College Adviser Intern – Fall 2013

Are you interested in public service?  Do you want to help students go to college?  Do you have a few hours a week to spare?  If you answered yes, then the Advise TX College Advising Corps has an immediate internship opportunity for you!

Advise TX seeks to increase the number of first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students realize their dream of attending college, and we are currently seeking UT students who are interested in shadowing and supporting the efforts of current Advise TX Advisers at Reagan and Lanier High Schools in Austin.  Interns will work on various projects as directed by the Adviser and receive on-going professional development in the field of college access.

Potential Projects include:                                                                          

·  Assisting students with college admissions applications

·  Researching scholarship opportunities and assisting students with scholarship applications

·  Proofreading and providing feedback on college admissions essays

·  Participate in 3 professional development sessions on topics related to college access and advising

·  General administrative duties as necessary

Qualifications 

·  Effective communication skills

·  Strong attention to detail

·  Reliable transportation to and from assigned high school

·  Current undergraduate student status

·  Juniors and seniors preferred but will consider other class levels

·  An interest in college access programs

·  Advise TX welcomes students of all majors

Internship Dates

The selected candidate will be able to commit 6-8 hours a week between 8am-5pm. The internship is unpaid, but provides an excellent opportunity for those interested in joining Advise TX as a full-time staff member to gain experience as a college adviser. The ideal candidate will begin no later than the week of October 7th and work through the beginning of December.

 How to Apply

Interested applicants should complete the brief online application and submit a resume to Lisa Diaz at l.diaz@austin.utexas.edu by 5pm on September 23, 2013. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Lisa Diaz by email or phone at 512-232-2560

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