AmeriCorps Student Resource Centers

Ohio Campus Compact (OCC) has been selected by ServeOhio to sponsor AmeriCorps members at higher education member institutions throughout Ohio to develop a Student Resource Center program. In support of the mission of Ohio Campus Compact, the AmeriCorps Student Resource Center Coordinators will support the development and growth of the Student Resource Centers, an Ohio Campus Compact initiative, which is designed to support campuses in identifying and providing much-needed resources to students who experience barriers to their academic success. A student resource center is a physical location on a campus where students can openly and freely seek support for challenges they are facing. A center or “hub” will be a place where students will be connected with campus and community partners that are able to provide the access to resources that students need to address the issues they are facing. No issue that may cause a student to withdraw from a course or leave an institution without earning a college degree is too small. The Student Resource Center initiative will play an active role in supporting the needs of students and achieving course success and degree attainment.

Positions are available at the following higher education OCC member institutions in Ohio:

Service Term Dates: September 3, 2019-June 15, 2020
Columbus State Community College: One (1) Full Time member
Kent State University: One (1) Quarter Time member and one (1) Three Quarter Time member
Lorain County Community College: Two (2) Half Time members
Marietta College: One (1) Full Time member
Miami University Regionals: One (1) Full Time member
Mount Saint Joseph University: One (1) Half Time member
The Ohio State University- Mansfield: One (1) Full Time member
Tiffin University: Two (2) Half Time members
University of Akron: One (1) Three Quarter Time member
University of Mount Union: Two (2) Half Time members
Wittenberg University: One (1) Full Time member

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AmeriCorps Student Resource Center Coordinator Duties Include:

• • Conduct intake assessment for students at the Student Resource Center to provide resources, education and information in support of the student’s efforts to meet their academic goals.
  • Assist college students each semester in meeting their academic and non-academic needs by connecting students to campus and community resources to address barriers
  • Identify and collect campus and community resources that may address student barriers
  • Plan civic engagement opportunities with students and campus-at-large through AmeriCorps Days of service throughout the academic year
  • Contact students within 12 days following the student’s visit to the Student Resource Center.
  • Determine if referrals made during their visit at the Student Resource Center have been connected.
  • Ensure accurate data entry and evaluation of all surveys conducted
  • Share survey results with center staff and partners
  • Comply with all AmeriCorps program guidelines by maintaining service hours, training hours, and service projects as outlined in the AmeriCorps Service Agreement.
  • Interact in a positive, professional and cooperative manner with students, and other center staff, campus staff, and campus faculty; refer appropriate questions or concerns to AmeriCorps Site Supervisor and/or Ohio Campus Compact Student Resource Center Program Coordinator.
  • Attend all required training courses and staff meetings and participate in AmeriCorps service projects.
  • Maintain clear, positive communication with Student Resource Center staff and volunteers to ensure smooth operation of programs and assists with student communication in a caring and positive manner.
  • Understand and promote the Mission and Vision of the Ohio Campus Compact that values diversity and celebrates the positive aspects of a multicultural society.

Minimum Qualifications

• • High School Diploma and some college experience as a student
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Ability to pass criminal background check and drug screen
  • Positive and professional written and oral communication skills
  • Working knowledge of computers and proficiency working with Email, Internet, Microsoft Word and Excel and ability to learn internal database programs

Preferred Qualifications

• • • Experience working with diverse populations including at-risk students
  • • Experience working in health care, food access, housing, and other barriers to academic success
  • • Experience and comfort working one-on-one with college students
  • • Experience working with community and campus partners
  • • Highly organized and detail oriented
    • Experience and comfort with speaking in front of a group
    • Experience with program development or assessment

Member/Program Benefits

• • • Each AmeriCorps member will receive a Living Allowance, amount is based on hours of work:
      • • Full time, total of 1,700 hours, 37-40 hours per week: up to $13,992 total to be paid monthly
        • Three quarter time, total of 1,200 hours, 32 hours per week: up to $9,934 total to be paid monthly
        • Half time, total of 900 hours, 20-25 hours per week: up to $7,416 total to be paid monthly
        • One quarter time, total of 450 hours, 10 hours per week: up to $3,778 total to be paid monthly
    • Each AmeriCorps member will receive an Education Award at the completion of the service term:
      • • Full time (see hours above): up to $6,095
        • Three quarter time (see hours above): up to $4,266.50
        • Half time (see hours above): up to $3,047.50
        • One quarter time (see hours above): up to $1,612.43
    • Training and professional development opportunities
    • Leadership skill development
    • Access to member health care (full-time only)
    • Access to childcare subsidy (full-time only)
    • Opportunity to be a part of a national service movement and serve with a cohort of other committed AmeriCorps members across the state of Ohio
    • Build community, gain valuable skills and expand your professional network

Positions Available