AmeriCorps Enrichment Coach- MINNESOTA

College Possible Minnesota - AmeriCorps Enrichment CoachEmployment Status/hours: In-Person; Full-time; Monday - Friday (40-45 hours/week) Start Date: January 11, 2027End Date: August 20, 2027 Compensation: Living Stipend $1,102.94 paid in biweekly installments Segal Education Award of $5,176.50Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits Who 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. 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 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 Do Serve College Possible students in various roles from high school to college. Provide specialized instruction, recruitment, and comprehensive application support, spanning the full academic year and extended summer term. Assist in presenting college workshops to high school students, serve as additional support in teaching College Possible sessions and help engage unenrolled College Possible students to better determine future college and career goals.Essential Functions:Communicate with program participants, College Possible members and staff in person and via email, phone, and other technology tools - focusing specifically on disengaged studentsTrack and record program participants information using Salesforce and OvergradAct as a subject-matter expert on financial aid applications and the broader financial aid processServe as Essay Review Specialist, focusing intently on providing in-depth, high-quality feedback and revisions on student writingInitiate and maintain strong Family Engagement by actively involving family members during the new student recruitment process and sophomore orientationSupport programming for high academic achieving studentsSupport cohort model of students entering same/similar college programsSupport with student recruitment for new incoming high school classParticipate in weekly meetings and group planning sessions/trainingsResearch colleges/universities to provide supplemental resources for student enrollmentMarginal Functions:Assist with AmeriCorps recruitment (generating visibility on college campuses, tabling, speaking to college classes.Chaperone campus visits, college fairs, and other events for studentsHelp with other organizational tasks as requested; i.e. working with the media, leading training for other AmeriCorps members, etc.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 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 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 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 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 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 College 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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