College Adviser-Watervliet High School (AmeriCorps)

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

Serve as an AmeriCorps College Completion Coach or AdviseMI Adviser, helping students access and succeed in college. The role involves supporting high school students through AdviseMI or coaching college students to completion through College Completion Corps.

What You Will Do

Provide one-on-one guidance to a cohort of students, lead workshops, build relationships with school or campus staff, track and report student progress, and participate in trainings and events.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate is passionate about expanding opportunity for Michigan students, interested in careers in education, higher ed, nonprofit, or public service, and has strong communication skills.

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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