Next Step Adviser
About The Position
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is looking for full-time Next Step Advisers for the Carolina College Advising Corps to support high school students across the state. The Carolina College Advising Corps aims to help low-income, first-generation students from North Carolina explore and pursue postsecondary pathways whether college, career, or military service through personalized, high-quality advising. By placing recent college graduates as advisers in selected public high schools throughout the state, the Corps equips students with the knowledge, confidence, and resources to create meaningful postsecondary plans and pursue their goals. By recruiting graduates who are connected to and committed to North Carolina, we create pathways for them to contribute to the University’s mission of enriching the lives of the people in our state. Carolina College Advising Corps Next Step Advisers assist students with exploring a full range of postsecondary opportunities including career pathways, military service, and workforce development. The Advisers support student services departments at each of their partner schools to develop and implement a strategic plan to reach out to students and their parents, and to help them with college, scholarship, and financial aid applications. Advisers also work to increase the college-going culture at each of their schools by working one-on-one with students, conducting group presentations, and coordinating whole school events. They lead campus visits, career exploration activities, and planning sessions that prepare students for college, career, or military pathways.
Requirements
- Strong interpersonal, communication, organization, and analytical skills.
- Requires critical thinking, sound judgment, creativity, and a passion to help students overcome obstacles and realize their college-going potential.
- Strong writing, public speaking, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work with both students and adults in a professional and courteous manner.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with students is preferred.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
