Postsecondary Pathways Advisor - Empower NC Students

AmeriCorps; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education award

Living Allowance

Health Coverage

Training

Childcare assistance if eligible

Stipend

Job summary

Advise NC at UNCW is a statewide program under AmeriCorps that recruits full-time Next Step Advisers to help high school students with postsecondary planning. The program serves ten high schools across multiple counties in North Carolina for the 2026‑2027 academic year.

Advisers provide individualized support, helping students explore college, employment, and military options while coordinating timelines and deadlines within a supportive school-wide framework.

Qualifications

• Education level: College graduate.
• Age 18+ required.
• Ability to commit to a 2026/2027 term (08/01/2026 – 07/30/2027).

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one postsecondary planning advice to students and families.
• Encourage students to consider a broad range of postsecondary options.
• Develop a comprehensive timeline for each student’s plan.
• Help students create Next Step Plans with identified actions and deadlines.
• Interpret college communications, including offers of admission and financial aid.
• Organize group events to showcase postsecondary opportunities.
• Visit classrooms and clubs to offer advising services on postsecondary options.

Education

College graduate

Job description

Advise NC at UNCW is a statewide program under AmeriCorps that recruits full-time Next Step Advisers to help high school students with postsecondary planning. The program serves ten high schools across multiple counties in North Carolina for the 2026‑2027 academic year.

Advisers provide individualized support, helping students explore college, employment, and military options while coordinating timelines and deadlines within a supportive school-wide framework.