data.
20. Meets as appropriate, with the evaluators from the National Office or TCU, representing the Advising Corps, as requested by the program director, to potential supporters and other interested parties.
21. Maintains expertise in admissions and financial‑aid advising.
22. Participates fully in six weeks of residential training each summer on the TCU campus.
23. Consults with the program director to seek out and participate in other opportunities for professional development.
24. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree.

Preferred Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree from Texas Christian University.

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training

None.

Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training

None.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of interpersonal communication techniques.
• Knowledge of computer software used to perform the job.
• Knowledge of record‑keeping techniques.
• Knowledge of customer‑service techniques.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Skill in effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to develop processes and standards for the specific needs of the assigned school with diplomacy and a strong commitment to service.
• Ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to make independent decisions regarding daily activities.
• Ability to collaborate creatively and effectively with others in order to solve problems and reach goals.
• Ability to clearly present and communicate programs to high school students.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations)

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face‑to‑face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 10 lbs.

Work Environment

• Work is indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
• This position requires the ability to commute between multiple job locations.
• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.

TCU Core Competencies

University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.

Employment Values Statement

Texas Christian University values Integrity, Engagement, Community, and Excellence in the workplace. TCU treats applicants and employees with fairness and respect. TCU hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and their commitment to making a positive impact on our student‑centered community. TCU is an equal opportunity employer and follows all applicable employment laws. TCU fairly considers all qualified individuals, ensuring we are a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.