ADVISER

Be You.
At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As a Next Step Adviser (Ameri Corps Volunteer and Duke University Employee), you will be part of a collaborative, mission‑driven team supporting students and families as they navigate college admissions and financial aid. You will tailor programs and activities to meet the specific needs of your assigned schools while advancing equitable postsecondary access.

Next Step Advisers are Ameri Corps Volunteers and Duke University Employees. You are expected to tailor programs and activities to meet the specific needs of your assigned schools and perform the following primary essential functions:

• Provide one‑on‑one admissions and financial aid advice to any student or family seeking assistance:
  • Encourage each student to consider a broad range of appropriate college choices
  • Develop for each student a comprehensive college timeline, including Final date to receive applicationss for admission and financial aid
  • Help each student complete and submit admissions and financial aid applications
  • Assist each student in interpreting correspondence from colleges, including offers of admission and financial aid
• Organize group events that encourage students and their families to consider, plan for, and apply to colleges and universities:
  • Visit classrooms, assemblies, and club meetings to offer postsecondary advising services and emphasize the importance of college
  • Work with local community groups—churches, boys’ and girls’ clubs, social service providers—to offer group events outside the school setting and hours
• Establish productive working relationships with principals, counselors, and teachers in each assigned high school:
  • Assess, in consultation with Advise NC program staff and school personnel, the needs of each school, and adapt programs and activities to meet these needs
  • Actively seek the advice and counsel of the on‑site supervisor at each partner high school
• Assist in the assessment and long‑term sustainability of the program:
  • Assist the program staff in identifying, collecting, and interpreting key progress and outcome variables to evaluate the effectiveness of the Advise NC program
  • Submit monthly progress reports to the program director documenting progress and outcome data
  • Meet, as appropriate, with evaluators
  • Represent Advise NC, as requested by program staff, to potential supporters and to other interested parties
• Maintain expertise in admissions and financial aid advising:
  • Participate fully in training
  • In consultation with the program director, seek out and participate in other opportunities for professional development

• Regularly visit other high schools in their assigned service area during school days
• Help organize, provide support for, and attend evening and weekend events organized by other Advise NC members

• Members must serve at their service site in accordance with the school/district calendar, including arrival to and departure from the site at the appointed time consistent with school staff.
• Some evening and/or weekend service may be required.
• The full‑service term requires at least 1,700 hours of service on or by June 30, 2027.

• U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency status
• Must be 17 years of age or older
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Applicants must have earned or will earn a bachelor’s degree by the start of employment in the position

• An interest in equity and access to education
• Experience working with students through tutoring, volunteering, and/or mentoring
• Experience with organization and/or planning events
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Choose Duke. At Duke University, you’ll join a community committed to making a meaningful difference. Through Advise NC, you will directly impact students’ futures while gaining valuable professional experience in education, advising, and community engagement.