The AmeriCorps member will serve as a College Coach to help support retention, persistence, and student success work within the Vice Provost for Student Success Office (VPSS). Working with the VPSS, Associate Vice Provost, and the Dean of Students, the AmeriCorps member will support the following initiatives: New Student Enrollment process, Parent and Family Association and Council, Student Success and Retention Task Force, Career Readiness, and Faculty Fellow Program.
Service Activities
As an AmeriCorps College Coach, you will work with the Admissions Office to connect with and guide prospective students through the new student orientation process from admittance to course registration. You will also help establish the Fall 2024 Parent and Family Council, create and establish the homecoming parent reception, and create and plan the parent reception for the summer 2025 student move-in. You will curate content for the Parent and Family Portal through resources such as news updates, blogs, and support any upcoming events. You will assist the Faculty Fellow program in updating the student demographic campaign. You will also support Experiential Learning and Student Success to promote career readiness and support the Carnegie Community Engagement Task Force. You will also analyze and create tools for student admissions and registrations systems.
Community Need Addressed
Low enrollment, retention, and graduation rates at the University of Montana.
Position Outcomes
Improve retention, persistence, and student success for students at the University of Montana.
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Living allowance, Non-competitive eligibility (federal jobs), Relocation allowance (if applicable), Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
As an AmeriCorps College Coach, you will receive 10 Days of Personal Leave; 10 Days of Sick/Medical Leave; Professional development and training opportunities; Eligible for hiring preference with Employers of National Service; Access to My Life Expert member assistance program.
Skills you will gain
Academic Mentoring
Career Exploration & Coaching
Communications
Curriculum Development
DEI Skills
Event Planning
Food Sovereignty
Indigenous Community Outreach
Intercultural Relations
Leadership
Marketing
Nonprofit Administration
Partnership Development
Partnership Management
Program Development
Post-Secondary Education
Public Speaking
Secondary Education Experience
Rural Community Outreach
STEM Education
Teamwork
Time Management
Volunteer Management
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Lead group discussion, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner, Turn taking, Write cleary and effectively
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Improvise, Provide relevant expertise, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Derive consensus, Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Stay positive and outcome oriented, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Anticipate the consequences of decisions, Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them, Quickly respond with a back-up plan if a decision goes amiss
Tools
Carefully consider which tools or technological solutions are appropriate for a given job, Consistently choose the best tool or technological solution for the problem at hand, Operate tools and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures, safety standards, and ethical guidelines, Seek opportunities to improve knowledge of tools and technologies that may assist in streamlining work and improving productivity
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create environment of contribution, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Drive decision making, Effectively delegate tasks, Facilitate group planning, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Evaluate customer or client satisfaction, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Provide personalized, prompt, and efficient service to meet the requirements, requests and needs of customers, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment