College Advising Corps Adviser: Americorps Service Member
Enrollment Services Department
Georgia State University
Georgia State University's College Advising Corps seeks to hire recent bachelor’s degree graduates (May '22-May '24) to work as College Advisers in high-needs Atlanta Public High Schools. College Advising Corps college advisers help students in underrepresented communities realize their ambitions of attending college and achieving postsecondary success as members of a nationwide movement. College Advising Corps advisers will report to program staff and a supervisor on-site at each institution they serve.
WHAT MAKES the CAC Advisers A GREAT PLACE TO WORK?
HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO
Provide one-on-one admissions and financial aid to any student or family seeking assistance
Organize group events that encourage students and their families to consider, plan for, and apply to college and universities
Establish productive working relationships with principals, counselors, and teachers in the assigned partner school
Assist in the efforts of the other College Advising Corps advisers
Assist in the assessment and long-term sustainability of the program
Maintain expertise in admissions and financial aid advising
Additional Information: During the school year, advisers work normal, full-time hours in accordance with the high school/site supervisor's schedule. The advisers will begin their duty in their respective schools in August 2024, following training at Georgia State University in July, and continue until May 31, 2025.
Disclaimer: This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee’s direct supervisor.
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Minimum Hiring Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Hiring Qualifications:
College advisers must possess tact, diplomacy, and a strong dedication to service. Successful advisers demonstrate the capacity to interact effectively and creatively with others to solve challenges and achieve objectives. Successful advisers also possess great organizational and communication abilities, such as the capacity to listen attentively, write clearly, and talk persuasively. Bachelor's degree from an approved university is required
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