As a team lead, you will be responsible for supporting the creation, implementation and evaluation of TSA outreach programming.
Service Activities
Recruiting and training Scholarship Academy ambassadors and volunteers to assist with providing core curriculum modules and serving as scholarship mentors; Communicating with partner organizations, vendors, and sponsors; Coordinating TSA courses at partner site, collecting data and reporting outcomes to share with partner organizations and stakeholders; Maintaining student portfolios and online student profiles; Coordinate whole school supports such as boot camps, scholarship lunches, and scholarship bus visits; Assist with coordination of TSA Signature Events such as The Scholarship Fair and Financial Aid Simulation Day; Training students and identified school staff on how to use the Virtual Scholarship Center; Scheduling of state-wide TSA school and community activities and events; Train and support TSA staff and volunteers on TSA program implementation;Being able to take the lead in projects and lead brain-storming sessions along with collaborating with other AmeriCorps members.
Community Need Addressed
financial security, reducing debt-to-income ratio for students after completing their post-secondary education through private aid.
Position Outcomes
-increased understanding around financial aid processes and terms
-increased self-efficacy around the financial aid process
-increase eligibility for scholarship awards via academic, community and leadership initiatives
-increase scholarship submissions/scholarship awards
Benefits
Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Training
Education Benefits
Credential or Certification
CPR certification
Skills you will gain
time management, public speaking, research (pertaining to financial aid), networking, facilitation, data tracking/evaluation
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