$35,360 – $44,036EntryFull Time
Job Family Group:
StaffDepartment/Office:
AmeriCorps College AdvisingTime Type:
Full timeCompensation:
$35,360.00-$44,035.88Please note, starting salaries are based on factors including internal equity, relevant experience, and education.
Exemption Status:
ExemptJob Description:
Trinity University’s College Advising Corps program is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. This position is contingent upon continuous funding.
The College Advisor will serve at local partnership high school in San Antonio or the surrounding area. Working alongside high school and district staff, the adviser will assist students with college admissions, financial aid, and scholarship applications to help student realize their dream of attending college.
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
Responsibilities
Provide one-on-one admissions and financial aid advice to any student or family seeking assistance
Organize group events that encourage students and their families to consider, plan for, and apply to colleges and universities
Establish productive working relationships with principals, counselors, and teachers in the assigned high school
Assist in the efforts of other advisers within the service area
Assist in the assessment and long-term sustainability of the program
Maintain expertise in admissions and financial-aid advising (extensive training will be provided)
Weekend and evening commitments will be expected
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required.
Experience in working in a high school environment in similar role recommended
Demonstration of excellent written and verbal communication as well as strong interpersonal skills
Proficiency in the use of computers for communication, research, and administrative recordkeeping
Advisors will be expected to live within the service area and to involve themselves in the surrounding San Antonio community
Advisors 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
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 10, 2026 start date (subject to change). Upon successful completion of the appointment of
service and 1,700 required hours of service, the advisor 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
2nd 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 28, 2026. 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.
