College Access Coach - AmeriCorps Service Year

collegepossibleamericorps; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks paid school breaks & holidays

Up to 5 personal days

3 weeks onboarding and training

Professional & leadership development

Job summary

College Possible Minnesota invites applications for an AmeriCorps Access Coach to support high school juniors and seniors in pursuing college opportunities. The role is in-person, based at local high schools, and requires a Monday–Friday schedule with 40–45 hours per week starting October 2026 and ending August 2027.

You will teach college preparatory classes, provide one-on-one coaching, recruit students, and coordinate with the College Success Team to ensure smooth college transitions.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident (AmeriCorps eligibility)
• College graduate between 2021 and 2026 and/or not older than 27 by Sept 2026
• Must clear National Service Criminal History Check and other security requirements

Responsibilities

• Teach college preparatory classes for 40+ high school students at local high school campus(es)
• Ensure the highest quality of services and meet partner school needs
• Provide 1-on-1 coaching to develop students' college plans
• Maintain knowledge of students' interests, needs, and backgrounds
• Perform follow-up parent/student calls
• Lead student recruitment at schools in your portfolio
• Collect, organize, and maintain student and program documents
• Update the database and spreadsheets weekly; maintain records
• Provide mid-year and end-of-year progress reports
• Coordinate with the College Success Team for college transition services
• Submit weekly timesheets and program reports
• Attend required programmatic and community service events

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Strong computer skills

Job description

College Possible Minnesota invites applications for an AmeriCorps Access Coach to support high school juniors and seniors in pursuing college opportunities. The role is in-person, based at local high schools, and requires a Monday–Friday schedule with 40–45 hours per week starting October 2026 and ending August 2027.

You will teach college preparatory classes, provide one-on-one coaching, recruit students, and coordinate with the College Success Team to ensure smooth college transitions.