Next Step Adviser Spring 2027

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional training opportunities

Exclusive perks

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking full-time Carolina College Advising Corps advisers to work in underserved high schools across North Carolina. Advisers help students with admission, financial aid, and scholarships, supporting guidance departments to develop college-going plans and engage families through presentations and events.

Advisers collaborate with schools to implement strategic plans and promote a college-going culture, placing recent NC graduates as advisers to

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, communication, organization, and analytical skills.
• Requires critical thinking, sound judgment, creativity, and a passion to help students overcome obstacles and realize their college-going potential.
• Strong writing, public speaking, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work with both students and adults in a professional and courteous manner.
• Requires an undergraduate degree from a college or university in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with admission, financial aid, and scholarship applications.
• Support guidance departments to develop and implement strategic plans to reach out to students and their parents.
• Help increase the college-going culture by working one-on-one with students, conducting group presentations, and coordinating whole school events.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Public speaking

Analytical abilities

Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Posting Information

• Department: Enrollment Management - 540500
• Career Area: Student Services
• Application Deadline: 12/04/2026
• Position Type: Temporary Staff (EHRA NF)
• Position Title: Next Step Adviser Spring 2027
• Position Number: 20000007, 20000006, 20000012
• Vacancy ID: N000911
• FTE: 1
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Position Location: North Carolina, US
• Hiring Range: $35,000 - $41,000
• Proposed Start Date: 01/04/2027
• Estimated Duration of Appointment: More than 12 months

Position Information

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The offices within the Enrollment Division (Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Office of Scholarships and Student Aid (OSSA), the Office of the University Registrar, and the Carolina College Advising Corps) focus on increasing the enrollment of outstanding students from North Carolina and beyond, including students who strengthen diversity; meeting the full demonstrated financial need of all undergraduate students who qualify for federal aid; maintaining the integrity of the student record and academic and administrative processes; supporting student success; and providing great care to all who come our way. The work of the Enrollment Division is closely scrutinized by students and their families; by faculty, staff, students, and alumni; by secondary-school teachers and administrators; by lawmakers at the local, state, and national level; and by the media.

Position Summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is looking for full-time college advisers for the Carolina College Advising Corps to work in underserved high schools across the state. The Carolina College Advising Corps aims to help low-income, first generation, and under-represented students from North Carolina attend college by placing recent graduates from North Carolina colleges and universities as college advisers in selected public high schools throughout the state. By hiring candidates from North Carolina colleges and universities, we provide an opportunity for our graduates to continue supporting the University's mission of enriching the lives of the people of North Carolina. Carolina College Advising Corps Advisers assist students with admission, financial aid, and scholarship applications. The Advisers support the guidance departments at each of their partner schools to develop and implement a strategic plans to reach out to students and their parents, and to help them with college, scholarship, and financial aid applications. Advisers also work to increase the college-going culture at each of their schools by working one-on-one with students, conducting group presentations, and coordinating whole school events.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Master's or Bachelor's and 0-2 years' experience; or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Strong interpersonal, communication, organization, and analytical skills. Requires critical thinking, sound judgment, creativity, and a passion to help students overcome obstacles and realize their college-going potential. Strong writing, public speaking, and presentation skills. Ability to work with both students and adults in a professional and courteous manner. Requires an undergraduate degree from a college or university in North Carolina.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Experience working with students is preferred.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Quick Link

https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/328436

Contact Information

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.