"Learning Communities & Pioneer Scholars: Bellarmine AmeriCorps KY College Coach"

Job Details

Working Title
Learning Communities & Pioneer Scholars: Bellarmine AmeriCorps KY 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
The AmeriCorps member in this position will be supporting two high-impact practices housed within the Student Success Center at Bellarmine University. This position will work directly with the Academic Enrichment team to support Learning Communities and Pioneer Scholars, our first-generation student support initiative. This position will assist in the planning and facilitation of various types of enrichment programming, help enhance communication and marketing efforts, work with student leaders to increase engagement, and support other administrative functions of the office. The AmeriCorps member will be considered a part of our professional staff and will therefore be able to attend all staff functions, meetings, and other opportunities. The member will participate in regular meetings, both internal to our office as well as campus-wide initiatives. They will regularly communicate with campus partners and have many opportunities for collaboration. The member will also receive extensive training on first-generation student support, Learning Communities, student success, and high-impact practices.

Primary Responsibilities
The AmeriCorps member will be considered a part of our professional staff and will therefore be able to attend all staff functions, meetings, and other opportunities. The member will participate in regular meetings, both internal to our office as well as campus-wide initiatives. They will regularly communicate with campus partners and have many opportunities for collaboration. The member will also receive extensive training on first-generation student support, Learning Communities, student success, and high-impact practices.

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
Associate Degree

Preferred Education
Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Experience
Less than 1 year

Salary
$1,810.00 per month housing allowance