AmeriCorps College Coach at MSU

Position Type: AmeriCorps College Coach
Service Commitment: September 3, 2024 – July 31, 2025
Final Application Deadline: July 28, 2024*
Car required? Yes
Driver’s License Required? Yes

Position Summary:

The Montana State University Office of Student Engagement aims to create opportunities for MSU students to engage with the student body and community. Through programs, events, and community service, the Office of Student Engagement strives to empower students and generate leaders on campus, in the community, and in life after college.

The AmeriCorps member will serve as a College Coach to address retention and attainment by addressing student’s questions and concerns about moving off-campus. The AmeriCorps member will provide advising and resources around off-campus housing options including finding a roommate, property manager relations, and rental education.

As an AmeriCorps member, you will work with the Montana State University Office of Student Engagement to assist students living off-campus. Specific activities targeting off-campus student assistance include hosting weekly advising hours (up to 20 hours per week), maintaining the College Pads website, maintaining a database of students seeking roommates, and hosting 2 events/programs that help students obtain the resources to move off campus. You will also help execute the Good Neighbor Program through attending monthly meetings, distributing information, and collaborating with the City of Bozeman. You will also consider relationships with landlords and Off-Campus Student life by meeting with  local property management companies and hosting 2+ information sessions for landlords throughout the academic year. You will conduct targeted outreach and marketing to engage off-campus students in campus events.

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*The Final Application Deadline is the last date on which MTCC will be able to accept applications for this position. MTCC staff meet to determine placements for candidates each week on Wednesday, meaning that year-long positions can be filled at any time. It is recommended that you submit your application no later than Tuesday of the current week if you would like to have the best chance of being considered for a service site placement on the following Wednesday.

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Professional Skills You Will Gain

• Communications
• DEI Skills
• Event Planning
• Higher Education Administration
• Leadership
• Marketing
• Negotiation
• Partnership Management
• Public Speaking
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Volunteer Management