Become a College Adviser
How to Apply
AdviseMI still has openings at locations across the state for the 2022-23 program year. New advisers will serve a shortened term (starting as soon as possible and serving through June 2023) with prorated benefits listed below. These are full-time positions, and advisers should expect to work 40 hours per week during their service term.
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Benefits and Requirements
- $30,000/year living stipend*
- Education award of $6,495* to repay student loans or finance further studies
- Healthcare coverage
- Professional experience and networking to build your resume for future career or graduate school searches
- Launch year opportunity between undergraduate and graduate studies
- A great opportunity to give back to the community
- Extensive training in college access provided, no prior experience necessary
- Reliable transportation required
* These benefit amounts are for advisers serving a full August-June term. For advisers starting later than August, the benefits will be prorated.
Why Serve?
Quotes from AdviseMI alums:
"AdviseMI provided an opportunity to be a professional right after college. My year of service mindset quickly transitioned to a lifetime of service due to AdviseMI and the people I was around."
"My AmeriCorps service with MCAN allowed me to grow both personally and professionally. I was able to refine my advocacy, leadership, and time management skills, which has helped me throughout my current grad school program!"
"I had no idea what I wanted to do after graduating from college. Serving with AdviseMI gave me a purpose and showed me that I could work with students in ways outside of simply being a classroom teacher."
Learn more:
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Questions?
Check our FAQ page for more support. You can also contact Jenny McArdle, director of service strategy, with additional questions.