STARS College Advisor

Company Description

The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 in Notre Dame, Indiana, is a premier American research university. As a Catholic institution, it uniquely blends faith with intellectual inquiry, striving for excellence in teaching, research, and serving the common good. Notre Dame offers a dynamic and rewarding environment for its diverse community of students, faculty, and staff, who are all dedicated to fostering an inclusive campus and being a force for good in the world. With world-class facilities, acclaimed academic programs, and a strong commitment to innovation and ethical leadership, Notre Dame is an ideal place to make a meaningful impact.

Job Description

The STARS (Small Town and Rural Students) College Advisor at Notre Dame will be a member of the University's Undergraduate Enrollment Strategic Recruitment and Scholarship Engagement team. They will also join a team of other STARS college advisors across the country (based in Illinois, Missouri, Tennessee, and Texas). The STARS college advisor will remotely advise high school students through the college process at 6-8 schools. This includes virtual meetings with students, presentations on applying to college, and regular in-person site visits to assigned schools.

Essential Duties: 

• Collaborate remotely with the supervisor of STARS college advisors to evaluate program outcomes, analyze performance metrics, and adjust regional advising strategies. 
• Deliver specialized, one-on-one academic and college counsel to assigned high school students remotely and in-person quarterly, exercising independent judgment to guide individual academic planning, college fit, and post-secondary strategies. 
• Design and lead educational workshops and events for high schools to drive college access, guiding students through complex application strategies, essay development, and financial aid planning. 
• Manage ongoing communications and stakeholder relationships across partner high schools, exercising flexibility to conduct outreach and travel during evening and weekend hours as program needs dictate. 
• Strategically foster and maintain partnerships across the recruitment network, providing expert counsel to students and parents regarding higher education admissions processes, requirements, and options. 
• Drive special initiatives, including contributing to outreach material development, monitoring program expenditures, and leading recruitment events. 
• Performs other related work as needed to support the program. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree 
• 1 to 2 years of previous professional experience 
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Maintain confidentiality
• Ability to execute multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Handle a high volume of work, execute multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines
• Must be a proactive, energetic professional who takes initiative, embraces new challenges, and brings a positive, solutions-oriented approach to advancing the work of the team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with college admissions process
• Experience working with middle school and/or high school students

Additional Information

Salary: Up to $65,000

Applications will be accepted through September 9, 2026

RESUME & COVER LETTER ARE REQUIRED to be considered for this position. Please add in the attachments section of your application.

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.