Starting August 2027 - AmeriCorps Access Coach - MINNESOTA

Job Description

Job Description

Employment Status/hours: In-Person; Full-time; Monday - Friday (40-45 hours/week)

Start Date: August, 2027

End Date: June, 2028

Compensation:

• Living Stipend **$1041.66 paid in biweekly installments
• Segal Education Award of **$7,395

** amount represents the 2026-2027 service year and may be subject to change.

Who We Are

This Work Is Our Mission! At College Possible, we believe talent is universal. For many students, the path to college can feel overwhelming or out of reach. That's where you come in.

We support students on their journey to higher education by providing personalized coaching, resources, and guidance. When you join College Possible, you become part of a team dedicated to making college access and success a reality. Together, we help students navigate the admissions process, overcome challenges, and earn their degrees.

College Possible is a proud AmeriCorps program. AmeriCorps is a federal agency that brings people together to tackle the country's most pressing challenges through national service. Our AmeriCorps members commit to a year of service as a College Possible Coach in communities throughout the country.

Our Impact

80% of College Possible students are admitted to college

86% of College Possible students enroll in college

93,000+ students served nationwide since 2000

Our Coaches

College Possible Coaches come from various backgrounds across the United States to serve as college access mentors. Each Coach brings unique skills to help students succeed. We seek dedicated and capable individuals committed to supporting students on their path to college. Through this service year opportunity, Coaches develop leadership skills, participate in professional development workshops, gain public speaking experience, and more. This role provides a valuable learning experience for both students and Coaches alike.

What You'll Do

The College Access Coach focuses on coaching and supporting high school juniors and high school seniors who are seeking to earn a college degree. They serve primarily inside a partner high school coaching a caseload of high school juniors and seniors as they explore college opportunities and complete the college application process. All Access coaches are required to be in the office every Friday from 8:30AM - 4:30PM for mandatory ongoing training. Coaches must have reliable transportation to and from the office, assigned school placements, and other required locations.

Access Coach Service Location: Local High School

• Teach college preparatory classes for 40 or more high school students at local high school campus
• 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, as needed
• Lead student recruitment at your assigned high school; including but not limited to tasks like leading information sessions, tabling, communicating with school staff, facilitating interviews, and welcoming students into the program.
• Collect, organize, and maintain student and program documents
• Update the database 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 biweekly 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 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 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

Computer/Software Skills:

Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and other Office Suite programs.

Other Skills, Abilities and Requirements:

• Desire to work in a 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
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to effectively interpret data and reports.
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Top quality organization skills, unwavering ability to meet deadlines, multi-task, and handle potentially stressful situations calmly and appropriately.
• Willingness and ability to take initiative and thrive in new environments.
• Motivated and able to work independently as well as with a team.
• Able to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships.
• Flexibility to work in multiple locations. Time is split between the College Possible office and affiliated institutions.
• Access to reliable transportation required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds when needed
• Office environment with limited travel
• Ability to stand and/or sit for a minimum of 7 hours a day

College Possible Coach Benefits & Perks

• Paid school breaks & holidays
• 2 weeks onboarding and training
• Consistent professional & leadership development training
• Employee Assistance Program access with mental, physical, & financial wellness benefits
• Company-provided technology