Starting August 2026 - AmeriCorps Peer Mentor - TEXAS

College Possible AmeriCorps•Austin, TX

About The Position

AmeriCorps Peer Mentor Coach will serve in a Quarter Time (QT) capacity during a 10-month term of service from August 2026 – May 2027 . Applicants should possess a sincere interest in empowering youth and a passion for higher education. Applicants should possess strong interpersonal, organizational, and research skills to assist College Possible Texas with providing college completion services to more than 3,000 collegians and improve and build the sustainability and success rate of the program in order to serve a rapidly increasing number of college students and graduates. These members will each serve more than 450 hours to help expand college access for low-income and first-generation students while gaining professional skills and earning an Education Award upon successful completion of term requirements. Together, these individuals will work closely and plan strategically to meet organizational objectives in a timely manner. Peer Mentor coaches will be expected to build and maintain congenial professional relationships internally and externally and will represent College Possible Texas to the public. Successful applicants will possess a sincere interest in helping empower other youth to pursue higher education.

Requirements

A high school diploma; successful past participation in the College Possible Texas program; a track record of actively pursuing a baccalaureate degree from an accredited, academically-recognized four-year college or university; two years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent communication skills; English/Spanish fluency strongly preferred.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general educational and business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from the general public, clients, students, partners, and managers.
Demonstrated proficiency with personal computers and standard office software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Access.
Ability to work with standard, high school-level mathematical concepts such as probability, arithmetic, geometry, algebra and trigonometry for purposes of monitoring program statistics.
Ability to apply such concepts as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Responsibilities

Plan and host campus events with support and coordination with Success Coaches and identify and promote existing campus events
Research program-specific needs and conduct outreach to other College Possible Texas students
Meet with students in person on campus and/or virtually to provide direct college transition mentoring and support in areas including, but not limited to: freshman orientation, acclimating to college life and coursework, alignment with major and career interests, social life, and connection with campus based resource
Collaborate with Success Coaches to mentor and develop tailored strategies for supporting portfolio of students
Conduct research, provide referrals, arrange meetings, and accompany students to appointments as necessary.
Serve as a College Possible Texas student ambassador, collaborating with staff to communicate the mission to external partners and supporters.
Assist College Possible Texas staff and leadership team with program design improvement
Represent the organization to school personnel, professional organizations, educators, funders, and the public.
Ensure program compliance with administrative policies and procedures, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Serve 12-15 hours a week on site