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Campus Compact VISTA - UMASS Lowell, MA
 
 
 
The River Hawk Scholars Academy (RHSA) is a growing student success program for full-time, first-year, UMass Lowell students who identify as first-generation college students or who went through Gear Up, Bottom Line, OneGoal, or another TRIO-based program in the Massachusetts public school systems. The program promotes student success and fosters engagement in the campus and local community by providing holistic support, academic resources and meaningful activities to RHSA students as they transition from high school to a diverse college campus and as they learn what it means to be a college student. The program is designed to facilitate RHSA students’ intellectual and personal growth through the empowerment of self-advocacy and the ability to identify the many opportunities UMass Lowell has to offer. The program, now in its second year, is experiencing tremendous growth and anticipates further growth into its third year in 2019-20. The VISTA will build capacity and infrastructure for the program that supports sustainability. The biweekly living allowance for this position is $791.70 in Middlesex County, MA. In addition to the benefits listed, the host site will provide a fitness center pass and conference attendance opportunities. The AmeriCorps VISTA serving at UMass Lowell will be part of a dynamic, motivated corps. Serving as a part of the Campus Compact VISTA corps provides VISTAs the chance to connect with corps members throughout multiple states, to create a network of support, and to share resources. Campus Compact supports the professional and personal growth of VISTA members through a variety of professional development opportunities and in-person trainings throughout their service year. If you would like to learn more about serving with Campus Compact VISTA, please email our VISTA Leaders at ccsnevista@compact.org or give us a call at 617-553-5536.
 
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Member Duties : The VISTA will 1) Connect with existing partners (high schools, college access programs, TRIO programs), find new partners, and learn how RHSA can best support college access along with existing programs to create a strong and well-supported pipeline of RHSA students. 2) Support documentation and assessment of RHSA's impact. Create and refine systems to collect quantitative and qualititive data. 3) Create articles, blogs, social media posts and website content about RHSA to share information, market the program and show impact. 4) Identify cash and in-kind resources to support RHSA. Research funding for first generation college programs and assist writing funding requests. Identify campus faculty, staff and student resources that can support the program. 5) Identify the leadership development needs of RHSA leaders and leverage training and support for them. Create systems to document their work with RHSA students. Identify best practices for peer mentoring and leadership.
 
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Stipend ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Training ,  Biweekly living allowance of $791.70 ,  Health Coverage* ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Living Allowance . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Education . 
 
Skills :
Writing/Editing ,  Team Work ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Education ,  Leadership . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Campus Compact VISTA - UMASS Lowell, MA
Program Start/End Date
07/22/2019  -   07/20/2020
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Associates degree (AA)
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MASSACHUSETTS  
Accepting Applications
From  04/12/2019  To  06/01/2019 
Contact Matthew Hurwitz
Umass Lowell
Lowell   MA   01854
978-934-4059
matthew_hurwitz@uml.edu
ccsne.compact.org
Listing ID 88136

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