Starting January 2026 - AmeriCorps College Success Coach - Austin Peay State University

College Possible AmeriCorps•Clarksville, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

AmeriCorps College Success Coach at Austin Peay State University Location: Clarksville, Tennessee Time Period: Half year position, renewable for a second year (January, 2026 - July 31, 2026) Employment Status: In-person; Full-Time; Monday-Friday during traditional school hours Compensation: Living Allowance; paid in bi-weekly installments of $811 Segal Education Award valued at $3,697.50, after successfully completing your service term Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage at no monthly cost to you Who We Are 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. 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 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 The College Success Coach service position focuses on coaching and supporting current college undergraduate students who are seeking to earn a college degree. College coaches will serve in-person on a specific college campus. College success coaches communicate with their students via email, text message or telephone and meet with them by in-person or video meetings. College success coaches, support students in successfully persisting through college; assisting in tasks like navigating course registration, reapplying for financial aid and scholarships, and addressing specific student needs as they arise.

Requirements

You are a U.S. citizen; AmeriCorps members are required to be U.S. citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents
You have obtained a bachelor's degree in past five year and do not exceed the age of 32 by January 2026
You have not served more than two full-time AmeriCorps State and National terms
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

Responsibilities

Contact one's assigned collegians once per month by phone, email, or text.
Hold 1:1 coaching sessions to address specific needs and troubleshoot problems that may arise.
Provide students support in areas including, but not limited to new student orientation, course registration, financial aid/FAFSA issues, career development, and other miscellaneous issues.
Provide referrals, arrange meetings, and accompany students to appointments as necessary.
Provide extended support and create personalized action plans for students in "red flag" situations, including loss of financial aid, family crises, academic warning, etc.
Network and collaborate with university staff within academic advising, financial aid, and student support offices
Organize and maintain up-to-date student information on student progress including milestones and deliverables in databases; monitor success program statistics; produce reports as needed
Submit weekly timesheets, periodic reports (i.e., monthly reports, self-evaluations, and supervisor evaluations), and other service-related documentation as required
Attend required training, programmatic and community service events

Benefits

8 days of paid school breaks & holidays
Up to 5 personal days
2 weeks onboarding and training
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
Free on-campus housing with wifi
Student loan deferment and interest forbearance
Child care 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