Starting September 2026- AmeriCorps College Success Coach – St. Cloud State University
About The Position
AmeriCorps College Success Coach at Saint Cloud State University is a one-year position, renewable for a second year, from September 2026 to August 2027. This is a full-time, in-person role during traditional school hours. The position focuses on coaching and supporting current college undergraduate students who are seeking to earn a college degree. Coaches will serve in-person on a specific college campus, communicating with students via email, text message, or telephone, and meeting with them in-person or via video. The role involves supporting students in successfully persisting through college by assisting with tasks like navigating course registration, reapplying for financial aid and scholarships, and addressing specific student needs as they arise. College Possible believes talent is universal and aims to make college access and success a reality by providing personalized coaching, resources, and guidance to students.
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 August 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 set forth by College Possible and the school district in which you serve before the start of training.
Responsibilities
- Contact assigned collegians once per month by phone, email, or text.
- Hold 1:1 coaching sessions to address specific needs and troubleshoot problems.
- 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 and produce reports as needed.
- Submit weekly timesheets, periodic reports (i.e., monthly reports, self-evaluations, and supervisor evaluations), and other service-related documentation.
- Attend required training, programmatic and community service events.
Benefits
- Living Allowance of $23,000, paid in bi-weekly installments
- Segal Education Award valued at $7,395, after successfully completing your service term
- Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage at no monthly cost
- 3 weeks of gifted holidays
- Up to 5 personal days
- 3 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
- Student loan deferment and interest forbearance
- Childcare 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
