College Transition Advisor

Job overview

The College Transition Advisor role is onsite in Houston, TX, with work across school, office, and college campus locations. Compensation is not specified. KIPP Texas Public Schools works with families and communities to prepare students for college, career, and beyond. The advisor guides high school seniors through postsecondary planning and enrollment and supports alumni during their first college semester. Outreach, coaching, and tracking enrollment steps help students navigate transitions and reduce summer melt.

What you'll do

• Build relationships with students, families, and school staff
• advise seniors on postsecondary plans, enrollment, orientation, and financial aid steps
• plan college exposure visits and family education events
• deliver transition lessons
• track matriculation forms and steps
• contact alumni to verify enrollment
• provide coaching and conduct college campus visits
• maintain alumni records and assist with data collection and program evaluation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

college transition advisor

college access

student advising

postsecondary enrollment

financial aid

alumni support

houston tx

kipp texas public schools

campus visits

frequent travel

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• vacation and flexible paid time off
• paid family leave
• flexible spending account or HSA
• employee assistance programs
• employee-paid legal, identity protection, life, and disability plans.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree and prior experience working with college students, particularly first-generation, minority, and low-income students. Frequent travel to campuses and other work locations is required.

About the employer

KIPP Texas Public Schools is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.