The College Advising Corps seeks to help more Maryland students attend college or other postsecondary training. Recent graduates will serve as college advisors in selected public secondary institutions throughout Maryland. Working alongside school administrators, advisors will assist students with admission, financial aid and scholarship applications.

Major Functions and Responsibilities

• Participate in a six-week intensive training program held at Loyola to train students on admission, financial aid, diversity and counseling
• Work five days / 40 hours a week (except holidays); half-time positions will be considered; excused absences must be cleared with supervisor
• Work closely with guidance staff and other administrators in the school
• Coordinate publicity and outreach in the school, ensuring that students are aware of possible opportunities involving college admission and financial aid; provide information through presentations, web site, brochures and other various forms of communication
• Coordinate visits to Maryland colleges and universities so students can experience campus life
• Encourage students to enroll in advanced placement and college prep courses
• Host college fairs and information sessions for students
• Conduct SAT prep workshops
• Help students find scholarship resources outside of university and government funding
• Assist school counseling staff in conducting career surveys
• Work with teachers in writing successful recommendation letters for students
• Advise students on a one-to-one basis regarding their postsecondary plans; hold open office hours as well as schedule appointments
• Review all college application materials and assist with writing of personal statements, as well as assisting with the FAFSA and CSS Financial Aid forms
• Create presentations for parents and meet with them on an individual, as needed basis
• Visit middle and elementary schools to begin early awareness programs for college enrollment
• Participate in extracurricular activities in the school/community in an effort to build relationships with students and parents

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Proven ability to work with students, faculty and staff
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficient computer skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects; strong planning and organization skills
• Demonstrated program development and management experience
• Ability to work independently and analytically, exercise discretion and good judgment
• Willingness to handle complex and detail-oriented workload
• Team-orientation toward program design, implementation and evaluation
• High energy, creative; ability to assume responsibility, take initiative and develop new programs