College Program Coordinator College Possible - Portland - College Possible Leadership Team

College Program Coordinator
College Possible - Portland

About College Possible

As one of the largest and most successful college access and success organizations in the country, since 2000 College Possible has empowered more than 85,700 students on their path to earning a college degree. Its pioneering model matches eligible students with a near-peer coach and an evidence-based curriculum designed to help them overcome the most common barriers to getting into college and completing their degree - all at no cost to students or their families. Compared with their peers from similar backgrounds, College Possible students are 30% more likely to enroll in college the year after high school graduation, and three times more likely to earn a bachelor's degree.

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 College Possible coaches in communities throughout the country. Many 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 ~$33.5 million, more than 190 full-time employees and more than 245 AmeriCorps and VISTA service members. During the 2021-2022 school year, we reached an estimated 25,700 students nationwide.

Headquartered in Saint Paul, MN, College Possible operates regional sites in Austin, TX; Chicago, IL; Milwaukee, WI; Omaha, NE; Philadelphia, PA; Portland, OR; Saint Paul, MN; and Seattle, WA; as well as Catalyze partnerships in California, Iowa, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Tennessee and Texas.

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.

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. Alternative application formats are available upon request by contacting hr@collegepossible.org.

What You Bring

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•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 projects, student support, and curriculum by Corps Members to ensure fidelity to our program model. Support Service Corps Members in growing as mentors, collaborative team members, and project managers. 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 College Relationships: Work to build and maintain successful relationships with colleges by maintaining communication with key contacts at each school and coordinating service delivery to local campuses when necessary. Meet or talk with key contacts throughout the year to ensure program quality and successful communication as the organization's lead ambassador to assigned colleges.

•Supervise AmeriCorps staff and Ensure Program Quality: Oversee AmeriCorps staff outreach and support to College Possible college students for both first year and upper-class college students. Train and hold accountable AmeriCorps staff. Promote campus-based events focused on particular key issues such as FAFSA renewal, study skills, and course registration. Coordinate opportunities for our students to connect with employment and internship opportunities.

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

•Provide Overall Program Support and Oversight: Work with a program team to help guide and develop out 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.

Education/Certifications/Licenses:

•Bachelor's degree 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.
•Experience with AmeriCorps, VISTA, or other service programs preferred.
•Familiarity with college admissions process including financial aid as well as project management preferred.

Computer/Software Skills:
•Strong computer skills, including demonstrated proficiency in Word, Excel and Power Point, Salesforce experience preferred

Other Skills, Abilities and Requirements:
•Strong analytical skills and the ability to effectively interpret data and reports.
•Outstanding attention to detail
•Top quality organization skills, unwavering ability to meet deadlines and multi-task.
•Willingness and ability to take initiative and thrive in new environments.
•Motivated and able to work independently as well as with a team.
•Able to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships.

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
•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.