Student Success Coach - Americorps

Service Opportunity Starts August 2024

Position Description

We are looking for a passionate, service-driven individual to join the Partnership 4 Kids team as an AmeriCorps Service Member.

Partnership 4 Kids (P4K) offers Omaha youth a solid foundation for lifelong success, stewarding them through critical academic transitions and preparing them to successfully achieve higher education and financial stability. It is our mission to engage and inspire students from preschool to graduation, guiding them to success with individualized support, career exploration, and scholarships. Partnership 4 Kids maintains satellite offices on both the Metropolitan Community College and University of Nebraska Omaha campuses. These satellite offices place service members in the heart of Omaha where they can work closely with their students.

P4K is hiring for a Student Success Coach - AmeriCorps Member. This AmeriCorps Service Member will complete an 11-month assignment with a biweekly living allowance valued at $1,252.00. The position will provide career advising and retention support to P4K students to increase academic program persistence, graduation rates, and career readiness. The position will help youth achieve academic success through case management and program supports. AmeriCorps members are eligible to receive an education award valued at $6,950.00 upon completion of their term of service.

Founded in 1994, AmeriCorps is a national service program, designed to address critical community needs such as increasing academic achievement, mentoring youth, fighting poverty, and more. A perfect launchpad for your career, this opportunity prepares members for a life of service in the public, private, or nonprofit sector.

Benefits

• Biweekly Living Allowance of $1,252.00
• Free Healthcare Coverage
• Tuition reimbursement of $6950 for completion of 11-month service term
• Employee Assistance Program (includes Medical Advocacy, Financial and Legal Assistance (30-minute consultations), Life Coaching, Personal Concierge for Everyday Needs, Work/Life Resources & Referrals, Unlimited telephonic counseling services)
• Free parking downtown / college campuses
• Loan deferment and Interest forbearance while serving on student loans
• 60+ hours of professional development
• Ability to work on an agency committee
• Additional AmeriCorps alumni scholarships to local and out of state colleges
• Relocation and Settling-In Allowances (if eligible)
• Childcare Assistance (if eligible)

End of Service Benefits

• Education Award valued at $6,950.00 to be used for past or future college tuition and loans
• Federal Non-Competitive Eligibility
• Resume and cover letter support for future job placement and career opportunities
• Permanent employment opportunity maybe available upon assignment completion

Responsibilities

• Provide case management and interventions to promote Student Success
• Coordinate college and career experiences
• Plan and implement curriculum workshops and programming activities
• Connect students to scholarships, tutoring, financial aid, and resources to support educational attainment
• Assist with student transportation and connection with community resources as needed

Position Requirements

• Work or volunteer experience with youth populations
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Proven ability to build positive relationships with diverse populations
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills

Eligibility Requirements

• At least two years of college credits or the equivalent of an Associate’s degree
• High school diploma
• Hold one of the following citizenship or legal residency statuses: US citizen, US National, Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e., Green Card status), and persons legally residing within a state.