College Campus Program

Kentucky College Coaches on Campus (KC3) maintains that all students deserve equal opportunity, access, and support with their education. The goal of KC3 is to ensure that students, especially under-served and marginalized students (e.g. first generation college-going, low-income, minority, and veteran) get the information, knowledge, and coaching they need to complete their choice of post-secondary education. Peer mentors assist new program scholars in making a successful academic and social transition into college as well as offering information and services to help them persist.

Qualifications/Requirements

Act as an experienced guide and a trusted and caring advocate

Commit to training, student contact, and documentation requirements

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Exhibit strong interpersonal communication skills

Ability to be a positive and productive team member

Responsibilities

Represent students, the university, and AmeriCorps

Attend all trainings and meetings

Meet with the site supervisor when necessary

Contact mentees regularly and keep up on your time commitment

Assist staff with programs and community service activities

Benefits

Develop patience, insight, and understanding

Learn lessons in citizenship through work with the community

Learn from the experience of others, greater openness to diversity and challenges

Improve leadership and communication skills

Improve racial and cultural understanding

Increase social and academic confidence

Enhance critical thinking

Become more empowered to make decisions

Service Hours and AmeriCorps Benefits

Our full-time, 1200 hour, mentors receive benefits of a stipend of $1,310/month before taxes, an educational award of $4336.50 at the end of a successful year of service, and health and child care benefits.

Questions:

Kyle Dorriere, recruiter@kycompact.org