AmeriCorps College Advisor

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Please note, starting salaries are based on factors including internal equity, relevant experience, and education.

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Responsibilities

• Provides one-on-one admissions and financial aid advice to any student or family seeking assistance.
• Organizes group events that encourage students and their families to consider, plan for, and apply to colleges and universities.
• Establishes productive working relationships with principals, counselors, and teachers in the assigned high school.
• Assists in the efforts of other advisers within the service area.
• Assists in the assessment and long-term sustainability of the program.
• Maintains expertise in admissions and financial-aid advising (extensive training will be provided).
• Weekend and evening commitments will be expected.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from any accredited University, preference will be given to Trinity University graduates. Preferably earned in May 2024, December 2023, or May 2023
• Demonstration of excellent written and verbal communication as well as strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in the use of computers for communication, research, and administrative record keeping.
• Advisers will be expected to live within the service area and to involve themselves in the surrounding San Antonio community.
• Advisers will need to provide their own transportation to the school site as well as to related events.
• Experience working with high school students preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish / English) candidates preferred but not required.
• Trinity graduates who are the first in their family to graduate from college are highly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications and Characteristics

• Unquestioned personal integrity, credibility, maturity, and work ethic.
• Energy, enthusiasm and self-confidence in building relationships with students, public school partners, the university and the state and national organizations.
• Flexibility and adaptability in work styles and structures.
• Ability to collaborate creatively and effectively with a variety of people to solve problems and reach goals.
• Passion for making college access available to all students and for serving the community.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, including the ability to listen carefully and to write and speak persuasively.

Compensation (contingent upon grant funding)

This a paid AmeriCorps position that provides the candidate with a monthly $2,745 living stipend, AmeriCorps healthcare, and sick/vacation leave during their term. The is an 11-month appointment with an August 11, 2025 start date (subject to change). Upon successful completion of the appointment of
service and 1,700 required hours of service, the adviser may be eligible for an Education Award of $7,395 to use towards federal undergraduate student loans and/or a graduate education. Candidates may also receive an extension for a 2 nd year of service upon successful completion of service. The position is contingent upon continuous grant funding.

Application Deadline

Applications for initial search will be accepted through August 29, 2025. The position will remain open until all positions are filled.

Interested candidates may apply by submitting the following:

• A Letter of Interest that outlines your desire and qualifications to work with a college access program in a public high school AND addresses the following questions:

  • Why are you interested in serving as an Adviser with the National College Advising Corps program at Trinity University?

  • What will make you an effective adviser?

  • How do you believe this experience will benefit you both personally and professionally?

• Resume

• Two (2) Letters of Recommendation that speak to your qualifications for this position.

Questions regarding Trinity University's College Advising Corps program can be directed to Sarah Ramos, Project Director, at (210) 999-7589 or via email at sramos2@trinity.edu