MCAC College Adviser (2025-2026 Cohort)

Missouri College Advising Corps (MCAC)
Office of Academic Access & Leadership Development

Are you looking for an opportunity to serve with a national movement and make a difference in the lives of Missouri students? Serve with the Missouri College Advising Corps!

The Missouri College Advising Corps (MCAC) mission is to empower Missouri students to go to college and succeed. Headquartered at MU and part of a national CAC network, MCAC recruits, trains, and places recent college graduates as full-time, near-peer college advisers in partner high schools across the state with high percentages of underrepresented students and college enrollment rates below the state average.

• MCAC college advisers help students identify their "best fit" postsecondary option and navigate admissions, financial aid, and planning processes. General duties include:
• Collaborating with school administration and counselors to foster a college-going culture.
• Meeting one-on-one and in small groups with seniors and juniors.
• Providing students and their families information about and assistance with college admissions, financial aid and scholarships, and college or career planning processes.
• Planning activities for students in grades 9-12 to help them explore diverse college and career options.
• Delivering presentations and workshops to students and their families on a variety of postsecondary planning topics.
• Executing other activities that ensure students and their families recognize the value of a postsecondary education and can make informed decisions about their next steps after high school.

MCAC is an AmeriCorps program and college advisers are eligible for AmeriCorps benefits including a monthly living stipend, healthcare and childcare coverage, loan forbearance and interest accrual repayment, ongoing training and professional development, and an education award upon successful completion of the term of service. MCAC covers lodging, meals, and eligible travel expenses for training and professional development events.

MCAC requires a minimum one-year commitment (July - June) and college advisers may serve up to 2 years (or 3 years in special circumstances) with the program.

Placements are available in the Kansas City, St. Louis, South Central (e.g., St. Clair, St. James, Salem), and the Bootheel (e.g., Poplar Bluff) regions.

40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in any academic discipline earned from any institution between 2021 and August 2025.
• Must meet the minimum requirements to participate in AmeriCorps including status as a U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident and clearance of a National Service Criminal History Check pursuant to 45 C.F.R. * 2540.202.
  

• Prior volunteer/service experience or experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds.
• Basic computer skills; experience with Microsoft Office (particularly Outlook and Excel);
• Prior experience with data collection, entry, and analysis.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
  

Salary: $1,375 training stipend (July only); $2,900 monthly stipend (August-June)
Grade: MKT
University Title: Stipend Recipient
Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Application materials must include an application, resume, motivational statement (cover letter), and the names and contact information for 3 references. The motivational statement (cover letter) should briefly describe your motivation for wanting to serve with MCAC and/or how this opportunity aligns with your personal and/or professional goals.

Questions may be submitted to mcac@missouri.edu.

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.