College Adviser (AmeriCorps Service Member Position) Apply
POSITION SUMMARY
The University of Georgia's College Advising Corps advisers work in underserved high schools throughout Georgia to increase the number of low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented students who attend and complete higher education.
We help students find their way to college by placing well-trained, recent college graduates in high schools to work one-on-one with students as they navigate the complex college admissions process, including researching college options, completing applications, and applying for financial aid.
This is a 2-year maximum service position, in which the advisers receive yearly education awards ($7,395) in addition to their employment salary and benefits. Advisers also receive year-round graduate school and career professional development and training.
As an AmeriCorps Member, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in your community while gaining valuable skills and experience. AmeriCorps offers a living allowance, education award, health coverage, child care assistance, and loan deferment. Join us in serving others and building a better future for all. Apply now!
REQUIREMENTS
Advisers should have earned a Bachelors degree by July 2024 and should have graduated from high school between 2018 and 2021.
Advisers should have a strong desire to serve and they should work well with a wide variety of populations.o be successful in the role of college adviser, the following skills are necessary:
Interpersonal Skills: Ability to collaborate effectively with others to achieve goals.
Organization Skills: Ability to meet deadlines, plan events, and keep track of data and records.
Communication Skills: Ability to speak persuasively and tactfully, write professionally, and create multi-media texts such as flyers, presentations, and websites.
Problem-solving Skills: Ability to surmount challenges and solve problems creatively, ethically, and diplomatically as they help students navigate the college admissions process.
SCHEDULE
Advisers work regular, full-time hours during the school year, following the high
school/site supervisors schedule. Advisers will begin service in their assigned
schools in August 2024 following summer training at UGA during the month of July,
and work until May 31, 2025. Adviser are strongly encouraged to serve 2 years at their school site, however contract renewal is based upon adviser performance in their first-year.
SALARY
$35,000.00/year. Subject to increase for the 24-25 SY.
START DATE
07/01/2024
CURRENT AVAILABLE LOCATION SITES (more sites may be added for 24-25 SY)
Athens-Clarke County Schools, Atlanta Public Schools, Colquitt County, Grady County, Henry County, Newton County, Rockdale County, Social Circle Schools and Walton County.
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS
Please upload three documents with your application:
1)Your Resume
2) A cover letter/statement of interest addressing the following questions: Why are you
interested in serving as an adviser? How will this experience benefit you both
personally and professionally? What skills, experience, or knowledge will you bring to
this position that will help you succeed? In which locations would you be willing to
serve: Atlanta, Athens, Cairo, Covington, Hampton, McDonough, Moultrie, Social Circle and/or Stockbridge?
3) A list of three references including their names, titles, relationship to
the applicant, phone numbers and email addresses.
Applications will be considered invalid, without all 3 documents. Please reach out to glenda.dowdy25@uga.edu with any questions or visit us at
ihe.uga.edu/georgia-college-advising-corps
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Patient demographics:
- Children
Payment frequency:
- Paid monthly
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evenings as needed
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Will you have your bachelor's degree by August 1, 2024?
Ability to Relocate:
- Georgia: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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