Starting August 2026 - AmeriCorps Access Coach- CHICAGO

About the role

This role provides a valuable learning experience for both students and Coaches alike. Access coaches will serve primarily inside a partner high school coaching a caseload of high school juniors and/or seniors as they explore college opportunities and complete the college application process.

Responsibilities

• Teach college preparatory classes for 40 or more 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
• Lead student recruitment at schools in your portfolio; including but not limited to tasks like leading information sessions, communicating with school staff, facilitating interviews, and welcoming students into the program
• Collect, organize, and maintain student and program documents
• Update the database and spreadsheet files on a weekly basis; maintain student records and statistics
• 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

Qualifications

• You are a U.S. citizen; AmeriCorps volunteers 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 August 2026
• 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
• You possess strong analytical skills and the ability to effectively interpret data and reports
• You have outstanding attention to detail, top quality organization skills, unwavering ability to meet deadlines, multi-task, and handle potentially stressful situations calmly and appropriately
• You are willing and able 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 are flexible to work in multiple locations
• You have access to reliable transportation required
• You have the ability to lift up to 15 pounds when needed
• You have the ability to stand and/or sit for a minimum of 7 hours a day

Skills

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. Adaptability, flexibility, creativity, and commitment to excellence.

Benefits

• Up to 10 personal days
• 2 weeks onboarding and training
• 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
• 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