AmeriCorps College Success Coach
ORGANIZATION: College Forward
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About College Forward
Since 2003, College Forward has coached underserved, motivated students to achieve the benefits of higher education and a college degree. We believe that all motivated Texas students can access and complete college. Our personalized, near-peer coaches and resources in both high schools and higher education institutions across the state offer the right amount of support to empower our students every step of the way. Our approach is working: College Forward students are five times more likely to earn a Bachelor’s degree than their peers. We can’t wait to keep leveling the playing field. As part of our continued commitment to deepen our impact and scale meaningful student outcomes, College Forward became a part of the national College Possible organization in July 2021.
Opportunity
We are seeking AmeriCorps*Texas members to serve as College Coaches from August 15, 2022 - June 16, 2023. at our Austin site. The applicant must possess a sincere interest in empowering youth and a passion for higher education. Applicants should also possess the ability to carefully and strategically plan individual work goals in order to meet organizational objectives in a timely manner; ability to closely monitor progress towards these goals and take appropriate remedial action when necessary. Successful applicants are leaders with strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Position Responsibilities
College Success Coaches serve students who have graduated high school and are pursuing a post-secondary degree. These coaches generally work with students one on one and support students through their post-secondary education. College Success Coaches connect students to campus resources and assist students with course registration, financial aid, academic advising, and career development.
AmeriCorps Service Term
The AmeriCorps program at College Forward is a paid service opportunity for those who want to gain professional development while serving the community. Below are some of the benefits of completing a service term:
- Positively impact a community
- Develop both personal and professional skills
- Living Stipend (paid bi-weekly)
- Education Award to be used for education expenses like eligible student loans and tuition
- Building a network of peers and mentors with similar interests and goals
Other Benefits
- Free medical insurance
- Low-cost dental and vision insurance
- Monthly mileage and cell phone use reimbursements
- Opportunity to forbear qualified student loans during service
- Professional Development Training
Full position description and application can be found at this link: https://collegeforward.org/job/college-success-coach/
$1312 - $1312 monthly
BENEFITSChildcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
ADDITIONAL BENEFITSCollege Forward provides millage reimbursement for all travel related to service along with a monthly cell phone allowance.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTSCollege Graduate
DESIRED LANGUAGESEnglish
OTHER CONDITIONSCar recommended
Subject to criminal background check
21 - 35
More opportunities with College Forward
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About College Forward
Location:
P.O. Box 142308, Austin, TX 78714, US
Mission Statement
College Forward coaches underserved, motivated students to achieve the benefits of higher education and a college degree.
Description
College Forward is a nationally-recognized, near-peer coaching organization that pairs recent college graduates with students to empower them to achieve their postsecondary goals. Our students are 2.5 times more likely to graduate than their unsupported peers.
Since 2003, College Forward has grown from a local college access program to become a national leader in the higher education nonprofit industry. In 2005, we expanded our programming to offer college completion services, becoming one of the first organizations in the country to provide college persistence support.
We also created a unique student information system: CoPilot, which we utilize today to manage our students’ data and license to partners nationally who currently serve more than 350,000 students.
We are now implementing our most ambitious vision: to dramatically advance and scale our efforts to serve many more students in realizing their education and career goals through personalized, tech-mediated coaching services. In July 2021, College Forward became part of the national College Possible organization.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
PO Box 142308Austin, TX 78714
DATE POSTED
February 15, 2022
SKILLS
- General Education
- Mentoring
- Youth Services
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training