About the Position
Are you looking for an opportunity to serve with a national movement and make a difference in the lives of Missouri students? Serve with the Missouri College Advising Corps!
The Missouri College Advising Corps (MCAC) mission is to empower Missouri students to go to college and succeed. Headquartered at MU and part of a national CAC network, MCAC recruits, trains, and places recent college graduates as full-time, near-peer college advisers in partner high schools across the state with high percentages of students from underrepresented and low-income backgrounds. Placements are available in the Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield, South Central, and Bootheel regions of the state.
MCAC college advisers are assigned to partner schools to help students identify their “best fit” postsecondary option (e.g., 4- or 2-year institution, career/technical certification program, military or national service, etc.) and navigate admissions, financial aid, and planning processes. General duties include:
- Collaborating with school administration and counselors to foster a college-going culture.
- Meeting one-on-one and in small groups with seniors and juniors to help them identify their ‘best fit” postsecondary option.
- Providing students and their families information about and assistance with college admissions, financial aid and scholarships, and college or career planning processes.
- Planning activities for students in grades 9-12 to help them explore diverse college and career options.
- Delivering presentations and workshops to students and their families on a variety of postsecondary planning topics.
- Executing other activities that ensure students and their families recognize the value of a postsecondary education and can make informed decisions about their next steps after high school.
MCAC is an AmeriCorps program and college advisers are eligible for AmeriCorps benefits including a monthly living stipend, healthcare and childcare coverage, loan forbearance and interest accrual repayment, ongoing training and professional development, and an education award upon successful completion of the term of service. MCAC covers lodging, meals, and eligible travel expenses for training and professional development events.
MCAC requires an approximately one-year commitment (July 15, 2024 - June 30, 2025).
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in any academic discipline earned from a higher education institution between 2020 and 2024.
- Meet minimum requirements to participate in AmeriCorps including status as a U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident and clearance of a 3-part National Service Criminal History Check.
- Preferred qualifications include prior experience working with youth from low-income and underrepresented backgrounds or volunteerism/service experience; basic computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Google platforms); experience with data collection and entry; and strong customer service and communication skills.
To apply or for more information, visit https://mcac.missouri.edu/apply-now/.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $2,750.00 per month
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Ability to Relocate:
- St. Louis, MO: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person