College Advising Corps - Appalachian State - Acad

/College Advising Corps - Appalachian State - 2022-2023 Acad The College Advising Corps is a national nonprofit that partners with colleges and community-based organizations to increase the post-secondary enrollment for low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented students nationwide.

For more information about the mission and history of the College Advising Corps, please visit The College Advising Corps at Appalachian State seeks to hire recent graduates to serve as college advisers in high schools throughout western North Carolina.

As members of a national movement, College Advising Corps at Appalachian State advisers will help students in rural, under-served Appalachian communities realize their dreams of achieving post-secondary education.

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Member Duties : Assist students with the development of post-graduation plans, including workforce entry, trade or technical school enrollment, 2-year or 4-year college enrollment, or military enlistment Provide one-on-one admissions and financial aid advisement to any student or family seeking assistance Encourage students to consider a broad range of appropriate post-secondary choices and assist them in developing a comprehensive list of good fit and match options Help students and families complete and submit admissions and financial aid applications Offer a variety of workshops, presentations, and events to promote a college-going culture and inform students and families about important college access information Engage families and mentors in support of their students' post-secondary process, including calling all seniors' families/guardians via phone Participate in activities, attend events, and interact with the school to build trust Program Benefits : Health Coverage, Living Allowance, Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Training . Terms : Permits attendance at school during off hours, Permits working at another job during off hours . Service Areas : Community Outreach, Education, Children/Youth . Skills : Leadership, Fund raising/Grant Writing, Youth Development, Education, Communications, Social Services, Conflict Resolution, Community Organization, Writing/Editing, Team Work, Counseling, Public Speaking, General Skills .