STARS College Advisor

Amherst Campus
Full Time
JR7134

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the STARS College Advisor position. The STARS College Advisor is a full-time, fixed-term position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $52,895 to $53,000.

The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here for Benefits Information.

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. In this role, the advisor will advise students through virtual meetings, deliver presentations on applying to college and financial aid, and conduct regular in-person site visits to assigned high schools. The advisor will build and maintain strong relationships with students, families, school counselors, community partners, and others involved in the recruitment and advising process. The position also contributes to special projects, which may include developing outreach and marketing materials, supporting program assessment, and monitoring related budgets.

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.

Summary of 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

STARS College Advisor

Amherst Campus
Full Time
JR7134

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the STARS College Advisor position. The STARS College Advisor is a full-time, fixed-term position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $52,895 to $53,000.

The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here for Benefits Information.

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. In this role, the advisor will advise students through virtual meetings, deliver presentations on applying to college and financial aid, and conduct regular in-person site visits to assigned high schools. The advisor will build and maintain strong relationships with students, families, school counselors, community partners, and others involved in the recruitment and advising process. The position also contributes to special projects, which may include developing outreach and marketing materials, supporting program assessment, and monitoring related budgets.

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.

Summary of 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