STARS College Advisor – Office of Admissions
| Company | University of Texas – Austin |
|---|---|
| Location | Dallas, TX, USA |
| Salary | $47000 – $47000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Three years of relevant experience. Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through years of experience in a related job discipline.
- Valid Drivers Texas Driver’s License.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to travel for weeks at a time and represent the university at various events.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends.
- Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the efforts of other STARS College Advisor/Counselor within service area.
- Maintain relationships with all individuals involved in the college search and recruitment process, including routinely counseling students and parents regarding the admissions process. Establish productive working relationship with high school counselors and administrators within assigned region.
- Maintain expertise in the college search process to include admissions and financial-aid planning.
- Organize and hosts virtual and in-person events with high schools to promote college-going environments, assist with application completion, provide essay support, and share information on applying for financial aid.
- Be regularly available to respond to students and partner high schools via phone-email, and through virtual platforms (TEAMS, Zoom).
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 years of relevant experience with college admissions processes is preferred
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Knowledge of and sensitivity to issues surrounding rural communities