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The Advise NC at NC State is a postsecondary access program that aims to increase the post-secondary enrollment for high school students across North Carolina. Advise NC at NC State recruits recent college graduates to serve as “near peer” Next Step Advisers in high-need high schools across the state. Our program is dedicated to closing the gap in postsecondary attainment and ensuring all North Carolina students have access to pathways beyond high school.
AmeriCorps Next Step Advisers serve in a partner high school to increase the post-secondary enrollment among all students.
Next Step Advisers:
- Provide one-on-one admissions and financial aid advising to any student or family seeking assistance
- Organize group events that encourage students and their families to consider, plan for, and apply to post-secondary opportunities
- Establish productive and strategic relationships with principals, counselors, and teachers within the partner school
- Enhance visibility of the role through school and community outreach
- Document and analyze student interactions to assist in the assessment and long-term sustainability of the program
- Maintain expertise in admissions and financial aid advising
Additional Details
AmeriCorps Next Step Advisers:
- Report to NC State-based program staff, as well as a high school-based onsite supervisors
- Participate in paid training during the summer and ongoing position-related training throughout the program year
- Participate in ongoing personal professional development throughout the program year
- Commit to one academic year (11 months) of service with a preferred two-year commitment if mutually agreed upon by the program staff and the Next Step Adviser.
- Must be able to relocate to the service area and be involved in the surrounding community
Is Time Limited: No
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits: As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.
What we offer:
Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare discounts, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.
Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.
Job City & State: AmeriCorps Next Step advisers serve in rural NC high schools located in Bladen, Chowan, Duplin, Franklin, Granville, Martin, Moore, Northampton, Pasquotank, Pitt, Pender, Perquimans, Washington and Wayne counties in North Carolina.
Department: Advise NC at NC State
Classification Title: Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional
Working Title: Next Step Adviser (2026 - 2027 Cohort)
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday. Daily work hours follow the partner high school's expected schedule for faculty and staff.
Minimum Experience/Education: Earned or will earn an associates degree between May 2019 and June 2026; Candidates must have received an associates degree within seven years of applying to serve as an adviser
Department Required Skills:
- Strong organization, leadership, and communication skills
- Work well with youth and diverse populations
- Collaborate effectively with others
- Initiative, tact, and diplomacy
- Serve independently and take initiative
- A strong commitment to service
- Navigate Google and Microsoft Office suite
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education:
- Bachelors Degree
- Previous work with youth or coursework around youth and education
- Previous work with diverse populations
- Spanish language proficiency
- Previous leadership positions
- Previous involvement in a committed volunteer partnership
Required License or Certification: N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required?: No
Commercial Driver's License Required?: No
Anticipated Hiring Range: $35,000 - 41,000 Salary (Exact Living Allowance dependent on grantor)
Job Open Date: 12/18/2025
Quick Link: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/225886
