Appalachian State University
2025-26 Next Step Adviser - Cherokee Central Schools
🇺🇸 Cherokee, NC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $44K - $50K
💻 Academic Advising
🗓️ September 11th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
Appalachian State University is hiring a 2025-26 Next Step Adviser for Cherokee Central Schools. The adviser will assist high school students in rural Appalachian communities with developing post-graduation plans, provide one-on-one admissions and financial aid guidance, conduct workshops to promote college access, and collaborate with school staff to foster a college-going culture.
Highlights
- Advise students on post-graduation options including workforce, trade/technical schools, college, and military enlistment.
- Provide individualized admissions and financial aid advisement to students and families.
- Organize workshops, presentations, and events to promote college-going culture.
- Engage families and mentors through communication and support activities.
- Collaborate with Appalachian State staff and partner schools for program effectiveness.
- Use web-based databases to record service activity and submit weekly progress reports.
- Participate in pre-service summer training and ongoing professional development.
- Required qualifications include a bachelor's or associate degree earned between 2018 and 2025, ability to work with diverse populations, willingness to serve, and professionalism.
- Preferred qualifications include experience with high school youth, leadership, community service, and proficiency in languages other than English.
- Compensation range is $44,000 to $50,000 for an 11-month living allowance with a typical commitment of two years.
2025-26 Next Step Adviser - Cherokee Central Schools Full Description
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
- Proposed Hire Date: October 1, 2025
Please attach required documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Provide a minimum of 3 professional references in the application or attach a List of References with Contact Information
Optional document to attach:
- Unofficial Undergraduate Transcripts
Posting Details
Work experience or education that is NOT included on the application will NOT be considered when screening your application. Please include ALL work experience and education on the application to ensure that you receive the appropriate credit toward qualification for this position.
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Working Title | 2025-26 Next Step Adviser - Cherokee Central Schools
Location | Cherokee Central High School, 200 Ravensford Drive, Cherokee, NC 28719
Position Number | N59583
Department | College Access Partnerships - 240105
Location | Cherokee Central High School, 200 Ravensford Drive, Cherokee, NC 28719
Position Number | N59583
Department | College Access Partnerships - 240105
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications | Earned or will earn a bachelors degree or associates degree between May 2018 and June 2025; Candidates must have received a degree within seven years of applying to serve as an adviser Ability to work well with diverse populations Strong desire to serve Strong interest in learning and professional growth High level of professionalism in all communications and interactions Must be able to relocate to the service area and be involved in the surrounding community
License/Certification Required |
Essential Job Functions | Advise NC at Appalachian State (AppANC) seeks to hire recent graduates to serve as Next Step Advisers in high schools throughout western North Carolina. As members of a statewide movement, Advise NC at Appalachian State advisers will help students in rural, under-served Appalachian communities realize their dreams of achieving post-secondary education.
Regular responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Assist students with the development of post-graduation plans, including workforce entry, trade or technical school enrollment, 2-year or 4-year college enrollment, or military enlistment Provide one-on-one admissions and financial aid advisement to any student or family seeking assistance Encourage students to consider a broad range of appropriate post-secondary choices and assist them in developing a comprehensive list of good fit and match options Help students and families complete and submit admissions and financial aid applications Offer a variety of workshops, presentations, and events to promote a college-going culture and inform students and families about important college access information Engage families and mentors in support of their students’ post-secondary process, including calling all seniors’ families/guardians via phone Participate in activities, attend events, and interact with the school and community in an effort to build trust and relationships Collaborate with the AppANC Program Staff and partner school personnel to fuel a school-wide college-going culture Record up-to-date service activity data using a web-based database system (training provided) Submit weekly progress reports to the AppANC Program Staff documenting progress and outputs Establish productive working relationships with principals, counselors, teachers, and other student support staff in partner high school Actively seek the advice and counsel of the on-site liaison at partner high school and the AppANC Program Staff in order to provide student and family services most effectively Develop expertise in admissions and financial aid advising Participate fully in pre- and in-service training In consultation with the AppANC Program Staff, seek out and participate in other opportunities for professional development Create resources for the larger advising team, including (but not limited to): social media templates, graphics & videos, advising resources, financial aid resources, scholarship guides, newsletters, event planning guides, etc. Assist AppANC Program Staff with the development and facilitation of adviser pre-service and in-service trainings Represent the Advise NC at Appalachian State program appropriately at all times
Next Step Advisers: Report to Appalachian State based program staff, as well as high school-based on-site facilitator Participate in 4-week training during the summer and ongoing professional development throughout the school year Commit to one academic year (11 months) of service with preferred two-year commitment if mutually agreed upon by the program staff and the adviser
Preferred Qualifications | Experience working with high school aged youth Experience managing large projects and working in teams Background in community service Leadership experience Priority given to graduates of Appalachian State University during the initial application review process Proficiency in languages other than English
Work Schedule/Hours | Monday-Friday. Daily hours follow the partner high school’s expected schedule for faculty and staff; some nights and weekends required
Number of Hours Per Week | 40 hours/week for 11 month period. Advisers typically serve for 2 years.
