The Virginia College Advising Corps seeks service-minded, motivated young professionals to serve as college advisers in our partner high schools. For general questions contact Assistant Director Ashmore Hyndman III at [email protected].
Requirements:
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A bachelor's degree obtained between 2022 and 2025
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Ability and willingness to relocate to various locations across the Commonwealth
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Ability and willingness to work hours that coincide with a typical school day for educators, as well as some night and weekend hours
Term of service:
- Two years; this includes a multiple-week pre-training program the summer before service begins.
Annual Compensation:
Bi-weekly pay of $1,480 - $1,560 ($37,000 – 39,000 annual rate, pending final budget approvals)
$7,395 Segal Education Award (approximate)
$5,169 Health Insurance included (approximate)
$49,564 – 51,564 Total compensation package*
*Total compensation package is determined by the start date. College advisers who begin on the scheduled start date in July will receive 25 bi-weekly payments totaling $37,000 - $39,000. College advisers who begin later in the program year will receive bi-weekly payments of the same amount over fewer pay periods, respectively.
College Advisers also benefit from professional development opportunities including:
- Ongoing professional development and training throughout service commitment
- Fully funded state conference
- A large network of Virginia College Advising Corps and AmeriCorps alumni and partner institutions
Information on AmeriCorps partner institutions can be found on the AmeriCorps website.
College Adviser Position Description
Selection Process Timeline For Positions with the 2025-2027 Adviser Cohort
- Step 1: The priority application deadline is March 7, 2025. Applications received after this date will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Qualified candidates will be invited to a virtual first-round interview.
- Step 2: After the virtual first-round interview, selected candidates will be invited to an in-person interview with representatives from our open partner schools.
- Step 3: Once school representatives evaluate candidates, finalists will be invited to visit the school they matched with before their placement is finalized via an official offer letter.
- Step 4: Position begins July, 2025