AmeriCorps College Success Coach
at Saint Cloud State University
Location: Saint Cloud, Minnesota
Time Period: One year position, renewable for a second year, August 2026 - July 31, 2027
Employment Status: In-person; Full-Time; Monday-Friday during traditional school hours
Compensation:
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Living Allowance of $23,000; paid in bi-weekly installments
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Segal Education Award valued at $7,395, after successfully completing your service term
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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 year 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.
College Success Coach
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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.
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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.
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Provide extended support and create personalized action plans for students in "red flag" situations, including loss of financial aid, family crises, academic warning, etc.
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Network and collaborate with university staff within academic advising, financial aid, and student support offices
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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
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Submit weekly timesheets, periodic reports (i.e., monthly reports, self-evaluations, and supervisor evaluations), and other service-related documentation as required
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Attend required training, programmatic and community service events
Qualifications
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You are a U.S. citizen; AmeriCorps members are required to be U.S. citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents
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You have obtained a bachelor's degree in past five year and do not exceed the age of 32 by August 2026
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You have not served more than two full-time AmeriCorps State and National terms
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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
College Possible Coach Benefits & Perks
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3 weeks of gifted holidays
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Up to 5 personal days
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3 weeks onboarding and training
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Consistent professional & leadership development training
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Employee Assistance Program access, with mental, physical, & financial wellness benefits
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Company-provided technology
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Company-provided gear & apparel
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Access to College Possible alumni network
AmeriCorps Eligible Benefits
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Student loan deferment and interest forbearance
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Childcare benefits program
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits
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Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
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Access to Schools of National Service Network for additional education benefits
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Access to AmeriCorps alumni & Employers of National Service networks
College Possible is committed to ensuring that all individuals have equal access to opportunities within our organization. We recognize that individuals with disabilities may need reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions and to fully participate in our recruitment, interview, and onboarding processes.
Reasonable accommodations are available during the application process and service term. If you require any accommodation, please contact us at [email protected] or reach out directly to your recruiter. All requests for accommodations are handled confidentially and assessed on an individual basis. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure an accessible environment for all.
This program is available to all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, religion, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, military status, familial status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Position placement and enrollment is contingent upon final notification of funding by the Corporation for National and Community Service
