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National College Advising Corps

We place recent college graduates from one of our partner universities as full-time college advisers in America’s high schools. Advisers work to foster a college-going culture within the schools they serve, which is one of the best predictors of whether students will pursue higher education. Advisers become part of their school’s community. They collaborate with teachers and administrators to tie college-going culture into the life of a school, devise creative approaches to reach and connect with students, and most importantly, open the eyes of students and their families to the possibility of college. Equally important, advisers supplement, not replace, existing high school counseling staff, thereby reaching more students. From navigating the college admissions maze, to securing SAT/ACT fee waivers and assisting students and their families with FAFSA applications, our advisers become experts, mentors, champions, and guides. It is not hyperbole to say that they change the lives of the students they serve. The position requires tact, diplomacy, and a strong commitment to service. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to collaborate creatively and effectively with others in order to solve problems and reach goals. Successful candidates will also demonstrate excellent organizational and communication skills, including the ability to listen carefully and to write and speak persuasively. The position requires a bachelor’s degree. AmeriCorps college advisers will report to the program director and to an on-site supervisor in the schools they will serve. Advisers will be expected to live within their service areas and to involve themselves in the surrounding communities.

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This listing is currently not accepting applications.

Member Duties : AmeriCorps college advisers will be expected to tailor activities to meet the specific needs of their assigned schools and perform the following essential functions: 1. Provide one-on-one admissions and financial-aid advice to any student seeking assistance -Encourage each student to consider a range of appropriate college choices -Develop for each student a comprehensive college timeline, including application deadlines for admission and financial aid -Help each student complete and submit admissions and financial-aid applications -Assist each student in interpreting correspondence from colleges 2. Organize group events that encourage students and their families to consider, plan for, and apply to colleges and universities 3. Establish productive working relationships with principals, counselors, and teachers in each assigned high school 4. Assist in the assessment and long-term sustainability of the program 5. Maintain expertise in admissions and financial-aid advising

Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage , Stipend , Living Allowance , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service .

Terms :
Uniforms provided and required , Car recommended .

Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Education .

Skills :
Education , Writing/Editing , General Skills , Team Work , Leadership , Teaching/Tutoring , Social Services , Public Speaking , Counseling .

This program does not accept the AmeriCorps application. Please see the "To apply" box for contact information.

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
National College Advising Corps

Program Start/End Date
08/01/2020 - 06/30/2021

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 20 Maximum: 99

Program Locations	PENNSYLVANIA , SOUTH CAROLINA , MASSACHUSETTS , INDIANA , UTAH , NORTH CAROLINA , TEXAS , KANSAS , MICHIGAN , VIRGINIA , RHODE ISLAND , GEORGIA , MISSOURI Boston , Philadelphia/Wilmington/Atlantic City , Dallas/Ft. Worth , Houston/Galveston , Detroit/Ann Arbor/Flint , Atlanta , Pittsburgh

Accepting Applications
From 02/01/2021 To 07/30/2021

To apply :
Phone 9194426300
E-mail mrudd@advisingcorps.org

Contact	Maggie Rudd
301 W. Barbee Chapel Road
Raleigh NC 27603
9194426300
mrudd@advisingcorps.org
https://advisingcorps.org/

Listing ID	99512


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