High School Success and College Access Specialist (AmeriCorps)

This position is with Leading Youth Through Empowerment (LYTE) through the Delaware AmeriCorps Program. The High School Success & College Access Specialist supports students in navigating high school toward successful postsecondary outcomes. This role includes college selection and application coaching, family financial aid support, and monitoring student progress to ensure readiness for college. The ideal candidate is student-focused, collaborative, and committed to increasing access to higher education.

Core Responsibilities:

• Coach students on aligning college selection and applications with long-term career goals.
• Guide families through FAFSA/CSS completion and financial aid navigation.
• Provide one-on-one mentoring to help students identify and pursue potential career pathways.
• Collaborate with staff to connect students with relevant internships, workshops, and career exploration opportunities.

• Segal Education Award: Upon successfully finishing a term, members earn a substantial education award of $5176.50 to pay for college, trade school, or repay qualified student loans.
• Student Loan Deferment and Forbearance
• Public Assistance Eligibility: Because stipends are modest, members qualify for local support programs like SNAP.
• University Matching: Over 100 colleges and universities match the education award or provide exclusive graduate and undergraduate scholarships for AmeriCorps alumni.

• English
• Spanish (is a plus, nto required)