Advise TX Career Adviser - Office of Admissions (Central Texas location)

This position is a fixed term position that will be from August 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027. With possibility of renewal for one additional year depending on funding and workload. These positions are located in Central Texas (Austin area). Must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.

Provide the support that students in Title One high schools require to navigate the complex process of college admissions, matriculation, and financial aid.

• →Provide one-on-one admissions and financial aid advice to any students or family seeking assistance. As an career advisor with Advise Texas, assist high school students to plan, apply and enroll in colleges that will serve them well.
• →Organize group sessions that encourage students and their families to consider, plan for and apply for colleges and universities. Advise students at one-on-one meetings, presentations, group events and college fairs and visits.
• →Establish productive working relationships with principals, counselors, and teachers in the assigned high school.
• →Assist in the efforts of other Advise Texas Career Advisor(s) within the service area.
• →Maintain expertise in admissions and financial-aid planning.

Bachelor's degree within the last year. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Professional demeanor and appearance.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Experience working with students at the high school or college level. Bilingual-Spanish. Experience with public speaking and preparation of presentations. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

$2,818 per month

• May work in extreme temperatures
• May work around standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Lifting and moving

• Occasional evenings and weekends required for programs and events.  ​
• Occasional travel may be required.

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

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A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.