Job Title: GRAD Advisor
Reports To: Director of Project Grad
Organization: Tejano Center
Division: Project Grad
Location: GRADcafé Sites
FLSA Status: Exempt
Emp Employment Status: Full-Time
Work Calendar Status: 12 Months (238 Days)
Salary: MIN: $44,129 annually MID: $52,107 annually MAX: $58,988 annually
Revised: May 1, 2026
POSITION SUMMARY
The GRAD Advisor is a key member of the GRAD team, supporting Project GRAD's
mission to improve lives in low-income communities by helping students develop and
achieve their educational and career goals. This role provides high-quality college and
career readiness programming, advising, and case management to individuals and
families through GRADcafé at all service sites, including Raul Yzaguirre Schools for
Success in Harris County.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience required.
- Demonstrated success supporting young adults in college and career readiness
and postsecondary achievement.
- Experience managing partnerships and collaborative projects across
organizations and programs preferred.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Deliver high-quality college and career readiness services to students and
families at all service sites, including virtual and in-person drop-in advising,
workshops, the GRAD Scholar program, and case management within the
Aspiring Young Adult (AYA) Program.
- Refer clients to appropriate internal and external support services as needed.
Conduct research on college, career, and financial aid opportunities to effectively
guide and inform clients.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services, including sign-in
sheets, database entries, recruitment, enrollment, advising notes, milestone
tracking, educational progress, and postsecondary outcomes such as college
enrollment and graduation.
- Increase student enrollment, persistence, and completion rates in college and
certificate programs, with a focus on pathways leading to high-demand, high-
growth careers.
- Use data and reporting tools to guide planning and decision-making, ensuring
effective use of time and resources to achieve student outcomes.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with GRADcafé visitors, identifying
opportunities for new partnerships and connecting potential collaborators with
the Project Manager.
- Provide regular updates and reports to the Project Manager and the Director of
Project GRAD & NOVA Academy regarding program activities and outcomes.
- Research, update, and maintain resource materials and knowledge libraries.
Participate in ongoing professional development at the local, state, and national
levels.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of GRAD and Tejano Center for
Community Concerns programming.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES
- Strong integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment.
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Self-motivated with strong time management skills; ability to take initiative and
ownership of work and results.
- Strong customer service mindset and commitment to student success.
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and program needs.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
and Google Workspace.
- Experience with Salesforce preferred.
- Valid Texas Driver's License, proof of liability insurance, and ability to travel to
various service sites as needed.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Mental Demands
- Work is performed in both office and community-based environments, including
schools, GRADcafé locations, and virtual settings.
- Requires frequent interaction with students, families, school staff, and
community partners in person, by phone, and via virtual platforms.
- Regular local travel between service sites and partner locations is required.
- May require evening and weekend hours based on program needs and event
schedules.
- Extended periods of sitting, standing, and computer use are required for
advising, documentation, and virtual meetings.
- Must be able to occasionally lift and carry materials or supplies up to 25 pounds
for events, workshops, or program activities.
- Must have the ability to move between offices, classrooms, and community
spaces as needed.
- Work environment may involve moderate noise levels during workshops, events,
or group advising sessions.
- Must maintain professionalism and confidentiality when working with student
records and sensitive information in accordance with organizational policies and
FERPA guidelines.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Tejano Center for Community Concerns is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The
organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex,
disability, age, religion, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job
and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or
skills that may be required.
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