Lead Academic Advisor

AmeriCorps; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Allowance

Training

Education award on completion of year

Stipend

Job summary

AmeriCorps is seeking part-time Academic Mentors in the Phoenix metropolitan area to deliver a science-backed reading program across Maricopa County.

Mentors will work on-site with students, applying evidence-based strategies in reading instruction and supporting families and schools.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree required.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to work with youth in educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site tutoring support delivering evidence-based reading program.
• Engage with students, teachers and families to support literacy.
• Maintain program records and support scheduling of sessions.

Skills

Education

Teaching/Tutoring

Public Speaking

Counseling

Writing/Editing

Leadership

Team Work

Communications

Education

Graduate degree

Job description

The Experience Matters program supports new and existing tutoring programs across Metropolitan Phoenix and Maricopa County, by providing Academic Mentors that will deliver an evidence-based reading program based upon The Science of Reading. The program was founded on evidence-based research, and encompasses the desire to provide caring and trained support to students suffering from the negative impacts of pandemic learning loss. The Science of Reading includes 5 Pillars of Reading Instruction: Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary, and Comprehension. This program has been developed to build students’ literacy outside the classroom, and highlights evidence-based curriculum used across the country. Our team is comprised of a Lead Academic Advisor (research-based), a Lead Engagement Officer (engagement and activity building), and Academic Mentors–who provide all on-site programming to students.

Member Duties :

The program was founded on evidence-based research, and encompasses the desire to provide caring and trained support to students suffering from the negative impacts of pandemic learning loss. The Experience Matters program supports new and existing tutoring programs across Metropolitan Phoenix and Maricopa County, by providing Academic Mentors that will deliver an evidence-based reading program based upon The Science of Reading. The Science of Reading includes 5 Pillars of Reading Instruction: Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary, and Comprehension. This program has been developed to build students’ literacy outside the classroom, and highlights evidence-based curriculum used across the country. Our team is comprised of a Lead Academic Advisor (research-based), a Lead Engagement Officer (engagement and activity building), and Academic Mentors–who provide all on-site programming to students.

Program Benefits :

• Living Allowance
• Training
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Stipend.

Terms

• Permits attendance at school during off hours
• Permits working at another job during off hours
• Car recommended .

Service Areas

• Education
• Children/Youth .

Skills

• Education
• Teaching/Tutoring
• Public Speaking
• Counseling
• Writing/Editing
• Leadership
• Team Work
• Communications .

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Summary

Program Type

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Lead Academic Advisor

Program Start/End Date

09/01/2026 - 06/30/2027

Work Schedule

Part Time

Education level

Graduate degree (e.g. MA, PhD, MD, JD)

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99

Program Locations

ARIZONA Phoenix/Mesa

Accepting Applications

From 08/01/2026 To 09/02/2026

Contact

Winslow McIntyre

400 East Van Buren

Phoenix AZ 85004

602-496-0186

[e-mail]

lodestar.asu.edu

Listing ID

126994