Applications are open for the 2025-2026 program year.
Positions are available in the St. Louis, Kansas City, South Central (e.g., Potosi, Salem, St. Clair, etc.), and Bootheel (Poplar Bluff) regions.
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MCAC Overview:
Are you looking for an opportunity to join 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 the University of Missouri and part of the College Advising Corps national network, MCAC recruits, trains, and places recent college graduates as full-time, near-peer college (and career) and advisers in partner high schools across the state with high percentages of students from low-income and underrepresented backgrounds.
Eligibility:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must have a bachelor’s degree from any institution and in any academic discipline earned 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.
- Must not have served more than 2 full-time terms of service in any other AmeriCorps program.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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.
Information Sessions:
Please join us for a virtual information session to learn more about serving with MCAC. Info session dates are forthcoming.
Application Requirements:
Applications must be submitted through the MU eRecruit system. You will need to create a “New User” account and apply to Job Posting #54671. Application materials must include an application, resume, motivational statement (cover letter), and the names and contact information for 3 references (academic and/or professional). The motivational statement (cover letter) should briefly describe your motivation for serving with MCAC and/or how this opportunity aligns with your personal and professional goals.
Application/Interview Timeline:
| Application Submission Date | Interview Period | Decision/Offer Period |
| January 1 – March 1 | March 10 – 14 | April 1– 4 |
| March 2– April 1 | April 7 – 11 | April 28 – 30 |
| April 2– May 1 | May 12 – 16 | May 28 – 30 |
Note: We strongly encourage candidates to submit applications by April 1. This allows successful candidates to participate in a Shadow Day at their assigned partner school. Shadow Day is an opportunity to connect with the departing college adviser and partner school staff before the end of the academic year.
Candidates are welcome to apply after May 1 (or until all positions are filled). Interviews will be scheduled on a case-by-case basis dependent on available placements and applicant eligibility.
If we are between recruitment cycles, you may complete the Adviser Interest Form to receive more information about the upcoming recruitment cycle.
About College Advising Corps: College Advising Corps works to increase the number of low-income, first-generation college, and underrepresented high school students who enter and complete higher education. CAC places recent college graduates from its partner universities as full-time college advisers in underserved high schools across America. Visit the College Advising Corps website to learn more.