STARS College Advisor

Amherst College is committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff.

About the role

The STARS College Advisor, within the Amherst College Office of Admission, will join a national network of college advisors supporting rural and small-town high school students through the college search and application process. The position is a one-year term, which may be renewed for up to two additional one-year terms. The position is eligible for participation in the College's hybrid work program. The role requires several weeks of annual outreach travel to assigned rural and small-town high schools, as well as occasional evening and weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Provides 1:1 college advising in a remote setting with assigned high schools
• Travels to assigned high schools for in-person meetings with students
• Hosts virtual events with high schools to promote college-going, assist with application completion, provide essay support, and share information on applying for financial aid
• Responds to students and partner high schools via phone and email
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with students, families, school counselors, community partners, and others involved in the recruitment and advising process
• Contributes to special projects, which may include developing outreach and marketing materials, supporting program assessment, and monitoring related budgets

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students, high school officials, and more
• Strong ability to articulate the value of a college education to diverse audiences with clarity, enthusiasm, and cultural awareness
• Proficiency with technology and digital tools, including Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn new software and systems
• Demonstrated organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to think independently while also contributing effectively as part of a collaborative, dynamic team
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access, and an understanding of how these values inform the work of college admission
• Willingness and ability to travel several weeks per year and to work occasional evenings and weekends
• Valid driver's license and successful completion of Five College Risk Management driver credentialing program
• Successful completion of required reference and background checks, including an acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI) check

Pay

The expected salary range for this job opportunity is $52,895 to $53,000. The salary offered will vary based on relevant education, training, experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations.

Benefits

Amherst College provides a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families.