AmeriCorps University Leader MINNESOTA

AmeriCorps University Leader MINNESOTA

Employment Status/hours: In-Person; Part-time; Monday - Friday (during traditional school hours)

Start Date: August 2026

End Date: May 2027

Compensation

• Living Stipend $$251.40/biweekly **
• Segal Education Award valued at $1565.08 **

** amount represents the 2025-2026 service year and may be subject to change.

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. Thats 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.

College Possible is a proud AmeriCorps program. AmeriCorps is a federal agency that brings people together to tackle the countrys most pressing challenges through national service. Our AmeriCorps members commit to a year of service as a College Possible coach in communities throughout the country.

Our Impact

80% of College Possible students are admitted to college

86% of College Possible students enroll in college

93000 students served nationwide since 2000 University Leaders

Our University Leader

The University Leader Program exists to help College Possible students earn degrees by strengthening their campus connections through a supportive peer network. University Leaders are responsible for fostering a greater sense of College Possible community at their institutions. We are seeking current CP students who hope to create a social network of College Possible students on their college campuses and mutually empower one another to thrive though hosting College Possible events social outings and sharing thoughtful feedback to the University Leaders Coordinator. Through this service year opportunity our University Leaders develop leadership skills participate in professional development workshops engage in public speaking and much more.

What Youll Do

The University Leaders service positions focus on building community connectedness and being available for current College Possible students as peer support. University Leaders will develop relationships of support with on-campus Advising Specialists and our off-campus AmeriCorps recruiter to include:

• Staffing College Possible community space on a consistent cadence
• Support with AmeriCorps recruitment efforts on college campus
• Collaborate with College Possible in planning & hosting community events for students on campus
• Engage with other College Possible students & track student engagement
• Create relevant social media content using common platforms such as Instagram and Groupme
• Support with University Leaders program initiatives such as recruitment training and feedback
• Opportunity to be a part of College Possible events such as student panels campus visits LAUNCH and additional events as they arise

Qualifications

• You are a U.S. citizen; AmeriCorps members are required to be U.S. citizens nationals or lawful permanent residents
• Must be a College Possible program participant attending University of Minnesota- Twin Cities University of Saint Thomas Augsburg University St Catherine University or Hamline University
• Must be currently enrolled and plan to be enrolled through spring 2027
• Must be in good academic standing (i.e. not on probation)
• You must clear a National Service Criminal History Check and all other security and requirement 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 Paid School Breaks & Holidays
• 1 week Pre-Service Training
• Consistent access to Professional & Leadership Development Trainings
• 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 Educations Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Access to Schools of National Service Network for Additional Education Benefits
• Access of AmeriCorps Alumni & Employers of National Service Network

College Possible is committed to ensuring that all individuals have equal access to opportunities within our organization. We recognize that individuals with disabilities may need reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions and to fully participate in our recruitment interview and onboarding processes.

Reasonable accommodations are available during the application process and service term. If you require any accommodation please contact us at or reach out directly to your recruiter. All requests for accommodations are handled confidentially and assessed on an individual basis. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure an accessible environment for all.

This program is available to all without discrimination on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation pregnancy religion age national origin genetic information disability military status familial status political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law.

* Position placement and enrollment is contingent upon final notification of funding by the Corporation for National and Community Service