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Looking for AmeriCorps College Success Coach in Des Moines, IA

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2025-05-22

Job title: AmeriCorps College Success Coach

Company: Grandview College

Job description: Grand View University aspires to serve a diverse community of learners- students, faculty, and staff- in an inclusive and equitable environment with the goal of empowering all to achieve their fullest potential. Our objective is to sustain a campus environment that is free from the power imbalances and institutional biases that contribute to systems of oppression, while preparing our students to stand against those inequities when they leave Grand View.



Grand View University is dedicated to the goal of an inclusive campus where people of diverse identities feel welcomed and empowered to shape our culture and processes. At Grand View University we view diversity through the collective or group and we welcome and affirm the thoughts and experiences each distinct member brings to our community of learners.



To learn more about Grand View's commitment to diversity, and to read our entire Diversity Statement, click on this link:



Full-time, reports to Heidi Pries Associate Dean of Students, Grand View University



Position Title: AmeriCorps College Success Coach



Start Date: Sept. 18



Anticipated Service Schedule:



The member will complete service hours between [8 am-5:00 pm], [Monday - Friday], with some nights and weekends as needed.



The member should expect to serve 40 hours/week to complete their term of service.



Service Activities:



Connect students with campus and community based resources for any specific questions or concerns they are experiencing, including academic tutoring, financial aid, mental health, disability services, etc.



Update supervisor on students' progress and identify themes or common questions to identify future interventions and resource development



Meet with AmeriCorps Part time members regularly (weekly or biweekly) to discuss how their assigned students are doing with academic and personal goals



Work with AmeriCorps Part time members to identify common themes or questions from their conversations with students



Advise student organizations such as First Generation Vikings and Viking Volunteers



Connect with site supervisor to devise a strategy for future interventions and further resource development on campus



The College Success Coach will be responsible for developing relationships with first year students. The target population consists of first year students that are low-income, first generation, and/or a student of color.



The College Success Coach will be supporting the program goals of retention and graduation rates for first gen, low income, and students of color, implementing civic and social competencies and addressing needed services in the community.



The Success Coach will do this by:



Meeting with undergraduate college students regularly (weekly or biweekly) to discuss academic and personal goals and help monitor their progress



Connect students with campus and community based resources for any specific questions or concerns they are experiencing, including academic tutoring, financial aid, mental health, disability services, etc.



The College Success coach will focus on intervention strategies and peer mentoring support for various academic and non-academic needs to help improve retention and graduation rates of first generation, low income, and students of color.



The AmeriCorps position is an 11 month position. It is funded from AmeriCorps and has living allowance of $22,500 as well as an education award of $6895.



All applicants must apply through our online application system.



Grand View University is an equal opportunity employer. The University has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and, in that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates, including women, members of minority groups, and people with disabilities.



A pre-employment background check is required.

Expected salary:

Location: Des Moines, IA

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