FY- AmeriCorps Returner or Lead Coach - TX

College Possible Texas seeks Ameri Corps Texas members to serve as Ameri Corps Lead College Access/Success Coaches at our Austin site from August 2026 – June 2027
. The applicant must possess a sincere interest in empowering youth and a passion for higher education. Applicants should also possess the ability to carefully and strategically plan individual work goals in order to meet organizational objectives in a timely manner; ability to closely monitor progress towards these goals and take appropriate remedial action when necessary. Successful applicants are leaders with strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Members must serve a minimum of 1200 hours of service (an average of 32 hours/week) and complete their full contractual term of 10 months in order to qualify for the Eli Segal Ameri Corps Education Award.

• a bi-weekly living stipend of $1120 (pre-tax)
• an Eli Segal Education Award $5,176.50
• free medical and low-cost dental and vision insurance
• the opportunity to forbear qualified student loans during service

NOTE:

Mandatory Ameri Corps training for this position will start in August 2026 for pre-service orientation unless otherwise specified. This position will have recurring access to vulnerable populations. Members must wear the Ameri Corps logo, visibly, daily.

In the event of a local, state, or federal disaster declaration, Ameri Corps members may be asked on a volunteer basis or be required by One Star to activate to assist in disaster response and recovery activities within their communities. This may involve virtual service opportunities or in-person service opportunities. This may include service opportunities outside of the member's standard service hours or in place of their standard service duties.

In the event of a large-scale, high needs local, state, or federal disaster, Ameri Corps members may voluntarily or be required by One Star to deploy to an area outside of their service area to assist in disaster response and recovery activities.

• Mentor up to 40 students in college preparatory topics through group and one on one meetings at local high school campus(es)
• Ensure that students consistently receive the highest quality of services, that school partner needs are met, and that each student makes satisfactory progress toward program goals
• Gain and maintain knowledge of all students’ interests, needs, and backgrounds
• Perform follow-up parent/student phone calls and/or home visits as required
• Collect, organize, and maintain student and program documents
• Plan and organize student recruitment process for any schools partnered with College Possible Texas
• Update the database and spreadsheet files on a weekly basis; maintain student records and statistics
• Provide mid-year and end-of-year progress reports for all students
• Conduct research and understand higher education norms and trend for the state of Texas as necessary pertaining to students’ college and financial aid needs and interests
• Grade and provide feedback on classroom assignments, including ACT/SAT diagnostic tests
• Chaperone students on events such as college visits and the Summer Tour of Colleges
• Coordinate with the College Success Team to provide college transition services to graduating high school seniors
• Submit weekly timesheets, periodic reports (i.e. monthly reports, self-evaluations, and supervisor evaluations), and other service-related documentation as required
• Attend required programmatic and community service events; and maintain on-campus visibility and presence

• Serve on project teams on the following subjects, including but not limited to: program events, student communications, financial aid and literacy, Ameri Corps member recruitment, parent services, curriculum revision, and community service activities
• Adhere to program and organizational calendars for on-time task assignment and completion
• Coordinate with the supervisor to order, maintain, and inventory program supplies.
• Maintain excellent working relationships with supervisors, fellow Ameri Corps members, school district and college personnel, students…