High School Program Coordinator

High School Program Coordinator
College Possible Minnesota

About College Possible

As one of the largest and most successful college access and success programs in the country, since 2000 College Possible has helped more than 80,000 students from under-represented communities get into and through college through an intensive curriculum of coaching and support. Its pioneering model matches students with a near-peer coach and an evidence-based curriculum designed to help students overcome the most common barriers to getting into college and completing their degree - all at no cost to students or their families. Nationwide, College Possible students are three times more likely to earn a bachelor's degree within six years than their peers from similar backgrounds.

College Possible is a proud AmeriCorps program. AmeriCorps is a federal agency that brings people together to tackle the country's 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. Many coaches represent the identities of the students they serve, and each brings a commitment to social justice and closing the college equity divide.

Our near-peer coaching model has earned national recognition: the inaugural Evergreen National Education Award recognized our leadership in increasing access to and success in college for students from low-income backgrounds. It also earns top-of-field results: a Harvard study found that the program more than doubles a student's chance of enrolling in a four-year college, and our students are four times more likely to become college graduates than their low-income peers. College Possible has an annual operating budget of $33 million, more than 200 full-time employees and more than 300 AmeriCorps and VISTA service members. During the 2021-2022 school year, we reached an estimated 24,000 students nationwide. During the 2021-2022 school year, we reached an estimated 24,000 students nationwide.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

College Possible is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks to build a diverse workforce to create impact in partnership with the communities we serve. We welcome a diverse pool of qualified applicants. For each of its positions, College Possible is mindful about what best serves our students, and seeks to hire staff with relevant experience, skills and aptitude, and a commitment to the power of education. To learn more, read our Diversity and Inclusion Plan.

Headquartered in Saint Paul, MN, College Possible operates: regional sites in Chicago, IL; Milwaukee, WI; Omaha, NE; Philadelphia, PA; Portland, OR; and Seattle, WA; College Forward in Austin, TX; and Catalyze partnerships in California, Iowa, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, and Tennessee. Learn more at CollegePossible.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer

College Possible is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals and conduct all possible activities in fully accessible settings.

Your Role as High School Program Coordinator

We are seeking a dynamic, high-energy leader to join our successful, growing organization as a part of our program leadership team. The Program Coordinator helps coordinate College Possible programs and partnerships by supervising, training, and supporting 6-8 AmeriCorps service members.

• Supervise, Train and Support Service Corps Members: Duties include providing daily support, guidance, and oversight to Service Corps Members to ensure excellence in service and programming. Troubleshooting issues as they arise, evaluating performance, gathering feedback, and working in partnership with other staff to ensure the highest quality of service to students, school sites, and AmeriCorps Members. Additionally, the incumbent will coordinate, prepare for, and lead high quality trainings and weekly meetings for Service Corps Members and support Corps Member morale and productivity.

• Ensure Program Quality and Curriculum Fidelity: Oversee the implementation of curriculum by high school coaches to ensure fidelity to our program model. Evaluate lesson plan delivery and support Service Corps members in growing as lesson planners and instructors. Ensure that needed resources are in place to support execution of the program. Ensure that AmeriCorps members implement activities outside of classroom and coaching experiences. Help coordinate those events as assigned.
• Develop and Maintain High School Relationships: Work to build and maintain successful relationships with assigned high schools by coordinating service delivery and maintaining communication with key contacts at each school. Meet with school administrators, counselors, and key contacts throughout the year to ensure program quality and successful partnership. Distribute quarterly program updates, attend school outreach events as needed, and maintain communication as the organization's lead ambassador to assigned high schools.

• Evaluate, Track and Report on Progress: Support the College Possible site's access team in tracking, evaluation and reporting of College Possible outcomes as related to our access programming goals. Maintain accurate data and programming records.

• Provide Overall Program Support and Oversight: Work with a program team to help guide and develop AmeriCorps staff, including member recruitment, training and program reporting. Help ensure that AmeriCorps guidelines are followed. Coordinate with the Program Manager and the Director in tracking, evaluating, and reporting on overall organizational progress. Work with program team to help recruit and select students and staff for the coming program year.

• Other duties as assigned

What You Bring

Education/Certifications/Licenses:

• Bachelor's degree and at least one year of full-time work experience required.

Related Work Experience:

• At least one year of full-time work experience required.
• Teaching and/or college admissions experience desired.
• Supervisory experience strongly preferred, but not required.
• Experience with AmeriCorps, VISTA, or other service programs preferred.
• Familiarity with college admissions process, including application process and financial aid strongly preferred.

Computer/Software Skills:

• Strong computer skills, including demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Products.

Other Skills, Abilities and Requirements:

• Significant commitment to the mission of helping low-income students earn admission into college.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across diverse audiences.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines.
• Flexibility to work in multiple locations.
• Demonstrated ability to use collect and analyze data.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds when needed
• Office environment with limited travel
• Ability to stand and/or sit for a minimum of 7 hours a day

What We Offer

In addition to joining a committed, diverse, values-based organization, we offer:

• An opportunity for you to have a tremendous impact both internally and in the broader country
• a competitive salary commensurate with experience starting at $43,680
• excellent benefits including complete health, dental, life, short-term and long-term insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Encouraged sustainability through a generous paid time off program
• Personalized professional development and growth opportunities

To Join Our Growing College Possible Team

Please apply at: www.CollegePossible.org/careers Include a resume and cover letter.