"AmeriCorps Program Coordinator (24 hr/wk, 42 wks/yr)"

AmeriCorps Program Coordinator (24 hr/wk, 42 wks/yr)

Company:
Framingham State University

Job Location:
Framingham, Massachusetts 01701

Category:
Volunteer Programs and Service Learning

Type:
Adjunct/Part-Time

Company Description:

Framingham State University was founded in 1839 for a singular purpose - to meet a public need and promote the public good. At our founding as the nation's first public normal school, that need was for comprehensively educated public school teachers who would, in turn, promote an educated citizenry. FSU continues to offer exceptional teacher education programs, and while we are proud of our roots as a teachers' college, we have grown far beyond them. Public need continues to evolve, and FSU right along with it. Our students and alumni are making waves in the fashion industry, designing nutrition plans for professional athletes, writing for major media and news organizations, working for Fortune 500 companies right here in Framingham, and so much more. FSU is a proudly public and truly transformative institution offering accessible, affordable educational opportunities that integrate an academically challenging liberal arts education with workforce preparation programs in a highly personalized teaching environment. Our programs have expanded, but our purpose and commitment to public education for the public good remain steadfast.

FSU currently enrolls about 3,000 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate and professional students, offers 60 undergraduate and graduate programs in the arts and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, and professional fields, and enrolls 48% BIPOC students and 54% first-generation college students in our undergraduate programs. We are deeply committed to inclusive excellence and strive to promote a culture of equity and antiracism. This commitment has earned FSU eight Insight Into Academia Higher Education Excellence and Distinction (HEED) Awards and led to our recognition in the Great Colleges to Work For program. We encourage applications from those who share our commitment to promoting a diverse, welcoming, and inclusive community.

FSU is ideally situated between Boston and Worcester on land originally stewarded by the Nipmuc people for thousands of years. FSU and the surrounding area are steeped in history, achievement, and innovation, and provide access to urban hotspots, verdant landscapes, natural and cultural amenities, and diverse communities.

Our founding motto, LIVE TO THE TRUTH, was said at the end of each class by beloved first principal, Cyrus Peirce, who sought to discover and teach "truth in theory and principle...truth in spirit and motive...truth in manner and form...truth intellectual and truth moral." Early leaders found this motto "speaks of sincerity of spirit...of intensity of effort, of resolution to succeed, of joy in achievement." LIVE TO THE TRUTH aptly reflects our past and our pledge for the future as it continues to guide our institution in practice and endeavor. If you share in this quest for truth and a commitment to living it fully, make the next chapter of your career the best chapter at Framingham State University.

Learn more about our career opportunities at www.framingham.edu/careers.

Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The AmeriCorps Program Coordinator will be responsible for the management and administration of the Framingham Teacher Residency (FTR) AmeriCorps Program, a collaboration between Framingham State University and Framingham Public Schools. In conjunction with the Framingham Teacher Residency Program Director, the AmeriCorps Program Coordinator will administer the development and continuation of this project, which places up to 20 AmeriCorps members in Framingham Public Schools. This position is an exciting opportunity for a high-performing, detail-oriented individual with outstanding project management skills and a strong sense of initiative. This person must also thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple responsibilities efficiently and effectively.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Dean of the College of Education and Social & Behavioral Sciences

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
N/A

EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute administrative tasks such as maintaining AmeriCorps member files, coordinating criminal history checks, and coordinating logistics for trainings and events
• Ensure that the FTR program is in full compliance with AmeriCorps regulations
• Coordinate data collection using "Check and Connect" and other instruments to measure FPS students' academic engagement, in cooperation with the FSU Education Data Management Coordinator
• Monitor and approve weekly FTR AmeriCorps member timesheets using the MSA-approved platform
• Coordinate requisitions, purchase orders, and other procedures for financial expenditures
• Prepare documentation for site monitoring by Massachusetts Service Alliance (MSA) AmeriCorps administration
• Serve as first point of contact for FTR AmeriCorps members during their service year
• Coordinate communication and relationships with host schools, mentor teachers, university faculty and staff, FTR alumni, and the FTR advisory committee
• Manage the FTR website and social media and update them regularly with current information
• Coordinate recruitment and selection of AmeriCorps members and mentor teachers
• Coordinate AmeriCorps member orientation and provide ongoing support to members
• Coordinate host site orientation and facilitate ongoing support for mentor teachers
• Manage accurate and timely data collection across all AmeriCorps sites and assure timely report submissions
• Coordinate efforts to build community among AmeriCorps members
• Contribute to continuous efforts to improve service delivery and AmeriCorps member experience
• Other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Monday-Friday, 24 hours per week within 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. working hours
• 42 weeks per year
• Current AmeriCorps grant funding expires August 14, 2026
• This position may be renewable for 2026-27, anticipated to be August 2026 through May 2027, contingent on federal grant funding
• The AmeriCorps Program Coordinator will be based at FSU but will be required to travel to FPS schools on a regular basis, at least once per week at each school. Travel costs between FSU and FPS will be reimbursable at the federal mileage rate.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1-3 years experience in program management, including experience working with community partners
• Demonstrated ability to build strong, productive relationships with diverse individuals and organizations to achieve common goals
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills; friendly, helpful, professional
• Strong organizational and administrative skills and attention to detail
• Skilled multi-tasker comfortable in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines
• Flexibility, resourcefulness, positive attitude, strong work ethic, and proven ability to initiate problem solving
• High integrity, sound judgment, and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong computer and Internet skills
• Willingness to complete fingerprinting and criminal history checks required by the federal AmeriCorps agency
• Ability and willingness to travel between Framingham State University and Framingham Public Schools; access to a reliable vehicle required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree
• Proficiency in Portuguese and/or Spanish
• Work experience in public school settings
• Previous AmeriCorps experience

Additional Information:

This is a non-exempt, benefited position in the Association of Professional Administrators (APA) bargaining unit with a union title of Staff Assistant.

The position is scheduled to work for 24 hours per week for 42 weeks per year.

The pay rate is $952.38 per week worked, for an approximate annual salary of $39,999.96 over 42 weeks.

This position is grant-funded. Continued employment is contingent on ongoing grant funding.

Framingham State University conducts criminal history and sexual offender record checks on recommended finalists prior to final employment for all positions.

Framingham State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, disability status, Veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Members of underrepresented or minoritized groups, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to equity, diversity, and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions:

Candidates must apply online by submitting:

• Cover Letter,
• Resume/CV,
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references (references are not contacted automatically upon submission of application).

For best consideration, please submit application materials by March 25, 2026. The review of applications may continue beyond that date and until the position is filled, at the discretion of the search committee.

Framingham State University only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you experience technical issues with the online application process, please submit a helpdesk ticket.

Framingham State University understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance, please contact the Human Resources Office at 508-626-4530 or humanresources@framingham.edu.