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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

College Counselor

🇺🇸 Chapel Hill, NC

🕑 Temporary

💰 $35K - $38K

💻 Other

🗓️ December 16th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring a College Counselor for the Carolina College Advising Corps. This role involves advising low-income, first-generation high school students across North Carolina on postsecondary options including college, career, and military pathways. The Counselor supports student services at partner schools to develop outreach plans, assist with applications for college and financial aid, and promote a college-going culture through individual and group activities.

Highlights
  • Advise high school students on postsecondary education, career pathways, military service, and workforce development.
  • Support student services departments in strategic outreach to students and parents regarding college, scholarships, and financial aid applications.
  • Coordinate and lead campus visits, career exploration activities, and planning sessions.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, organization, analytical, writing, public speaking, and presentation skills required.
  • Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required; relevant Bachelor's plus 3+ years of experience accepted.
  • Experience working with students preferred.
  • Position type is temporary staff (EHRA NF) with a full-time commitment of 40 hours per week.
  • Compensation range is $35,200 to $38,200 for a 6-month appointment starting January 5, 2026.
  • Department: Enrollment Management, focusing on student services and supporting enrollment of outstanding students from North Carolina and beyond.
  • Role contributes to the mission of increasing college access and success among low-income, first-generation students in North Carolina high schools.