Job Details

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 serve in high schools, helping students navigate college applications, financial
  aid, and postsecondary planning—especially in communities with lower college-going rates.
• College Completion Coach 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

• Provide one-on-one guidance to a cohort of students
• Lead workshops, classroom presentations, and group events
• Build relationships with school or campus staff and community partners
• Track and report student progress and outcomes
• Participate in trainings, meetings, and professional development
• Represent your program at events and outreach opportunities