College Adviser (AmeriCorps) – Lansing, MI
The College Adviser role with Confidential Client through AmeriCorps involves providing personalized guidance and support to high school or college students to help them navigate college applications, financial aid, and persistence to graduation. This full-time, on-site position requires strong communication and organizational skills to build relationships with students and school staff, lead workshops, and track student progress, contributing directly to expanding college access and success across Michigan.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Customer Services.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
About the Role
Confidential Client is hiring AmeriCorps College Completion Coaches and AdviseMI Advisors to serve in high schools and on college campuses across Michigan. These full‑time, service‑term positions focus on expanding college access and improving student persistence and completion. Members receive a $20,000 living stipend and additional benefits.
- $20,000 living stipend
- $3,697.50 Segal Education Award (post‑service)
- Health, medical, and dental coverage
- Childcare assistance for eligible members
Service Commitment
- Term: December 1, 2026 – June 11, 2027
- Hours: 900 total (approximately 37.5–40 hours/week)
- Full‑term commitment is required
- Great match for entry‑level candidates or those pursuing an encore career
Training & Support
No prior experience is required. Confidential Client provides comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you succeed.
- Comprehensive onboarding (virtual + in‑person)
- Ongoing professional development and regional meetings
- Participation in program conferences and networking events
- Travel and training costs covered
- Training hours capped at 20% of total service hours (per AmeriCorps guidelines)
What You’ll Do
- Provide one‑on‑one guidance and coaching to a cohort of students
- Lead workshops, classroom presentations, and group events
- Build relationships with school/campus staff and community partners
- Track and report student progress and outcomes
- Participate in trainings, meetings, and professional development opportunities
- Represent the program at events and outreach efforts
Who You Are
Successful members typically:
- Are passionate about expanding opportunity for Michigan students
- Are interested in careers in education, higher education, nonprofit, or public service
- Communicate effectively and build rapport across diverse communities
- Are organized, adaptable, and can manage multiple priorities
- Are self‑motivated and exercise sound judgment
Qualifications & Eligibility
General requirements:
- Must be 18+ and a U.S. citizen, national, or legal permanent resident
- Must pass federal and state background checks as required
- Must live within 45 minutes of placement site and have reliable transportation
Education requirements:
- AdviseMI: Bachelor’s degree or higher (Associate’s accepted at some locations)
- College Completion Corps: Associate degree or higher
Service Locations
Opportunities are available across Michigan, including (examples):
- Gaylord High School — Gaylord, MI
- Manton High School — Manton, MI
- Muskegon Community College — Muskegon, MI
- Pentwater High School / Walkerville High School — Pentwater, MI
- Watervliet High School — Watervliet, MI
- Lakeville Memorial High School — Otisville, MI
- Lapeer County Education & Technology Center — Attica, MI
- Davison High School — Davison, MI
- Taylor High School — Taylor, MI
- Wayne Memorial High School — Wayne, MI
- Hastings High School — Hastings, MI
- Traverse City Central & Traverse City West Senior High — Traverse City, MI
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.
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