College Completion Coach positions are now available at Hocking College for the 2015 – 2016 program year; the application deadline is June 30, 2015.

These AmeriCorps positions will provide hands-on guidance and assistance to Hocking College students, to help students successfully complete their college programs. College Completion Coaches must have an associate degree, preferably from Hocking College, and be willing to commit to a yearlong initiative.

College Completion Coaches will receive a living allowance, childcare assistance if eligible, education award upon completion of service and health coverage. The real-world experience can also strengthen a resume for almost any field.

AmeriCorps College Completion Coaches will:

• Provide hands-on guidance and support to students taking courses identified by the college.
• Provide personal consultations with students throughout the academic year, in addition to group workshops.
• Create and monitor on-time completion plans with students, ensure completion of remedial coursework, enrollment in gateway courses and help to build momentum for students in completing college-level courses
• Help students to get connected to the resources - on-campus or off - to address barriers.
• Develop workshops through the year orienting the students served to resources and services on campus and covering topics like civic engagement, financial literacy, financial aid, time management, etc.
• Provide volunteer and community engagement opportunities to students and the community-at-large through the AmeriCorps days of service.
• Communicate regularly with students within your cohort through the various available methods:  phone, e-mail, in-person while on-campus.

Those interested in applying for a College Completion Coach position with Hocking College must create a profile on the AmeriCorps site at https://my.americorps.gov/mp/recruit/registration.do, then apply for the position at http://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps by June 30, 2015.

For additional information, contact Kensey Love, Director of Institutional Research and Planning at 740.753.7007 / lovek@hocking.edu.