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Division of Academic and Student Affairs 
College Advising Corps

Become an Adviser

We are accepting applications and interviewing candidates! Priority placement will go to those applicants who apply by February 21st.

Attend an Information Session

We are hosting a series of virtual and in-person information sessions this Spring! If you would like to learn more about NC State College Advising Corps, attend one of the sessions below:

In-Person:

  • Tuesday, January 16th, 2-3pm, Talley Suite 4210 (Student Leadership and Engagement Suite)

Virtual:

AmeriCorps College Adviser 24-25 Cohort

Application

The AmeriCorps College Adviser Application is now live. You can apply on the NC State Jobs website.

AmeriCorps College 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 towards 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

The NC State College Advising Corps accepts applicants who graduated from institutions other than NC State University, provided the applicant’s home institution does not have a College Advising Corps program in operation (check “Where We Work” under the College Advising Corps National website), but initial review priority is given to graduates of NC State.

Annual Compensation*

  • $34,000-35,000 – 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

Total compensation package: $47,215

*Final compensation based on grantors

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

Interested in FREE Graduate School?

The Equity Fellows Program aims to increase college retention and completion rates for underrepresented students through high-quality first and second-year advising. Equity Fellows exclusively hires alumni from CAC Programs to serve as Equity Fellows!

  • Open to those seeking graduate degrees at NC State University, UNC Charlotte, North Carolina A&T State University, or UNC-Chapel Hill
  • Graduate assistantship with full tuition and fee remission
  • $10,000 stipend

Learn More