FAFSA Peer Coach - 26/27 SY

Sunnyside Unified School District; United States; On-site; USD 500 - 1,000; Part time

Job summary

Sunnyside Unified School District is seeking a FAFSA Peer Coach to promote FAFSA completion and foster a college-going culture among high school students. You will work under the FAFSA Peer Coach Advisor to support awareness, attend training, and participate in school and district campaigns.

The role targets a 12th grade student who is enthusiastic about college access and capable of presenting to peers and parents.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a 12th grade student at a participating HS for the full academic year.
• Demonstrate interest in going to college and FAFSA completion.
• Strong communication skills with a willingness to give presentations and speak to a wide range of students and parents about FAFSA.
• Willingness to commit to the entire year

Responsibilities

• Attend FAFSA Peer Coach Training.
• Organize, promote and participate in FAFSA College Application campaign events at their school and/or district.
• Promote FAFSA completion and a college-going culture through presentations to students and via social media.
• Submit an end of year Program Survey to ABOR

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Event planning

Education

12th grade student

Job description

DEFINITION:

The FAFSA Peer Coach works under the direction of the FAFSA Peer Coach Advisor to bring FAFSA awareness and support to increase FAFSA completion and create a college-going community at the high school level.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class).

TASKS:

The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

• Attend FAFSA Peer Coach Training


• Organize, promote and participate in FAFSA College Application campaign events at their school and/or district.


• Promote FAFSA completion and a college- going culture through presentations to students and via social media.


• Submit an end of year Program Survey to ABOR

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be enrolled as a 12th grade student at a participating HS for the full academic year.


• Demonstrate interest in going to college and actively engaged in FAFSA completion.


• Strong communication skills with a willingness to give presentations and speak to a wide range of students and parents about FAFSA.


• Willingness to commit to the entire year

Term of Employment: Project work/Not benefits eligible

Payment:

• Completion of Semester 1 milestones - $500


• Completion of Semester 2 milestones - $500

Additional Information:

(SUSD Students only)