AmeriCorps Ky College Coach

Northern Kentucky University•Highland Heights, KY

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About The Position

Join the Kentucky College Coaches on Campus program and make a direct impact on student success. As a College Coach (AmeriCorps Member), you will support high school students-especially those who are first-generation, low-income, minority, non-traditional, or have disabilities-as they transition to and persist through college. This role combines mentoring, advising, and career readiness support to ensure students stay on the path toward higher education.

Requirements

Passionate about education equity and student mentorship
Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
Comfortable working with diverse populations
Committed to full-time service through AmeriCorps
Minimum Education Associate Degree
Minimum Experience Less than 1 year

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree

Responsibilities

Provide individualized mentoring and guidance on academic, social, and career planning
Support students with time management, organization, and study strategies
Help students apply to college, complete the FAFSA, and meet ACT college-readiness benchmarks
Collaborate with teachers and counselors to implement tutoring and college-readiness plans
Promote financial literacy, course planning, and college-bound curriculum
Engage families and host college planning events like FAFSA or admissions nights
Recruit community volunteers to assist with academic and career support
Track student progress and outcomes related to college enrollment and persistence
Increase college applications, FAFSA submissions, and ACT benchmark achievement
Reduce the need for remedial college coursework
Improve college enrollment and first-to-second-year persistence