About College Possible: As one of the largest and most successful college access and success programs in the country, since 2000 College Possible has helped put more than 59,000 students from disinvested communities on the path to economic mobility via completion of a college degree. Its proven near-peer coaching model, delivered by recent college graduates serving as AmeriCorps members, provides high-touch interventions proven to help students navigate and overcome the most common barriers to college access, retention and degree completion. Nationwide, College Possible students are three times more likely to earn a bachelor's degree within six years than their peers from similar backgrounds.
College Possible is a growing nonprofit coaching students from low-income backgrounds to and through college to break the cycle of poverty and empower the next generation of leaders. Our model has earned national recognition: the inaugural Evergreen National Education Award recognized our leadership in increasing access to and success in college for students from low-income backgrounds. It also earns top-of-field results: a Harvard study found that the program more than doubles a student's chance of enrolling in a four-year college, and our students are four times more likely to become college graduates than their low-income peers. College Possible has a budget of $33 million, more than 128 full-time employees and more than 321 AmeriCorps and VISTA service members. During the 2021-22 school year, we will reach an estimated 21,245 students in all 50 states, with the support of 169 partner high schools and 107 partner colleges.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
College Possible is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks to build a diverse workforce to create impact in partnership with the communities we serve. We welcome a diverse pool of qualified applicants. For each of its positions, College Possible is mindful about what best serves our students, and seeks to hire staff with relevant experience, skills and aptitude, and a commitment to the power of education. To learn more, read our Diversity and Inclusion Plan.
Headquartered in Saint Paul, MN, College Possible operates: regional sites in Chicago, IL; Milwaukee, WI; Omaha, NE; Philadelphia, PA; Portland, OR; and Seattle, WA; College Forward in Austin, TX; and Catalyze partnerships in California, Iowa, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, and Tennessee. Learn more at CollegePossible.org.
Available AmeriCorps Opportunities
Available positions at our College Forward site in Austin, TX include:
College Access Coach
Three-quarter-time, in-person coaching role to support high school juniors or seniors. 10 month service term. Available in the following locations: Austin, TX
College Success Coach
Three-quarter-time, in-person coaching role to support college students. 10 month service term. Available in the following locations: Austin, TX
Open positions at other College Possible sites and our Catalyze university partner campuses include:
College Access Coach
Full-time, in-person coaching role to support high school juniors or seniors. 10-11 month service term. Available in the following locations: Chicago, IL; Milwaukee, WI; Omaha, NE; Philadelphia, PA; Portland, OR; Seattle, WA; and St. Paul, MN.
College Success Coach
Full-time, tech-connected coaching role to support college students. 10-11 month service term. Available in the following locations: Chicago, IL; Milwaukee, WI; Omaha, NE; Philadelphia, PA; Portland, OR; Seattle, WA; and St. Paul, MN.
Catalyze College Success Coach
Full-time, in person, on-campus coaching role to support college students enrolled on Catalyze partner campuses. 12-month service term. Available at the following college campuses: Austin Peay State University, California State University - Stanislaus, California State University - San Bernardino, Luther College, Metro State University, St. Cloud State University, University of Cincinnati.
Transition Coach
Part-time tech-connected coaching support to serve incoming college freshman. 3-month service term. Available at select regional site locations.
Community Partners Team Member
Full time, in-person, event planning and community engagement role. Positions typically work from site office locations. 10-11 month service term. Available at select regional site locations.
So what is AmeriCorps? When you think of AmeriCorps, think of the Peace Corps but in your own backyard. AmeriCorps is a civil society program supported by the U.S. federal government, foundations, corporations and other donors engaging adults in public service work with a goal of "helping others and meeting critical needs in the community." Not only do College Possible AmeriCorps members make a difference in their community, they gain valuable experience for their next job or graduate school endeavor.
We have opportunities available beginning in August, 2022 in our Saint Paul, Minnesota; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Portland, Oregon; Chicago, Illinois; Philadelphia Pennsylvania; Seattle, Washington; and Omaha, Nebraska sites.
Available AmeriCorps Opportunities (may vary by site)
High School Coach
Serve as a College Possible coach in a high school. Support juniors by providing ACT/SAT test preparation and work with students on an individual basis providing subject specific assistance. Guide seniors as they complete the college application process including essay writing, applications for admission, scholarships, and the FAFSA. Reports to Program Team.
College Coach
Serve as a coach for students as they navigate the milestones and resources essential to graduating from college. Maintain proactive communication and offer services to students in college either from a college campus or College Possible office. Help link students to services already available on campus, plan events for students and connect them to meaningful opportunities.
Community Partnerships Team Member
Support College Possible's programming by building and supporting partnerships to serve students. This may include organizing College Prep Talks, college planning workshops for middle and early high school students; conceiving and organizing two program-wide community service days for College Possible students; organizing practice ACT exams for high school juniors; organizing campus visits to College Possible partner colleges and coordinating support services to College Possible partner colleges. In addition, this role will organize the annual Launch celebration; serve as lead substitute for coaches; and support programming for students transitioning from first to second year of college and supporting summer bridge programming for high school seniors. Research policies, timelines, and resources specific to your site for partners such as high schools, colleges, scholarships, summer programs, etc.
AmeriCorps Benefits:
Benefits include a biweekly living allowance, health coverage and an Education Award of $6,495* that can be used to repay federal student loans or pay future education expenses. Some student loans may be deferred. A 10- or 12-month commitment (depending on position) beginning in August of 2022 is required.
*For full time AmeriCorps state and national service members. Additional benefits may be available for some service positions. Please refer to the individual job description for details.
Required Skills:
Four-year college degree is required. Ideal applicants will have demonstrated leadership skills, a high level of achievement in academics, employment and/or other pursuits, and a commitment to the mission of College Possible. Applicants of all academic majors are welcome to apply. Please visit www.CollegePossible.org/Serve to learn more about College Possible and AmeriCorps service.
Equal Opportunity Employer
College Possible is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals and conduct all possible activities in fully accessible settings.
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