College Adviser- Hastings High School (AmeriCorps)

Michigan College Access Network
Lansing, MI
Category Education
Job Description
Role Overview

Serve as a College Adviser or College Completion Coach with AmeriCorps through the Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) to help students across Michigan access and succeed in college. The role involves providing one-on-one guidance, leading workshops, and building relationships with school staff and community partners.

What You Will Do

Provide one-on-one guidance to a cohort of students, lead workshops, classroom presentations, and group events, track and report student progress and outcomes, and participate in trainings, meetings, and professional development.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Successful members are passionate about expanding opportunity for Michigan students, interested in careers in education, higher ed, nonprofit, or public service, and strong communicators who can build relationships across diverse communities.

Requirements

  • Must be 18+ and a U.S. citizen, national, or legal permanent resident
  • Must pass federal and state background checks
  • Must live within 45 minutes of placement site and have reliable transportation
  • AdviseMI: Bachelor’s degree or higher (Associates degree accepted at some locations)
  • College Completion Corps: Associate degree or higher

Benefits

  • $3,697.50 Segal Education Award (post-service)
  • Health, medical, and dental coverage
  • Childcare assistance (for eligible members)
  • $20,000 living stipend
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