Immediate Openings- AmeriCorps College Access- Saint Paul, MN
Are you seeking meaningful work that also fosters your personal and professional growth?
Join our compassionate team of AmeriCorps coaches at College Possible, one of the nation’s largest programs working to end educational inequity by coaching students from low-income backgrounds to and through college.
College Access Coach (High School Coach)
- Teach college preparatory classes for 40 or more underserved high school students at local high school campus(es)
- Ensure that students consistently receive the highest quality of services, that school partner needs are met, and that each student makes satisfactory progress toward program goals
- Provide 1-on-1 coaching to students to develop their college plan
- Gain and maintain knowledge of all students' interests, needs, and backgrounds
- Perform follow-up parent/student phone calls
- Collect, organize, and maintain student and program documents
- Update the database and spreadsheet files on a weekly basis; maintain student records and statistics
- Provide mid-year and end of year-end progress reports for all students
- Coordinate with the College Success Team to provide college transition services to graduating high school seniors
- Submit weekly timesheets, periodic reports (i.e., monthly reports, self-evaluations, and supervisor evaluations), and other service-related documentation as required
- Attend required programmatic and community service events
What We Offer:
- Professional Development through in-person and virtual opportunities that enable you to build professional skills and access a national network of leaders.
- A bi-weekly living allowance
- An education award that can be used to repay federal student loans or pay future education expenses.
- Some federal student loan forbearance and interest repayment.
- Modest healthcare coverage plans.
Requirements:
- A four-year college degree
- A 7-10-month commitment
- Demonstrated leadership skills, a high level of achievement in academics, employment and/or other pursuits, and a commitment to the mission of College Possible.
- A sincere passion for helping others overcome barriers to higher education and a commitment to one’s own professional growth
Applicants of all academic majors are welcome to apply.
With the right support, college is possible. Join us in breaking the cycle of poverty and empowering the next generation of leaders. Apply today.
College Possible is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance. Individuals with disabilities encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals and conduct all possible activities in fully accessible settings. Alternative application formats are available upon request by contacting HR@collegepossible.org.