Next Step Adviser
Company: UNC-Chapel Hill
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Summary The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
is looking for full-time Next Step Advisers for the Carolina
College Advising Corps to support high school students across the
state. The Carolina College Advising Corps aims to help low-income,
first-generation students from North Carolina explore and pursue
postsecondary pathways whether college, career, or military service
through personalized, high-quality advising. By placing recent
college graduates as advisers in selected public high schools
throughout the state, the Corps equips students with the knowledge,
confidence, and resources to create meaningful postsecondary plans
and pursue their goals. By recruiting graduates who are connected
to and committed to North Carolina, we create pathways for them to
contribute to the University’s mission of enriching the lives of
the people in our state. Carolina College Advising Corps Next Step
Advisers assist students with exploring a full range of
postsecondary opportunities including career pathways, military
service, and workforce development. The Advisers support student
services departments at each of their partner schools to develop
and implement a strategic plan to reach out to students and their
parents, and to help them with college, scholarship, and financial
aid applications. Advisers also work to increase the college-going
culture at each of their schools by working one-on-one with
students, conducting group presentations, and coordinating whole
school events. They lead campus visits, career exploration
activities, and planning sessions that prepare students for
college, career, or military pathways. Required Qualifications,
Competencies, And Experience Strong interpersonal, communication,
organization, and analytical skills. Requires critical thinking,
sound judgment, creativity, and a passion to help students overcome
obstacles and realize their college-going potential. Strong
writing, public speaking, and presentation skills. Ability to work
with both students and adults in a professional and courteous
manner. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
Experience working with students is preferred.
Keywords: UNC-Chapel Hill, Fayetteville , Next Step Adviser, Education / Teaching , Chapel Hill, North Carolina
