College Access Coach

About the position

The College Access Coach position at Voice Up Publishing Inc. is a part-time, temporary role focused on supporting first-generation college students during their crucial early years of university education. The role emphasizes community engagement and aims to help students maintain connections with their home communities while navigating their college journey. The intern will work with a cohort of emerging college leaders implementing social impact projects, facilitating peer support, and developing programming that addresses the unique challenges faced by first-generation students.

Responsibilities
? Collaborate with and support a cohort of 20 emerging college student leaders implementing social impact projects.
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? Guide first-generation students in developing their own community engagement initiatives.
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? Create bridges between campus resources and community needs.
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? Document and showcase successful community impact projects as models for other first-gen students.
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? Facilitate discussions about maintaining hometown connections while pursuing higher education.
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? Facilitate virtual peer support groups for first-generation college students.
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? Coordinate with university mental health services to connect students with appropriate resources.
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? Develop programming that addresses the unique challenges of balancing community commitments with academic success.
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? Track student engagement and program outcomes.
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? Design workshops connecting academic success to community leadership.
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? Create and maintain a digital resource library showcasing community impact success stories.
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? Organize virtual networking events between current students and community leaders.
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? Support the documentation and evaluation of student-led community projects.

Requirements
? Current undergraduate junior/senior or graduate student.
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? Strong understanding of first-generation student experiences and challenges.
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? Experience with community engagement or service learning projects.
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? Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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? Proven ability to work independently in a remote environment.
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? Strong organizational and time management skills.
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? Proficiency with digital collaboration tools and social media platforms.

Nice-to-haves
? Personal experience as a first-generation college student.
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? Background in community development, social work, education, or related field.
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? Previous mentoring or peer support experience.
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? Experience with project management and program evaluation.
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? Bilingual skills (any language).
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? Understanding of asset-based community development principles.

Benefits
? Gain valuable experience in student success and community development.
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? Develop professional skills in program coordination and project management.
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? Letter of recommendation upon successful completion.
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? Academic credit (if applicable through your institution).
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? Networking opportunities with higher education and community development professionals.
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? Professional development workshops and training.