Adviser

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Working Title: 2026-27 Next Step Adviser (Multiple Vacancies)

Location: High school(s) located throughout Western NC

Position Number: N57702/N55044

Department: Office of Rural Promise - 240105

The Office of Rural Promise (ORP) within the ORI aims to build partnerships that solve challenges in rural communities. As part of this effort, Advise NC at Appalachian State will hire recent graduates to serve as Next Step Advisers in high schools throughout western North Carolina. These advisers will help students in rural, underserved Appalachian communities realize their post‑secondary dreams.

• Earn an associate’s degree between May 2019 and June 2026; must have received the degree within seven years of applying to serve as an adviser
• Ability to work well with various population groups
• Strong desire to serve
• Strong interest in learning and professional growth
• High level of professionalism in all communications and interactions
• Must be able to relocate to the service area and be involved in the surrounding community

None specified.

• Assist students with the development of post‑graduation plans, including workforce entry, trade or technical school enrollment, 2‑year or 4‑year college enrollment, or military enlistment
• Provide one‑on‑one admissions and financial aid advisement to any student or family seeking assistance
• Encourage students to consider a broad range of appropriate post‑secondary choices and assist them in developing a comprehensive list of good‑fit options
• Help students and families complete and submit admissions and financial aid applications
• Offer workshops, presentations, and events to promote next‑step planning
• Engage families and mentors in support of their students’ post‑secondary process, including calling all seniors’ families/guardians by phone
• Participate in activities, attend events, and interact with the school and community to build trust and relationships
• Collaborate with Advise NC at App State Program Staff and partner school personnel
• Record up‑to‑date service activity data using a web‑based database system (training provided)
• Submit weekly progress reports to the Advise NC at App State Program Staff documenting progress and outputs
• Establish productive working relationships with principals, counselors, teachers, and other student support staff in partner high school(s)
• Seek the advice and counsel of the on‑site liaison at partner high school and the Advise NC at App State Program Staff to provide student and family services most effectively
• Develop expertise in admissions and financial aid advising
• Participate fully in pre‑ and in‑service training
• Seek out and participate in other opportunities for professional development in consultation with Staff
• Create resources for the advising team, including social media templates, graphics & videos, advising resources, financial aid resources, scholarship guides, newsletters, event planning guides, etc.
• Assist with the development and facilitation of adviser pre‑service and in‑service trainings
• Represent the Advise NC at Appalachian State program appropriately at all times
• Other duties as assigned

• Report to Appalachian State‑based program staff, as well as high school‑based on‑site facilitator
• Participate in 4‑week training during the summer and ongoing professional development throughout the school year
• Commit to one academic year (11 months) of service with preferred two‑year commitment if mutually agreed upon by the program staff, the adviser, and the school site

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience working with high school‑aged youth
• Experience managing large projects and working in teams
• Background in community service
• Leadership experience
• Priority given to graduates of Appalachian State University during the initial…