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College Possible

Starting October 2024 - AmeriCorps College Access Coach - MINNESOTA

College Possible, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55199


Employment Status/hours:

In-Person; Full-time; Monday - Friday (during traditional school hours)

Start Date:

October 2024

End Date:

August 2025

Compensation

Living Stipend $1121.74/biweeklySegal Education Award valued at $7,395100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

Who We Are

As one of the largest and most successful college access and success programs in the country, since 2000 College Possible has helped more than 85,700 students from under-represented communities get into and through college through an intensive curriculum of coaching and support. Its pioneering model matches students with a near-peer coach and an evidence-based curriculum designed to help students overcome the most common barriers to getting into college and completing their degree - all at no cost to students or their families.

Our Coaches

College Possible Coaches are selected from a diverse group of individuals from various backgrounds across the United States to serve our students as college access and success mentors; each Coach brings their unique skill set to assist students' success. We are seeking talented, caring, and capable people committed to supporting our students in their path to achieving a college degree. Through this service year opportunity, our Coaches develop leadership skills, participate in professional development workshops, engage in public speaking and much more.

What You'll Do

The

College Access Coach

service positions focus on coaching and supporting high school juniors and seniors who are seeking to earn a college degree. High school coaches will serve either inside a partner high school or tech-connected from College Possible Minnesota office, coaching a caseload of high school juniors and/or seniors as they explore college opportunities and complete the college application process.

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 goalsProvide 1-on-1 coaching to students to develop their college planGain and maintain knowledge of all students' interests, needs, and backgroundsPerform follow-up parent/student phone callsCollect, organize, and maintain student and program documentsUpdate the database and spreadsheet files on a weekly basis; maintain student records and statisticsProvide mid-year and end of year-end progress reports for all studentsCoordinate with the College Success Team to provide college transition services to graduating high school seniorsSubmit weekly timesheets, periodic reports (i.e., monthly reports, self-evaluations, and supervisor evaluations), and other service-related documentation as requiredAttend required programmatic and community service events

Qualifications

You are a U.S. citizen; AmeriCorps members are required to be U.S. citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residentsYou have obtained a Bachelor's degreeYou must clear a National Service Criminal History Check and all other security requirements set forth by College Possible and the school district in which you serve before the start of training

College Possible Coach Benefits & Perks

3 weeks of Paid School Breaks & HolidaysUp to 4 days of Non-Service Time3 weeks Pre-Service TrainingConsistent Professional & Leadership Development TrainingsEmployee Assistance Program Access, with Mental, Physical, & Financial Wellness BenefitsCompany Provided TechnologyCompany Provided Gear & ApparelAccess to College Possible Alumni Network

AmeriCorps Eligible Benefits

Student Loan Deferment and Interest ForbearanceChild Care Benefits ProgramSupplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) BenefitsDepartment of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramAccess to Schools of National Service Network for Additional Education BenefitsAccess of AmeriCorps Alumni & Employers of National Service Network

College Possible is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks to build a diverse workforce to create impact in partnership with the communities we serve. We welcome a diverse pool of qualified applicants.

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