AmeriCorps College Completion Coach or AdviseMI Adviser

Location:Opportunities are available across Michigan, including: Allegan, Alpena, Bay City, Belding, Belleville, Benzonia, Big Rapids, Coloma, Davison, East Lansing, Kentwood, Eastpointe, Ecorse, Warren, Gaylord, Dearborn, Jenison, Westland, St. Clair Shores, Scottville, Attica, Otisville, Manton, Morley, Mt. Pleasant, Pentwater, Port Huron, Redford, Sault Ste. Marie, Taylor, Detroit, Walkerville, Watervliet, Wayne, Hastings, and more.

Compensation: $28,560 living stipend

Benefits:

$5,176.50 Segal Education Award (post-service)

Health, medical, and dental coverage

Childcare assistance (for eligible members)

Make an Impact. Launch Your Career. Serve with AmeriCorps through the Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) and help students across Michigan access and succeed in college. Whether you're supporting high school students through AdviseMI or coaching college students to completion through College Completion Corps, you'll play a direct role in shaping brighter futures for Michigan students.

Apply early---interviews are conducted on a rolling basis.

About the Role MCAN partners with schools and colleges statewide to expand college access and success:

AdviseMI Advisor{target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" auth="NotApplicable" linkindex="0"} serve in high schools, helping students navigate college applications, financial aid, and post secondary planning---especially in communities with lower college-going rates.

College Completion Coach{target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" auth="NotApplicable" linkindex="1"} serve on college campuses, supporting students facing barriers to persistence and graduation through one-on-one coaching and targeted interventions.

Service Commitment

Term: September 1, 2026 -- June 11, 2027

Hours: 1,200 total (approximately 37.5--40 hours/week)

Full-term commitment is required

Great match for those seeking entry level positions or encore careers

Training & Support No prior experience is required---just a passion for helping students.

Comprehensive onboarding (virtual + in-person) in August

Ongoing professional development, regional meetings, and MCAN conference participation

Travel and training costs covered

Training hours capped at 20% of total service hours (per AmeriCorps guidelines)

What You'll Do

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