College Adviser (AmeriCorps Member)

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Job description

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Job Title:
College Adviser (AmeriCorps Member)

Job Family:
Professionals

Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full time

Compensation Grade:
1S

Pay Type:
Salary

Department:
College Advisers

Job Summary:
Are YOU a recent or soon-to-be college graduate eager to make an impact? Join the prestigious national network of AmeriCorps service members and build the future of America.

The Furman College Advising Corps (FCAC) is seeking full-time College Advisers to serve in Lancaster County (South Carolina) high schools for the school year.

FCAC Advisers work closely with students and families to help plan for "life after high school." Since 2017, FCAC advisers have helped thousands of students realize their professional goals and dreams for higher education.

Recent college grads looking for a service and/or gap year experience that includes professional development opportunities, extensive hands-on experience, and an AmeriCorps Education Award at the conclusion of service are encouraged to apply!

Job Description:

FCAC advisers are assigned to serve in one of seven high schools in Lancaster and Chester County. Advisers are AmeriCorps members who sign up for an 11-month term of service (July 2024 - June 2025).

As an adviser, you will:

• Improve and transform students' lives
• Gain hands-on experience in community improvement and engagement
• Develop highly transferable skills in leadership, problem-solving, and event planning
• Join the National College Advising Corps network and gain AmeriCorps membership
• Network with leaders in K-12 education, higher education, community-based organizations, and state government

Benefits:

• Living Stipend
• Health Insurance and Other Benefits
• AmeriCorps Membership
• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award for student loans and/or graduate school expenses

IMPORTANT NOTE:

• This is NOT a position on the Furman University Campus (Greenville). Advisers must currently live or be willing to relocate to their county of service. In your cover letter, please indicate which county (or counties) you would be willing to serve (Chester and/or Lancaster).
  
  Please contact the Program Director, Savannah Crosby, at with any questions.

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