What are the responsibilities and job description for the College Adviser-Traverse City West Senior High School position at Michigan College Access Network?
AmeriCorps College Completion Coach or AdviseMI Adviser
Location: Lansing, MI multiple locations across Michigan
Compensation: $20,000 living stipend
Benefits:
Location: Lansing, MI multiple locations across Michigan
Compensation: $20,000 living stipend
Benefits:
- $3,697.50 Segal Education Award (post-service)
- Health, medical, and dental coverage
- Childcare assistance (for eligible members)
Make an Impact. Launch Your Career.
Serve with AmeriCorps through the Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) and help students across Michigan access and succeed in college. Whether you’re supporting high school students through AdviseMI or coaching college students to completion through College Completion Corps, you’ll play a direct role in shaping brighter futures for Michigan students.
Apply early—interviews are conducted on a rolling basis.
About the Role
MCAN partners with schools and colleges statewide to expand college access and success:
- AdviseMI Advisor serve in high schools, helping students navigate college applications, financial aid, and postsecondary planning—especially in communities with lower college-going rates.
- College Completion Coach serve on college campuses, supporting students facing barriers to persistence and graduation through one-on-one coaching and targeted interventions.
Service Commitment - Term: December 1, 2026-June 11, 2027
- Hours: 900 total (approximately 37.5–40 hours/week)
- Full-term commitment is required
- Great match for those seeking entry level positions or encore careers
Training & Support
No prior experience is required—just a passion for helping students.
- Comprehensive onboarding (virtual in-person) in August
- Ongoing professional development, regional meetings, and MCAN conference participation
- Travel and training costs covered
- Training hours capped at 20% of total service hours (per AmeriCorps guidelines)
What You’ll Do
- Provide one-on-one guidance to a cohort of students
- Lead workshops, classroom presentations, and group events
- Build relationships with school or campus staff and community partners
- Track and report student progress and outcomes
- Participate in trainings, meetings, and professional development
- Represent your program at events and outreach opportunities
Learn more about the life-changing work of our AdviseMI advisors and College Completion coaches in the 2025 yearbooks listed below:
College Completion Coach Yearbook
AdivseMI Yearbook
Who You Are
Successful members are:
- Passionate about expanding opportunity for Michigan students
- Interested in careers in education, higher ed, nonprofit, or public service
- Strong communicators who can build relationships across diverse communities
- Organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Self-motivated with sound judgment and initiative
Qualifications & Eligibility
General Requirements:
- Must be 18 and a U.S. citizen, national, or legal permanent resident
- Must pass federal and state background checks
- Must live within 45 minutes of placement site and have reliable transportation
Education Requirements:
- AdviseMI: Bachelor’s degree or higher (Associates degree accepted at some locations)
- College Completion Corps: Associate degree or higher
Service Locations
Opportunities are available across Michigan, including:
Gaylord High School-Gaylord, MI
Manton High School-Manton, MI
Muskegon Community College-Muskegon, MI
Pentwater High School/Walkerville High School-Pentwater, MI
Watervliet High School-Watervliet, MI
Lakeville Memorial High School-Otisville, MI
Lapeer County Education and Technology Center-Attica, MI
Davison High School-Davison, MI
Taylor High School-Taylor, MI
Wayne Memorial High School-Wayne, MI
Hastings High School-Hastings, MI
Traverse City Central High School-Traverse City
Traverse City West Senior High School-Traverse City
Equal Opportunity
MCAN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive service environment.
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