Starting September 2026 - AmeriCorps College Success Coach - St. Cloud State University

Job Description

Job Description

AmeriCorps College Success Coachat Saint Cloud State UniversityLocation: Saint Cloud, MinnesotaTime Period: One year position, renewable for a second year, September 2026 - August, 2027Employment Status: In-person; Full-Time; Monday-Friday during traditional school hoursCompensation:Living Allowance of $23,000; paid in bi-weekly installmentsSegal Education Award valued at $7,395, after successfully completing your service termMedical, Vision, and Dental coverage at no monthly cost to youWho We AreThis 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.Our Impact80% of College Possible students are admitted to college 86% of College Possible students enroll in college 93,000+ students served nationwide since 2000Our CoachesCollege Possible Coaches come from various backgrounds across the United States to serve as college access and success 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 DoThe College Success Coach service position focuses on coaching and supporting current college undergraduate students who are seeking to earn a college degree. College coaches will serve in-person on a specific college campus. College success coaches communicate with their students via email, text message or telephone and meet with them by in-person or video meetings. College success coaches, support students in successfully persisting through college; assisting in tasks like navigating course registration, reapplying for financial aid and scholarships, and addressing specific student needs as they arise.College Success CoachContact one's assigned collegians once per month by phone, email, or text. Hold 1:1 coaching sessions to address specific needs and troubleshoot problems that may arise.Provide students support in areas including, but not limited to new student orientation, course registration, financial aid/FAFSA issues, career development, and other miscellaneous issues. Provide referrals, arrange meetings, and accompany students to appointments as necessary.Provide extended support and create personalized action plans for students in "red flag" situations, including loss of financial aid, family crises, academic warning, etc.Network and collaborate with university staff within academic advising, financial aid, and student support officesOrganize and maintain up-to-date student information on student progress including milestones and deliverables in databases; monitor success program statistics; produce reports as neededSubmit weekly timesheets, periodic reports (i.e., monthly reports, self-evaluations, and supervisor evaluations), and other service-related documentation as requiredAttend required training, programmatic and community service eventsQualificationsYou are a U.S. citizen; AmeriCorps members are required to be U.S. citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residentsYou have obtained a bachelor's degree from St. Cloud State University in past five year and do not exceed the age of 32 by August 2026You have not served more than two full-time AmeriCorps State and National termsYou must clear a National Service Criminal History Check and all other security set forth by College Possible and the school district in which you serve before the start of trainingCollege Possible Coach Benefits & Perks3 weeks of gifted holidaysUp to 5 personal days3 weeks onboarding and trainingConsistent professional & leadership development trainingEmployee Assistance Program access, with mental, physical, & financial wellness benefitsCompany-provided technologyCompany-provided gear & apparelAccess to College Possible alumni networkAmeriCorps Eligible BenefitsStudent loan deferment and interest forbearanceChildcare 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 to AmeriCorps alumni & Employers of National Service networksCollege Possible is committed to ensuring that all individuals have equal access to opportunities within our organization. We recognize that individuals with disabilities may need reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions and to fully participate in our recruitment, interview, and onboarding processes.Reasonable accommodations are available during the application process and service term. If you require any accommodation, please contact us at View email address on us.fitly.work or reach out directly to your recruiter. All requests for accommodations are handled confidentially and assessed on an individual basis. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure an accessible environment for all.This program is available to all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, religion, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, military status, familial status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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