Coordinator for College Access and Success AmeriCorps VISTA

A position at Wentworth Institute of Technology

The College Access and Success Coordinator is primarily responsible for supporting, aligning, and building capacity in current and emerging programs and activities dedicated to improving college access and success at Wentworth Institute of Technology.

Hours: Full-time

The College Access and Success Coordinator is primarily responsible for supporting, aligning, and building capacity in current and emerging programs and activities dedicated to improving college access and success at the Institute. Further, the Coordinator works across divisions to inventory and document such programs and enhance their visibility to various constituents. Finally, the Coordinator acts as a change agent working to facilitate assessment of existing/emerging initiatives and promoting ways to improve outcomes.

This is an AmeriCorps*VISTA position provided to Wentworth through Massachusetts Campus Compact. The position entails a one year commitment in exchange for a stipend to cover living expenses, an education award (received after a year of service is completed), a campus-based meal plan, a T pass, health-care, and other benefits.
College Degree - A.A./A.S., B.A./B.S. or higher

Minimum Qualifications:
Strong interest and commitment to community, service and social change
Proven leadership ability
Strong organizational skills, project and multi-task management and planning skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interest in/experience with education policy, college access and success

Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of Boston schools and communities
Applicants need to provide a cover letter and resume with four references through this system. An additional application will be required for candidates selected as finalists. APPLICANTS MUST DEMONSTRATE IN THE COVER LETTER AN UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT AMERICORPS*VISTA IS AND AN INTEREST IN SERVING IN THE PROGRAM.