North Carolina State University

Posting Number PG194794TM

Position Number 24CAC918

Position Type Temporary

Essential Job Duties 

The Division of Academic & Student Affairs (DASA) is where students discover connections and community. It is where students live, where they gather, where they improve themselves, each other, and their university. DASA is where students seek guidance and support, both in and outside of the classroom. The division serves all students at NC State through three integrated components: academic affairs, student affairs, and University College.

NC State wants employees to achieve their highest potential at work, learn more about our employee value proposition here (You Belong Here). The Division of Academic and Student Affairs is the place to work for values-driven faculty and staff who are passionate about promoting the success of the whole student.

The NC State College Advising Corps (CAC) is an AmeriCorps college access program that aims to increase the post-secondary enrollment for low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented students in North Carolina. NC State CAC recruits recent college graduates to serve as “near peer” AmeriCorps college advisers in under-resourced high schools across the state. Our program is dedicated to closing the gap in college attainment and ensuring all North Carolina students have access to educational pathways beyond high school.

Essential Job Duties

AmeriCorps College Advisers serve in a partner high school to increase the post-secondary enrollment among all students. College advisers:

• Provide one-on-one admissions and financial aid advising to any student or family seeking assistance
• Organize group events that encourage students and their families to consider, plan for, and apply to colleges and universities
• Establish productive and strategic relationships with principals, counselors, and teachers within the partner school
• Enhance visibility of the role through school and community outreach
• Document and analyze student interactions to assist in the assessment and long-term sustainability of the program
• Maintain expertise in admissions and financial aid advising

Returning AmeriCorps college advisers play an important role in the leadership and knowledge transfer of our program. They take on increased responsibility, including leading some training sessions for all college advisers, leading college adviser committees, and mentoring new college advisers. Returning college advisers receive additional compensation for their increased responsibilities.

Additional details

AmeriCorps College Advisers:

• Report to NC State-based program staff, as well as a high school-based onsite supervisors
• Participate in paid training during the summer and ongoing position-related training throughout the program year
• Participate in ongoing personal professional development throughout the program year
• Commit to one academic year (11 months) of service with a preferred two-year commitment if mutually agreed upon by the program staff and the college adviser.
• Must be able to relocate to the service area and be involved in the surrounding community

Is Time Limited No

If Yes, Appointment Length 

Job City & State CAC AmeriCorps advisers serve in rural NC high schools located in Bladen, Chowan, Duplin, Franklin, Granville, Martin, Moore, Northampton, Pasquotank, Pitt, Pender, Perquimans, Washington and Wayne counties in North Carolina.

Department College Advising Corps

Classification Title Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional

Working Title AmeriCorps College Adviser, NC State College Advising Corps (2025-26 Cohort)

Work Schedule Monday – Friday. Daily work hours follow the partner high school's expected schedule for faculty and staff.

Other Work/Responsibilities 

The College Adviser position is an AmeriCorps position which requires 1700 hours of service and includes a commitment to participate in national days of service and additional responsibilities if called upon. The 1700 hours is fully integrated in the day-to-day responsibilities of the position.

Minimum Experience/Education 

Bachelor’s degree completed within approximately four years of service (see Purpose section regarding our near-peer model). All majors considered.

• Department Required Skills
• Strong organization, leadership, and communication skills
• Work well with youth and diverse populations
• Collaborate effectively with others
• Initiative, tact, and diplomacy
• Serve independently and take initiative
• A strong commitment to service
• Navigate Google and Microsoft Office suite
• Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
• Previous work with youth or coursework around youth and education
• Previous work with diverse populations
• Spanish language proficiency
• Previous leadership positions
• Previous involvement in a committed volunteer partnership
• Priority given to graduates of NC State University during the initial application review process

Required License or CertificationN/A

Valid NC Driver's License required? No

Commercial Driver's License Required? No

Anticipated Hiring Range $37,000 - 38,000 Salary (Exact Living Allowance dependent on grantor)

Job Open Date 01/06/2025

Quick Link https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/212429

AA/EEO 

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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