Become an Adviser
The MSU College Advising Corps (MSUCAC) actively recruits new College Advisers each year starting in the fall and accepts applications throughout the winter. The interview process starts in January; through this process candidates connect with MSUCAC staff at MSU and representatives from school host sites.
MSUCAC is currently seeking applicants for the 2025-2026 program year.
The selection process
MSU students from all major backgrounds are welcome to submit an application to become an Adviser. The selection process typically follows the below steps:
- Apply online
- Participate in one of our recruitment sessions or career fairs
- Phone interviews with MSUCAC staff will be conducted on an on-going basis with selected applicants
- Participate in a School Showcase to learn more about the schools with open positions
- Interview with school representatives
- Adviser selections are finalized and offers extended in Spring for a Fall start, end of Fall for a Winter start
- MSUCAC's College Adviser Institute occurs for about a month in the summer to prepare and train Advisers for the upcoming year
To learn more about the process and how you can make a difference, email msucac@msu.edu to connect.
Benefits
- Living allowance (salary) is up to $31,000 per year
- Education award of $7,395 upon completion of each year of service
- Health insurance available
- Federal student loan forbearance
- Professional experience to build your resume
for future career or graduate school searches
- Launch year opportunity between undergraduate and
graduate studies
- Extensive training in college access
- A great opportunity to give back to the community
- Opportunities to attend and present at statewide and
national conferences
Eligibility
Graduates of Michigan State University with a Bachelor/Master degree (any major), between May 2022 and Summer 2025 (or impending December 2025 graduation). Applicants must be United States citizens, nationals, or legal permanent residents and at least 18 years of age.
