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Ohio College Guides - Mentoring - Cleveland, OH

Make a real impact on the lives of Ohio students and their surrounding community - become an Ohio College Guide AmeriCorps member and serve as an advisor, mentoring and guiding typically underserved Ohioans- first generation college-going, low-income, and minority – in getting the information and knowledge they need and deserve to prepare for, access and complete a postsecondary credential. The College Guides deliver programs and counseling on college and career exploration and financial education to 6th through 12th graders; provide support to 11th and 12th graders on strategic and tactile postsecondary access and financial planning; and facilitate successful postsecondary transitions, persistence and ongoing financial education with high school graduates. Develop advising, mentoring, interpersonal, and leadership skills. This position is a full-time commitment of 1,700 service hours to be completed in 11 months, starting in August 2023. College Guides will receive a modest living allowance of $30,000 and an education award up to $6,495 upon completion of service. Additionally, existing qualified student loans are deferred during time of service and accrued interest may be eligible to be paid by the Corporation of National and Community Service. The AmeriCorps Ohio College Guides receive ongoing skills training, and professional development opportunities. Host sites for the 2023-2024 Ohio College Guides program are: Canton (Stark Education Partnership); Cincinnati (Cincinnati Youth Collaborative); Cleveland (College Now Greater Cleveland); Columbus (I Know I Can); and Oberlin (Ninde Scholars Program).

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This listing is currently not accepting applications.

Member Duties : Serving at College Now, the College Guide will: Monitor/respond to messages in the Administrator Inbox of Chronus, an online mentoring program, from pairs in assigned cohort(s); Reach out to: pairs not complying with program requirements, students at risk of leaving school, and pairs in need of specific mentoring support; Elevate pair issues to the Mentoring Program Coordinator and Senior Coordinator as needed; One-on-one advising with College Now scholarship recipients to help them transition smoothly from high school to college, to persist through college, and to prepare to transition out of college; Maintain accurate/detailed records in Chronus, CollegePATH, and other databases as directed; Assist with Mentoring Program events; Participate in mentor/mentee matching as needed throughout the year and in the spring, ensuring an appropriate match helping students thrive; Assist with mentee outreach programs, including "Mentee Meet Up" virtual events and monitoring the Discord server.

Program Benefits : Health Coverage , Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance .

Terms :
Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :
Education .

Skills :
Counseling , Public Speaking , Community Organization , Education , Conflict Resolution , Team Work , Youth Development , Leadership , Communications , Teaching/Tutoring .

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
Ohio College Guides - Mentoring - Cleveland, OH

Program Start/End Date
08/07/2023 - 06/30/2024

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 17 Maximum: None

Program Locations	OHIO Cleveland/ Akron

Accepting Applications
From 02/01/2023 To 02/01/2024

Contact	Deanna Jarvis
1500 W 3rd St
Cleveland OH 44113
2166356114
djarvis@collegenowgc.org
www.collegenowgc.org

Listing ID	52527


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