Number of Months Per Year | 11
Mandatory Staff | No
Physical Demands of Position | To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Hiring Range | $44,000-50,000 (11-month living allowance)
License/Certification Required |
Essential Job Functions | Advise NC at Appalachian State (AppANC) seeks to hire recent graduates to serve as Next Step Advisers in high schools throughout western North Carolina. As members of a statewide movement, Advise NC at Appalachian State advisers will help students in rural, under-served Appalachian communities realize their dreams of achieving post-secondary education.
Regular responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Assist students with the development of post-graduation plans, including workforce entry, trade or technical school enrollment, 2-year or 4-year college enrollment, or military enlistment Provide one-on-one admissions and financial aid advisement to any student or family seeking assistance Encourage students to consider a broad range of appropriate post-secondary choices and assist them in developing a comprehensive list of good fit and match options Help students and families complete and submit admissions and financial aid applications Offer a variety of workshops, presentations, and events to promote a college-going culture and inform students and families about important college access information Engage families and mentors in support of their students’ post-secondary process, including calling all seniors’ families/guardians via phone Participate in activities, attend events, and interact with the school and community in an effort to build trust and relationships Collaborate with the AppANC Program Staff and partner school personnel to fuel a school-wide college-going culture Record up-to-date service activity data using a web-based database system (training provided) Submit weekly progress reports to the AppANC Program Staff documenting progress and outputs Establish productive working relationships with principals, counselors, teachers, and other student support staff in partner high school Actively seek the advice and counsel of the on-site liaison at partner high school and the AppANC Program Staff in order to provide student and family services most effectively Develop expertise in admissions and financial aid advising Participate fully in pre- and in-service training In consultation with the AppANC Program Staff, seek out and participate in other opportunities for professional development Create resources for the larger advising team, including (but not limited to): social media templates, graphics & videos, advising resources, financial aid resources, scholarship guides, newsletters, event planning guides, etc. Assist AppANC Program Staff with the development and facilitation of adviser pre-service and in-service trainings Represent the Advise NC at Appalachian State program appropriately at all times
Next Step Advisers: Report to Appalachian State based program staff, as well as high school-based on-site facilitator Participate in 4-week training during the summer and ongoing professional development throughout the school year Commit to one academic year (11 months) of service with preferred two-year commitment if mutually agreed upon by the program staff and the adviser
Preferred Qualifications | Experience working with high school aged youth Experience managing large projects and working in teams Background in community service Leadership experience Priority given to graduates of Appalachian State University during the initial application review process Proficiency in languages other than English
Work Schedule/Hours | Monday-Friday. Daily hours follow the partner high school’s expected schedule for faculty and staff; some nights and weekends required
Number of Hours Per Week | 40 hours/week for 11 month period. Advisers typically serve for 2 years.
Number of Months Per Year | 11
Mandatory Staff | No
Physical Demands of Position | To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Hiring Range | $44,000-50,000 (11-month living allowance)
Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.
Posting Details Information
Posting Date | 09/10/2025
Closing Date | 06/30/2026
Open Until Filled | Yes
Applicant Pool Preference | External (Post on the Web)
Special Instructions to Applicants | Proposed Hire Date: October 1, 2025
Please attach required documents:Resume Cover Letter Provide a minimum of 3 professional references in the application or attach a List of References with Contact Information
Optional document to attach:Unofficial Undergraduate Transcripts
Quick Link | https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/52067
Posting Number | 201500742P
Closing Date | 06/30/2026
Open Until Filled | Yes
Applicant Pool Preference | External (Post on the Web)
Special Instructions to Applicants | Proposed Hire Date: October 1, 2025
Please attach required documents:Resume Cover Letter Provide a minimum of 3 professional references in the application or attach a List of References with Contact Information
Optional document to attach:Unofficial Undergraduate Transcripts
Quick Link | https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/52067
Posting Number | 201500742P
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Boone, NC 28608
Phone: 828-262-3187
Fax: 828-262-6489
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330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
Phone: 828-262-3187
Fax: 828-262-6489
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