Sr Advisor – Stu Success – DIS – req11649
If you are a TRS or ORP retiree please contact Employment at employment@alamo.edu for clarification on eligibility of this position.
Posting closes on: 3/6/2025 at 6:00pm CST
The Alamo Colleges District is an award-winning collective of five colleges in the Greater San Antonio area whose mission is to empower our diverse communities for success. As a district of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and the nation’s only HSI and Historically Black College and University (HBCU), our colleges serve more than 70,000+ students annually with a focus on economic and social mobility.
Our Alamo College District learner community, of 71,132 students, includes 47.2% who rely on financial aid, 41.0% who are first-generation in college; 4.3% who are veterans, and 25.1% who are over age 25.
The Alamo Colleges has a proven track record of success in training workers that local employers need to stay competitive and carries the designation as the #1 provider of workforce education in the region.
Hours per Week: 40
Hourly or Salaried: Salary
Funding source: Grant Funded
Number of opening: 1
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Location: AlamoPROMISE
2222 N. Alamo St.
San Antonio, Texas, 78215
United States
Outside working hours if other than M-F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: This position will require some evening and weekends.
Job Summary and Description
Performs moderate complex work providing advising to students from entry to completion. Responsible for implementing the academic advising strategies and achievement of student learning outcomes. May provide services for special populations.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree or a combination of relevant experience, education and training that equates to the required degree.
- Two years’ of related experience, preferably in a college setting.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Four years’ of related experience.
- Three (3) years of professional experience working for a TRIO federal program or similar related program/project serving low-income and potential first-generation college students (Adults 19 years of age & older).
- Experience providing academic advising services and college, career, financial aid, and economic literacy information to an assigned caseload of adult Participants who are secondary school dropouts or graduates with no postsecondary enrollment.
- Experience advising and assisting college-ready low-income and potential first-generation adult students (ages 19 & older) with the college admissions and financial aid process individually.
- Professional or personal experience in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting Project Participants.
Motor Vehicle Report is required in addition to background check and drug screen
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