AmeriCorps PACC-VISTA, College Access Center of Delaware County

Posted by on April 16, 2012

Job Description

Position: AmeriCorps PACC-VISTA – College Access Center of Delaware County/Swarthmore College-Program Capacity Building Coordinator for High School College Access Initiatives

Reports to: Director, College Access Center of Delaware County

General Description of Duties: This individual will work to upgrade the performance ability of the College Access Center’s annual programs aimed at increasing college awareness, readiness, preparedness, and access.  Some of the initiatives include: SAT/ACT Prep Class, Tutoring & Homework Help Services, College Prep Counseling, along with Student Educational and Informational Workshops.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:
•    Create, manage, and monitor indicators that market and evaluate CACDC programs, record student activities, as well as analyze the demographics of student participation and satisfaction.
•    Recruit, train, and coordinate college student and professional volunteers for the Center to best support CACDC programming and service delivery.
•    Develop training manuals, reference guides, and best practices for planning, staffing, and launching annual student college access programs and services.
•    Organizing and participating in monthly meetings as well as representing the Center in meetings or activities involving program marketing, evaluation, or information sharing of CACDC initiatives.
•    Participating in professional workshops, retreats, and educational/ community projects that enhance the Center’s capacity to successfully meet its goals and objectives regarding college access
•    Manage informational sharing opportunities for program updates and findings of our program findings along with supplemental research to the Center’s community partners.
•    Provide support for all CACDC programs, activities, and general functions

Position Requirements:
•    Bachelor’s Degree required
•     Access to Car, Valid Driver’s License,  and updated insurance
•    Experience in working with diverse populations
•    Excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
•    Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
•    Must be available to work evenings and weekends for after-school programming
•    Very Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, Word, Power Point, Excel, Google Docs
•    Demonstrated skill in organizing and managing projects

Additional Skill/Experience Considerations:   Internet/Social media marketing experience, data collection, systems creation and management, website design and updating experience, strong professional online writing skills, ability to work autonomously,  college student leadership, organizing, and recruiting background, significant level of work or volunteer experience in community service or with high school aged youth,  strong background and interest in college access, secondary education, college recruitment,  preparation, retention,  along with experience in developing training manuals and resource guides for student success.
Compensation and Benefits:
•    Paid on-campus housing
•    Monthly allowance of approximately $900
•    Meal Plan
•    Limited health benefits paid by CNCS
•    Use of campus facilities (gym, weight room, library)
•    Receive a post-service education award of $5,500 OR a $1,500 cash stipend upon completion of year of service

Contact:  Julani Ghana, Director, College Access Center of Delaware County at 610-499-1391 or via email [email protected] for more information.