Centre College First-Gen Office Coordinator AmeriCorps Kentucky College Coach

Position Information

Working Title
Centre College First-Gen Office Coordinator AmeriCorps Kentucky College Coach

Department
EngageKY

Compensation Title
AmeriCorps Ky College Coach

Position Number
30014154

Position Status
Grant, Temporary

Work Schedule
Dependent on school needs

Hours per Week
Per term of service

Months per Year
Academic year (Aug-July)

Purpose of Position
Join the Kentucky College Coaches on Campus program and make a direct impact on student success. As a College Coach (AmeriCorps Member), you will support high school students—especially those who are first-generation, low-income, minority, non-traditional, or have disabilities—as they transition to and persist through college. This role combines mentoring, advising, and career readiness support to ensure students stay on the path toward higher education.

Primary Responsibilities
The First–Generation Office at Centre College has an opening for an AmeriCorps Kentucky College Coach. Centre is fortunate to have a robust support system and programming for all of our first-gen students. We are seeking a person to fill an entry level position to assist with our efforts.
Primary Duties:

• Assist the First-Gen Office programs in planning, organization, program implementation, marketing, data collection and assessment
• Kessler Scholar group programming coordination and delivery
• Collaborate and communicate with the other national Kessler schools
• Supervise and guide the Centre Firsts student club for first-gen students
• Aid in the selection process for the Grissom and Kessler programs
• Promotional assistance for first-gen programs
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate:

• Passionate about education equity and student mentorship
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Comfortable working with diverse populations
• Committed to full-time service through AmeriCorps

Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education
Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Experience
Less than 1 year