Description
The Post-Secondary Access Coordinator will start in August 2019 at a site in either Portland, Woodburn, Salem or Ashland and serve for a 10.5 month period. They will receive a taxed living allowance of $14,000 that will be disbursed equally over the term-of-service. Upon successful completion of the program, the AmeriCorps member will receive either an education award of $6,090 that they can toward financing their education either proactively or retroactively.
Summary of Position:
The Post-Secondary Access Program Coordinator will serve at either Portland Community College Cascade Campus (Portland), Boys & Girls Club of Salem, Marion & Polk Counties (Salem), Chemeketa Community College, Woodburn Campus (Woodburn), Willamette University (Salem) or Southern Oregon University (Ashland). The primary functions will be to maintain and track student engagement for the various youth coaching programs and to recruit and train coaches in critical mentorship and match them with youth. This individual will also recruit volunteers for National Days of Service.
Responsibilities and Related Tasks:
● Assist in cultivating school/community partnerships
● Assist in cultivating school/community partnerships
● Recruit, select, and train and retain community and college coaches for K12 youth whose identities have been historically marginalized and minoritized
● Build a programmatic infrastructure around post-secondary access programming best practices using the equity framework of critical mentorship
● Recruit volunteers for National Days of Service and other community service events
● Administer program assessment
● Promote program impacts to internal and external stakeholders
● Participate in College Access Corps trainings, including orientation, mid-year training, graduation, regional cohort meetings and others as available
● Adhere to organization’s equity position
● Engage in personal and group reflection
● Other program related duties as assigned
Campus Compact of Oregon AmeriCorps Member Responsibilities:
● Attend all Campus Compact of Oregon required trainings and events
● Complete and submit all Campus Compact of Oregon required progress reports, timesheets, and other paperwork
● Read "Critical Mentoring: A Practical Guide" by Torie Weiston-Serdan (will be provided through program)
• Engage in personal reflection regularly, specifically related to intercultural interactions
The Post-Secondary Access Coordinator will start in August 2019 at a site in either Portland, Woodburn, Salem or Ashland and serve for a 10.5 month period. They will receive a taxed living allowance of $14,000 that will be disbursed equally over the term-of-service. Upon successful completion of the program, the AmeriCorps member will receive either an education award of $6,090 that they can toward financing their education either proactively or retroactively.
Summary of Position:
The Post-Secondary Access Program Coordinator will serve at either Portland Community College Cascade Campus (Portland), Boys & Girls Club of Salem, Marion & Polk Counties (Salem), Chemeketa Community College, Woodburn Campus (Woodburn), Willamette University (Salem) or Southern Oregon University (Ashland). The primary functions will be to maintain and track student engagement for the various youth coaching programs and to recruit and train coaches in critical mentorship and match them with youth. This individual will also recruit volunteers for National Days of Service.
Responsibilities and Related Tasks:
● Assist in cultivating school/community partnerships
● Assist in cultivating school/community partnerships
● Recruit, select, and train and retain community and college coaches for K12 youth whose identities have been historically marginalized and minoritized
● Build a programmatic infrastructure around post-secondary access programming best practices using the equity framework of critical mentorship
● Recruit volunteers for National Days of Service and other community service events
● Administer program assessment
● Promote program impacts to internal and external stakeholders
● Participate in College Access Corps trainings, including orientation, mid-year training, graduation, regional cohort meetings and others as available
● Adhere to organization’s equity position
● Engage in personal and group reflection
● Other program related duties as assigned
Campus Compact of Oregon AmeriCorps Member Responsibilities:
● Attend all Campus Compact of Oregon required trainings and events
● Complete and submit all Campus Compact of Oregon required progress reports, timesheets, and other paperwork
● Read "Critical Mentoring: A Practical Guide" by Torie Weiston-Serdan (will be provided through program)
• Engage in personal reflection regularly, specifically related to intercultural interactions
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Living Allowance
$1333
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$1333 monthly
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Housing, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance
Additional Benefits
● Access to $150 professional development fund
● Other benefits determined by and specific to host site
Education Requirements
Associates Degree (AA)
Desired Certifications or Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
● Be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States
● Be 21 or older
● Have an associate’s degree (AA)
● Agree to a National Service Criminal History Check and not have a sexual offense or murder conviction (other offenses may also prohibit participation, but will be determined on a case by case basis)
● Commit to serving 1700 hours (no more than 20% of aggregate time can be spent on training/professional development and no more than 10% on fundraising)
● Ability to work well with people of diverse backgrounds
● Strong organization, problem-solving and written and oral communication skills
● Basic office computer skills, including word processing
● Program management (marketing, event planning, training, volunteer management) experience
● Strong initiative, self-starter, and enthusiasm for helping others succeed
● Committed to promoting educational equity and inclusion
Site Qualifications:
● Must have a valid driver’s license; willing to use site-owned vehicle for service related travel
● A passion for POIC + RAHS mission and serving at-risk youth and young adults
● Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
● Excellent organizational, time management, and reporting skills to manage multiple projects, set priorities, collaborate with team members, and meet deadlines
● Experience in tracking program information
● Responsible and professional conduct that serves as a role model to all participants
Preferred Qualifications:
● Demonstrate a commitment & willingness to engage in conversations about racial justice, equity, and racism
● Ability to creatively problem solve
● Experience working directly with teens who face multiple barriers to education
● Bachelor’s degree or higher
College Access Corps Member Benefits:
● Pre-tax living allowance of $14,000 (distributed over 10.5 months)
● Loan forbearance and interest accrual reimbursement on qualifying loans
● Basic health care plan (if not eligible for Oregon Health Plan)
● Education Award of $6,090 upon successful completion of the program
● Childcare assistance for qualifying members
● Members will be given a mid-year and end of year member evaluation from their program supervisor
● Networking, training, and professional development opportunities
● A chance to make a difference in your community and schools!
Desired Languages
English, Spanish
Other Conditions
Car recommended
Subject to criminal background check