We need a graduate who can commit to a year in the Marquette area to help us mentor high school students in their transition to college. The position is through AmeriCorps and it gives you great access to local schools. A $12,100 living allowance and a $5,500 Education Award are the monetary values. Helping high school gain access to post-secondary is the greater reward. Contact [email protected] by October 2, 2013 if interested. Full description is here: Summary: Campus AmeriCorps members with the Mentoring to Access Corps (MAC) will act as mentors/coaches to 50 high school youth in grades 9-12 to consider, plan for, and prepare for postsecondary education. A MAC AmeriCorps member will commit to 1700 hours (approximately 35-40 hours per week) over a year of service. Successful candidates will be passionate about creating equitable opportunities and addressing barriers for all youth to attend college. Responsibilities and Activities: 1.Provide direct service to a minimum of 50 high school students and interact with families in partner high school(s)/community organization serving 9-12th grade youth to provide relevant information about postsecondary education opportunities and the college admission and financial aid processes -Encourage students to consider a broad range of postsecondary choices -Educate students on college admissions and financial aid application processes and when appropriate, help students and families complete these processes -Develop comprehensive timelines with students, including application deadlines for admissions and financial aid -Provide information regarding high school course selection, life skills, test taking skills, and basic financial planning to help ensure students are college-ready 2.Organize at least three pre-college programming activities that encourage high school students and their families to consider, plan for, and apply to college -Visit classrooms, assemblies, and club meetings to offer services and emphasize the necessity of postsecondary education -Host regular workshops and events for students to discuss topics relevant to college preparation (e.g. College Application Week, College Goal Sunday, financial aid information sessions) 3.Recruit, train, and support 10 college students as College Positive Volunteers (CPVs) to assist with college positive activities as well as a college visit organized by the member for the 50 youth to be served -Conduct outreach to recruit college students as CPVs -Facilitate CPV training sessions to prepare college students to serve youth in a college positive mindset -Communicate with CPVs to obtain data necessary for program evaluation -Support CPVs with additional training, as needed 4.Plan a minimum of one campus visit to expose high school students to various postsecondary education options; campus visit should include assistance of a minimum of 10 CPVs 5.Plan and implement at least one community service project involving high school students in service, with emphasis on projects during national days of service (e.g. Global Youth Service Day, MLK Day of Service, National AmeriCorps Week) 6.Establish productive working relationships across campus (e.g. admissions, financial aid, academic departments) and with high school principals, counselors, teachers, and other community-based college access professionals -As opportunities present themselves, partner with local community groups—particularly local college access networks (LCANs)—to provide college access services and resources to students -Assess particular assets and needs of partner school(s)/organization and adapt programs and activities to fill gaps, reinforce existing activities, and avoid duplication 7.Provide college access resources and information to mentoring MAC AmeriCorps members Supervisors: Campus Supervisor Mentoring to Access Corps AmeriCorps Program Manager Required Qualifications: -Some college experience, Bachelor’s degree preferred -Prior experience serving youth and volunteers -Excellent oral and written communication skills -Possession of valid driver’s license -Possession of documentation of citizenship or lawful permanent resident alien status of the United States -Willingness to submit to a comprehensive criminal history check, including an FBI fingerprint check Benefits: -An annual living allowance of $12,100 (pre-tax); -Standard AmeriCorps member health care coverage; -Income-eligible childcare assistance; -Ongoing professional development and networking opportunities; -Participation in a statewide project dedicated to building the future of Michigan’s youth; -Education Award of $5,550 to pay for college, graduate school, or to pay back qualified student loans (pending completion of a minimum 1700 hours of service over a 12 month period); -Forbearance on qualified student loans. To Apply: Please contact Dr. Joe Lubig via email at [email protected].
Posted on: Mon, 23 Sep 2013 22:00:49 +0000
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