AmeriCorps Enrichment Coach

College Possible Minnesota
- Ameri Corps Enrichment Coach

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

Start Date: January 11, 2027

End Date: August 20, 2027

Compensation

• Living Stipend $1,102.94 paid in biweekly installments
• Segal Education Award of $5,176.50
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

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.

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.

• Communicate with program participants, College Possible members and staff in person and via email, phone, and other technology tools - focusing specifically on disengaged students
• Track and record program participants information using Salesforce and Overgrad
• Act as a subject-matter expert on financial aid applications and the broader financial aid process
• Serve as Essay Review Specialist, focusing intently on providing in-depth, high-quality feedback and revisions on student writing
• Initiate and maintain strong Family Engagement by actively involving family members during the new student recruitment process and sophomore orientation
• Support programming for high academic achieving students
• Support cohort model of students entering same/similar college programs
• Support with student recruitment for new incoming high school class
• Participate in weekly meetings and group planning sessions/trainings
• Research colleges/universities to provide supplemental resources for student enrollment

• Assist with Ameri Corps recruitment (generating visibility on college campuses, tabling, speaking to college classes.
• Chaperone campus visits, college fairs, and other events for students
• Help with other organizational tasks as requested; i.e. working with the media, leading training for other Ameri Corps members, etc.

• 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 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.

• 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…