KY College Coach (AmeriCorps) — Empower Students

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Cold Spring (KY); On-site; USD 18,900 - 23,100; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an AmeriCorps Kentucky College Coach to assist high school students with selecting, applying to, and being accepted to a college or career of their choice. You will host school-wide activities and mentor core students from grades 9–12 under a site supervisor.

The role runs Sept 1, 2026 to June 31, 2027 (10 months). The living allowance is $1,810 per month, with benefits including healthcare assistance, a $5,176.50 education award per term,

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and mentoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Helping students in career planning
• Helping students with time and organizational skills
• Recruiting volunteers within the community to assist with career awareness
• Assisting with classroom instruction by embedding college planning materials among core content
• Mentoring students about high school course selection and placement testing scores which can lead to successful college admission

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Mentoring experience

Education

Associate’s degree

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an AmeriCorps Kentucky College Coach to assist high school students with selecting, applying to, and being accepted to a college or career of their choice. You will host school-wide activities and mentor core students from grades 9–12 under a site supervisor.

The role runs Sept 1, 2026 to June 31, 2027 (10 months). The living allowance is $1,810 per month, with benefits including healthcare assistance, a $5,176.50 education award per term,