About the role#
The Student Advising and Program Coordinator leads critical advising services and programs for 11th- and 12th-grade students. This role is central to the organization's school-based model, which blends direct student service with capacity-building support for partner high schools to increase postsecondary attainment. You will provide academic and career guidance while managing campus-based programming and supervising staff to ensure students meet key college access milestones.
What you'll do#
- Provide timely, high-quality academic advising and mentoring to an average caseload of 50-55 students.
- Develop and maintain relationships with a diverse group of students, families, teachers, and other key stakeholders to support student success.
- Support students in taking academic and non-academic steps necessary to prepare for postsecondary pathways, including college exploration, testing, application submissions, and financial aid tracking.
- Design, plan, and lead campus-based programming during or after school to promote school success and foster postsecondary education options.
- Supervise, support, develop, and evaluate AmeriCorps fellow(s) to ensure high performance and optimal student outcomes.
What you'll need#
- Expertise in High School Success & College Access Advising.
- Experience with Direct-to-College Enrollment Advising.
- Strong skills in Student Advising & Relationship Building.
- Ability to manage Family Navigation & Caregiver Engagement.
- Proficiency in Program Design and Delivery.
- While not required, relevant academic backgrounds include Psychology, Sociology, Communications, Human Resources, Computer Science, Business Administration, Public Health, or Political Science.
Location & details#
- Location: Austin, Texas
- Modality: On-site
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Hiring Term: Rolling
