College Adviser-Gaylord High School (AmeriCorps)
The College Adviser role with Confidential Client through AmeriCorps involves providing personalized guidance to high school or college students to support their college application, financial aid, and persistence efforts. The position requires strong communication and organizational skills to build relationships with students, school staff, and community partners, while tracking student progress and participating in ongoing training and outreach activities. This full-time, on-site role offers a meaningful opportunity to impact student success across Michigan communities.
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Overview
Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is recruiting AmeriCorps members to serve as AdviseMI Advisors in high schools or College Completion Coaches on college campuses across Michigan. This is a full-term AmeriCorps service position focused on increasing college access and supporting student persistence and completion.
Compensation & Benefits
- $20,000 living stipend (AmeriCorps service term)
- $3,697.50 Segal Education Award (post-service)
- Health, medical, and dental coverage
- Childcare assistance (for eligible members)
- Travel and training costs covered
Service Commitment
- Term: December 1, 2026 – June 11, 2027
- Hours: 900 total service hours (approximately 37.5–40 hours/week)
- Full-term commitment required
- Great fit for entry-level candidates and those exploring encore careers
Training & Support
- Comprehensive onboarding (virtual + in-person) in August
- Ongoing professional development, regional meetings, and participation in MCAN conference opportunities
- Training hours capped at 20% of total service hours (per AmeriCorps guidelines)
- No prior experience required — training provided; travel and training expenses covered
What You’ll Do
- Provide one-on-one guidance and coaching to a cohort of students
- Lead workshops, classroom presentations, and group events on college access and completion topics
- Build and maintain relationships with school/campus staff and community partners
- Track and report student progress and outcomes using program systems and metrics
- Participate in trainings, meetings, and ongoing professional development
- Represent your program at outreach events and community activities
Who You Are
Successful members typically demonstrate:
- A passion for expanding postsecondary opportunity for Michigan students
- Interest in careers in education, higher education, nonprofit, or public service
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to engage diverse students and families
- Organized, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities
- Self-motivated, dependable, and able to exercise good judgment
Qualifications & Eligibility
General requirements (must be met to serve in AmeriCorps capacity):
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident (green card holder)
- Must pass required federal and state background checks (subject to placement-specific rules)
- Must live within 45 minutes of assigned placement site and have reliable transportation
Education requirements (by role):
- AdviseMI Advisor: Bachelor’s degree or higher (Associate’s accepted at some locations)
- College Completion Corps Coach: Associate degree or higher
Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities. Do not include medical or personal information in initial applications unless requested.
Service Locations
Opportunities are available across Michigan. Example placement sites (locations vary by posting):
- 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
Placement will be confirmed during the hiring/placement process. Applicants should confirm site-specific requirements during interviews.
Selection Process & Notes
- Interviews conducted on a rolling basis — apply early for full consideration.
- This AmeriCorps service role provides hands-on experience in student advising, program coordination, and partner engagement. Ideal for candidates seeking to launch careers in education, student affairs, counseling, or nonprofit program work.
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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