Starting August 2025 - AmeriCorps College Success Coach – St. Cloud State University

College Possible; Minnesota; On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to empowering students on their path to higher education! As a College Success Coach, you will provide essential support and guidance to undergraduate students, helping them navigate challenges and achieve their academic goals. This full-time, in-person role offers a unique opportunity to develop your leadership skills while making a meaningful impact in the lives of students. With a focus on personalized coaching and collaboration with university staff, you will play a vital role in fostering college success and access. If you are passionate about education and committed to student success, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

3 weeks of gifted holidays

Up to 5 personal days

3 weeks onboarding and training

Professional & leadership development training

Employee Assistance Program access

Company-provided technology

Company-provided gear & apparel

Access to alumni network

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident required.
• Bachelor's degree obtained in the last five years.

Responsibilities

• Coach and support undergraduate students on their college journey.
• Assist with course registration and financial aid processes.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Problem Solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Database Management

Job description

AmeriCorps College Success Coach

at St. Cloud State University

Location: St. Cloud, Minnesota

Time Period: One year position, renewable for a second year, August 11, 2025 - July 31, 2026

Employment Status: In-person; Full-Time; Monday-Friday during traditional school hours

Compensation:

• Living Allowance of $23,000; paid in bi-weekly installments
• Segal Education Award valued at $7,395, after successfully completing your service term
• 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• Provide extended support and create personalized action plans for students in "red flag" situations, including loss of financial aid, family crises, academic warning, etc.
• Network and collaborate with university staff within academic advising, financial aid, and student support offices
• 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
• Submit weekly timesheets, periodic reports (i.e., monthly reports, self-evaluations, and supervisor evaluations), and other service-related documentation as required
• Attend required training, programmatic and community service events

Qualifications

• You are a U.S. citizen; AmeriCorps members are required to be U.S. citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents
• You have obtained a bachelor's degree in past five years and do not exceed the age of 32 by August 2025
• You have not served more than two full-time AmeriCorps State and National terms
• 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

• 3 weeks of gifted holidays
• Up to 5 personal days
• 3 weeks onboarding and training
• Consistent professional & leadership development training
• Employee Assistance Program access, with mental, physical, & financial wellness benefits
• Company-provided technology
• Company-provided gear & apparel
• Access to College Possible alumni network

AmeriCorps Eligible Benefits

• Student loan deferment and interest forbearance
• Child care benefits program
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits
• Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Access to Schools of National Service Network for additional education benefits
• Access to AmeriCorps alumni & Employers of National Service networks

Position and enrollment is contingent upon final notification of funding by AmeriCorps.