Next Step Adviser at UNC-Chapel Hill

Position SummaryThe 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 Universitys 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.Required Qualifications Competencies And ExperienceStrong 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.Preferred Qualifications Competencies And ExperienceExperience working with students is preferred.Required Experience:Staff IC Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 35000 - 41000