AmeriCorps College Access Coach – MINNESOTA

Starting August 2026 – Ameri Corps College Access Coach – MINNESOTA

Recruitment began on January 29, 2026

and the job listing Expires on March 1, 2026

In-Person;
Full-time;
Monday – Friday (40-45 hours/week)

August, 2026

June, 2027

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

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

80% of College Possible students are admitted to college

86% of College Possible students enroll in college

93,000+ students served nationwide since 2000

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.

The College Access Coach service positions focus on coaching and supporting high school juniors and high school seniors who are seeking to earn a college degree. 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. All Access coaches are required to be in the office every Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM for mandatory ongoing training.

Coaches must have reliable transportation to and from the office, assigned school placements, affiliated institutions, and other required locations.

• 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
• 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
• Provide mid-year and end of year-end progress reports for all students
• 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

• You are a U.S. citizen;
  Ameri Corps 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…