College Adviser – Manton High School (AmeriCorps)

Job overview

The College Adviser – Manton High School (AmeriCorps) is an onsite service opportunity associated with Manton, MI; the listing location is Lansing, MI, and service placements are available at multiple locations across Michigan. Compensation is a $20,000 living stipend for the service term. Michigan College Access Network partners with schools and colleges to expand college access and success. The adviser provides one-on-one guidance to students, leads workshops and group events, builds relationships with school staff and community partners, and tracks student progress. The service helps students navigate college planning and access, while supporting the program’s broader goal of college success.

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 training and professional development
• represent the program at events and outreach opportunities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

college adviser

manton high school

americorps

college access

student advising

college applications

financial aid

michigan college access network

michigan service locations

$20,000 living stipend

900 service hours

education award

health coverage

childcare assistance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• $3,697.50 Segal Education Award after service
• health, medical, and dental coverage
• childcare assistance for eligible members
• travel and training costs covered.

Why this role

The service term is December 1, 2026–June 11, 2027, with 900 total hours, approximately 37.5–40 hours per week. No prior experience is required. Eligibility requires age 18 or older, U.S. citizenship, national status, or legal permanent residency, background checks, and living within 45 minutes of the placement site.

About the employer

Michigan College Access Network is hiring for this role. Industry: Educational Support Services. Sector: 61.