College Prep Fellow: 9–12 Guidance & FAFSA Support

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Education award

Living Allowance

Stipend

Training

Job summary

AmeriCorps Breakthrough Atlanta offers a School Year Fellow position to guide 9th–12th grade scholars through college exploration and applications. You will co-advise students and train families on essential college readiness milestones, including pre-college programs, FAFSA completion, and scholarship opportunities.

You will help run in-person project-based learning sessions, college tours, and summer programming, recruit volunteers, and contribute to evaluating program impact in Georgia.

Qualifications

• Experience in college readiness activities and advising students.
• Ability to recruit and manage volunteers.
• Knowledge of FAFSA and scholarship processes.

Responsibilities

• Co-advise 9th–12th grade scholars through the college exploration and applications.
• Train students and families on essential college readiness milestones.
• Support college prep events, tours, and summer programs.
• Collect and monitor data on program effectiveness and participation.
• Develop social media content and communication strategies.
• Research college admissions trends and scholarships.

Skills

Communications

Conflict Resolution

Education

First Aid

Public Speaking

Writing/Editing

Youth Development

General Skills

Team Work

Education

Some college

Job description

AmeriCorps Breakthrough Atlanta offers a School Year Fellow position to guide 9th–12th grade scholars through college exploration and applications. You will co-advise students and train families on essential college readiness milestones, including pre-college programs, FAFSA completion, and scholarship opportunities.

You will help run in-person project-based learning sessions, college tours, and summer programming, recruit volunteers, and contribute to evaluating program impact in Georgia.