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AmeriCorps Next Step Adviser 26-27 Cohort

Application

Apply today through the NCSU Jobs website!

AmeriCorps Next Step Adviser Role

What We Do:

• Provide one-on-one college application and financial aid assistance to students and families
• Organize group events that encourage students and their families to consider, plan for, and apply to colleges and universities
• Collaborate with school and community partners to build a college-going culture
• Collect and manage school-level data on students’ progress toward post-secondary planning
• Develop expertise in admissions and financial-aid advising

Requirements:

• Earned a bachelor’s degree within the last four (4) years
• Be able to relocate to or near the service area 
• Possess a strong commitment to service

AmeriCorps Members must be:

• 18 years of age
• US citizens or lawful permanent resident
• Submit to criminal background checks
• Have a social security card

Advise NC at NC State accepts applicants who graduated from institutions other than NC State University, provided the applicant’s home institution does not have an Advise NC program in operation.

Vacancies for the 26-27 academic year:

• Anticipated openings for our 26-27 cohort include:
  • John A. Holmes High School (Chowan County)
  • East Duplin High School (Duplin County)
  • Bunn High School (Franklin County)
  • JF Webb High School (Granville County)
  • South Granville High School (Granville County)
  • Martin County High School (Martin County)
  • North Moore High School (Moore County)
  • Northeastern High School (Pasquotank County)
  • Perquimans County High School (Perquimans County)
  • North Pitt High School (Pitt County)
  • Washington County High School/Early College High School (Washington County)
  • Southern Wayne High School (Wayne County)

Annual Compensation*

• $35,000-41,000 – Annual Living Allowance for full-time Members
• $7,395 – Segal Education Award (AmeriCorps benefit)
• $5,820 – Health insurance, including vision and dental, at no cost to Members

*Final compensation based on grantors and start date

Additional Member Benefits:

• Opportunities to participate in regional and national conferences
• Ongoing job training and personal professional development
• AmeriCorps member benefits, including federal loan deferment and interest forbearance
• Connection to a national network of college access professionals