Description
ScholarCorps AmeriCorps member will provide direct support to first- and second 21st Century Scholars students enrolled at Indiana University South Bend. The ScholarsCorps AmeriCorps member’s service activities and related tasks will include:
• Increase student retention and success by providing on-campus programming and direct support to first and second year 21st Century Scholars
• Track and monitor the academic performance of Scholars (mid-term and end of semester) and refer at-risk Scholars to on-campus tutoring, advising and academic support services
• Connect Scholars with ongoing job-and career-related exploration resources, including career interest inventories, assessments, career services, job-shadowing and internships through EARN Indiana
• Enhance the overall collegiate experience for first and second year 21st Century Scholars by providing meaningful networking and social opportunities, leadership development programing and civic engagement activities
• Monitor and support Scholar progress toward meeting scholarship eligibility requirements (e.g., 30 credit hour completion, state FAFSA filing deadline, Satisfactory Academic Progress, etc.)
• Lead and coordinate campus-based Scholar Ambassador and Alumni Network initiatives
• Plan and organize a minimum of two (2) all-Scholar volunteer service projects (e.g., Make a Difference Day, MLK Day of Service, Earth Day, etc.)
• Assist in data collection related to volunteer mobilization and Scholar participation for semi-annual progress reports
• Participate in ScholarCorps Member trainings, orientation and professional development opportunities (e.g., statewide conferences, trainings, events, etc.)
ScholarCorps AmeriCorps member will provide direct support to first- and second 21st Century Scholars students enrolled at Indiana University South Bend. The ScholarsCorps AmeriCorps member’s service activities and related tasks will include:
• Increase student retention and success by providing on-campus programming and direct support to first and second year 21st Century Scholars
• Track and monitor the academic performance of Scholars (mid-term and end of semester) and refer at-risk Scholars to on-campus tutoring, advising and academic support services
• Connect Scholars with ongoing job-and career-related exploration resources, including career interest inventories, assessments, career services, job-shadowing and internships through EARN Indiana
• Enhance the overall collegiate experience for first and second year 21st Century Scholars by providing meaningful networking and social opportunities, leadership development programing and civic engagement activities
• Monitor and support Scholar progress toward meeting scholarship eligibility requirements (e.g., 30 credit hour completion, state FAFSA filing deadline, Satisfactory Academic Progress, etc.)
• Lead and coordinate campus-based Scholar Ambassador and Alumni Network initiatives
• Plan and organize a minimum of two (2) all-Scholar volunteer service projects (e.g., Make a Difference Day, MLK Day of Service, Earth Day, etc.)
• Assist in data collection related to volunteer mobilization and Scholar participation for semi-annual progress reports
• Participate in ScholarCorps Member trainings, orientation and professional development opportunities (e.g., statewide conferences, trainings, events, etc.)
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Living Allowance
$1458
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$1458 monthly
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance, Training
Education Benefits
College Degree
Education Requirements
Associates Degree (AA)
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Prohibits paid work outside of the sponsoring agency at any time
Subject to criminal background check