Gear Up College Advisor

The University of Texas at Austin

Lufkin, TX, United States
$45,000 + depending on qualifications py
On-site
College and financial aid application processes
Track data and records
Support student engagement
The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a GEAR UP College Advisor for their Lufkin, TX location. The role involves providing in-person support to high school students to help them navigate college admissions, financial aid processes, and career guidance

Job Summary

  • The GEAR UP College Advisor will be responsible for advising students on college and career, assisting them with college and financial aid application processes, helping students complete required actions to enroll in postsecondary, easing students’ transition to high school and college, aiding in their persistence and high school graduation, and encouraging their career goals.
  • Provide one-on-one grade-level specific college advising to cohort students and families; help students complete and submit summer program applications, college applications, scholarships, and financial aid applications; organize and assist with events and activities such as application workshops and scholarship/FAFSA drives.
  • The university provides employees a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance (premiums covered 100% for full-time benefits-eligible employees), retirement plans, and paid leave, in addition to other programs and services.

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The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a GEAR UP College Advisor for their Lufkin, TX location. The role involves providing in-person support to high school students to help them navigate college admissions, financial aid processes, and career guidance.

Salary

$45,000+ depending on qualifications

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • college and financial aid application processes
  • track data and records
  • support student engagement
  • collaborate with district staff
  • support vertical teams

Nice-to-have

  • mentor a group of students
  • develop outreach materials
  • establish productive working relationships

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 1-2 years of experience advising high school students
  • Familiarity with college admissions
  • Familiarity with financial aid application processes
  • Understanding of challenges for low-income, first-generation students

Work Rights

Not specified

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