AmeriCorps Enrichment Coach- MINNESOTA

About the role

This role serves College Possible students in various roles from high school to college. The responsibilities include providing specialized instruction, recruitment, and comprehensive application support, spanning the full academic year and extended summer term. Additionally, the Coach assists in presenting college workshops to high school students, serves as additional support in teaching College Possible sessions, helps engage unenrolled College Possible students to better determine future college and career goals, and supports programming for high academic achieving students.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with program participants, College Possible members and staff in person and via email, phone, and other technology tools - focusing specifically on disengaged students
• Track and record program participants' information using Salesforce and Overgrad
• Act as a subject-matter expert on financial aid applications and the broader financial aid process
• Serve as Essay Review Specialist, focusing intently on providing in-depth, high-quality feedback and revisions on student writing
• Initiate and maintain strong Family Engagement by actively involving family members during the new student recruitment process and sophomore orientation
• Support programming for high academic achieving students
• Support cohort model of students entering same/similar college programs
• Assist with AmeriCorps recruitment (generating visibility on college campuses, tabling, speaking to college classes)
• Chaperone campus visits, college fairs, and other events for students
• Help with other organizational tasks as requested; i.e., working with the media, leading training for other AmeriCorps members, etc.

Requirements

• You are a U.S. citizen; AmeriCorps members are required to be U.S. citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents
• You are a college graduate between 2021 and 2026 and/or do not exceed the age of 27 by January 2027
• You 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
• You have strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and other Office Suite programs

Qualifications

• You have desire to work in a growing nonprofit organization with a strong commitment to the mission of helping students earn admission to college and persist toward degree completion
• You have adaptability, flexibility, creativity, and commitment to excellence
• You have strong analytical skills and the ability to effectively interpret data and reports
• You have outstanding attention to detail and top quality organization skills, unwavering ability to meet deadlines, multi-task, and handle potentially stressful situations calmly and appropriately
• You have willingness and ability to take initiative and thrive in new environments
• You are motivated and able to work independently as well as with a team
• You are able to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships
• You have flexibility to work in multiple locations and access to reliable transportation required

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks
• Knowledge of financial aid processes and student writing assistance
• Experience with technology and software applications

Benefits

• Consistent professional & leadership development training
• Employee Assistance Program access, with mental, physical, & financial wellness benefits
• Company-provided technology
• Company-provided gear & apparel
• Access to College Possible alumni network
• AmeriCorps Eligible Benefits
• Student loan deferment and interest forbearance
• Childcare benefits program
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits
• Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Access to Schools of National Service Network for additional education benefits
• Access to AmeriCorps alumni & Employers of National Service networks