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LCCT: PelotonU High School Recruitment Coordinator

Today’s college student is dramatically different than a generation ago - over half are older than 24, attending part-time, or commuting to school - but college hasn’t changed with them, which means a degree remains out-of-reach for most minority and nontraditional students. These students, the very ones who would benefit most from college, aren’t finishing and incremental interventions haven’t meaningfully improved outcomes. These students need a new college pathway, one built for their context and breaking down current barriers. So, that’s what we built. We’re not a college, but a team of dedicated educators who add in-person coaching and support to high-quality online programs. High-quality online programs are non-profit, regionally-accredited, affordable and competency-based. In-person support means students study at an office alongside peers, meet with a coach each week, and set weekly deadlines that fit around their full lives. When paired together, these two strategies are a complete and effective solution for working students. Thus far, we’ve seen 82% of our students persisting towards graduation, a rate five times the Austin average. Our approach isn’t encumbered by existing assumptions or bureaucracy. We’re good at identifying entrepreneurs, equipping them with the needed resources, learning as we go, and building dynamic communities to provide ongoing support. We believe a college degree is one of the few remaining paths to the middle class. We’re building a model in Austin that’s already being replicated across the country, and we’re looking for folks who want to have a hand in proving a new model of college education for the students who need it most.

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Member Duties : This role will be responsible for developing a strategy to recruit graduating high school seniors to enroll in our program. We’ve historically focused on working adults, and this is a key long-term strategy to support students most likely to drop out in their first year of college. S/he will 1) identify target high schools and specific programs on each campus to recruit from 2) create a strategy for how to recruit high school seniors directly. In this role, the VISTA member will work to build the strategy and begin nurturing relationships with key stakeholders to implement the recruitment process. Most important, we’re a small team. The VISTA member will learn every facet of the organization, learn about fundraising, operations, strategy, and student support frameworks and contribute in weekly staff meetings as we build the foundation to significantly grow enrollment.

Program Benefits : Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* , Stipend , Relocation Allowance .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas : Education .

Skills : Public Speaking , Recruitment , Education , Communications , Leadership .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
LCCT: PelotonU High School Recruitment Coordinator

Program Start/End Date
11/06/2017 - 11/09/2018

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	TEXAS

Accepting Applications
From 08/01/2017 To 09/30/2017

Contact	Annabel Osburn
500 E Saint Johns Ave
Austin TX 78752
5123268655
aosburn@willread.org

Listing ID	75768


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