Director of Advise TX

Job Title

Director of Advise TX

Agency

Texas A&M University - San Antonio

Department

Community Partnerships & Campus Visits

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

San Antonio, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Director of AdviseTX leads the overall administration, strategic direction, and daily operations of Texas A&M University–San Antonio’s AdviseTX program, a grantfunded college access initiative in partnership with College Advising Corps (CAC) and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).

The Director oversees college advisers placed in partner high schools, ensuring effective program implementation, achievement of performance goals, and compliance with grant requirements. Responsibilities include personnel management, strategic planning, budget oversight, partnership development, and program assessment.

As part of the Division of Enrollment Management and the Campus Visits and Outreach department, the Director collaborates with university colleagues and external stakeholders to strengthen college access initiatives and support institutional priorities.

This is a grant funded position. Grant funded positions are contingent upon available grant funding.

Responsibilities:
Program Leadership and Strategic Planning 

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for AdviseTX, ensuring alignment with university priorities, grant requirements, and program goals. 
• Develop, implement, and evaluate annual program plans focused on college access, enrollment, and postsecondary success. 
• Oversee daily operations, establish performance expectations, and implement strategies for continuous improvement. 
• Identify opportunities to strengthen program effectiveness, partnerships, and long-term sustainability.

Personnel Supervision and Development 

• Lead the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, supervision, and evaluation of college advisers assigned to partner high schools. 
• Provide coaching, mentorship, training, and professional development to support adviser success and retention. 
• Establish and monitor adviser performance expectations and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). 
• Support advisers in developing site-specific plans and addressing challenges to achieving program goals.

Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement 

• Serve as the primary program liaison with College Advising Corps, THECB, partner school districts, and other external stakeholders. 
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with district leadership, high school administrators, counselors, and community partners. 
• Collaborate with school partners to address program needs, strengthen advising services, and support college-going initiatives. 
• Represent AdviseTX in institutional, regional, and statewide meetings and initiatives.

Grant and Fiscal Management 

• Oversee grant administration, budget development, expenditures, and financial reporting to ensure compliance with funding requirements and university policies. 
• Monitor grant deliverables, reporting deadlines, and program commitments. 
• Coordinate with university departments and funding partners to maintain accurate records and ensure responsible use of resources. 
• Support grant renewals, funding opportunities, and initiatives promoting longterm program sustainability.

Program Assessment and Institutional Collaboration 

• Oversee program data collection, analysis, and reporting to assess adviser effectiveness and student outcomes. 
• Monitor established KPIs, including college applications, financial aid completion, college enrollment, and other postsecondary success measures. 
• Utilize College Advising Corps’ designated data systems and reporting tools to evaluate program performance and identify opportunities for improvement. 
• Prepare and communicate program outcomes, progress reports, and recommendations to university leadership and funding partners. 
• Collaborate with Campus Visits, Outreach, Admissions, Financial Aid, and other university departments to support coordinated college access and enrollment initiatives.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field.
• Ten (10) years of related experience in management.
  

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Education, Higher Education Administration, Educational Leadership, Public Administration, or a related field. 
• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience in higher education, college access, student success, K–12 education, nonprofit program administration, or a related field. 
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in personnel supervision, program management, or organizational leadership.
• Experience leading college access, advising, or postsecondary success programs. 
• Experience managing grant-funded programs, budgets, compliance, and reporting. 
• Experience supervising professional staff across multiple locations or partner institutions. 
• Familiarity with College Advising Corps, AdviseTX, THECB, or similar college access initiatives.
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong leadership, supervisory, and personnel development skills. 
• Knowledge of college access, financial aid, postsecondary enrollment, and student success initiatives. 
• Experience with strategic planning, program assessment, and data-informed decision-making. 
• Knowledge of grant administration, budget management, and fiscal accountability. 
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement skills. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, solve problems, and exercise independent judgment. 
• Ability to collaborate effectively with school districts, university departments, and external partners. 
• Commitment to educational opportunity, student success, and continuous program improvement.

Application Instructions:

Please make sure to provide the required documents:

• Application
• Cover Letter to include two professional references
• Resume

For detailed instructions on how to apply for any position on our website, please use the following link:

http://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/job-opportunities/index.html ​

Summary of Employee Benefits:

https://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/documents/summary-of-employees-benefits.pdf

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once application is submitted, no changes or revisions can be made.  If you have issues with adding documents with your application, please contact HR at 210-784-2058.

In compliance with ADA, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact HR at (210) 784-2058.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.