Division/Department: Student & Educational Services
Employee Group: Other
Location: Delta College
Status: AmeriCorps Service Position
Service Commitment:
September 1, 2026 – June 11, 2027
1,200 total service hours, approximately 37.5–40 hours per week
Full-term commitment is required.
This opportunity is a great match for individuals seeking entry-level positions or encore careers.
Compensation & Benefits
- $28,560 living stipend
- $5,176.50 Segal Education Award upon successful completion of service
- Health, medical, and dental coverage
- Childcare assistance for eligible members
Position Summary
Michigan College Access Network (MCAN), in close partnership with Michigan colleges and universities, seeks to help more Michigan students pursue postsecondary education. MCAN’s College Completion Corps places full-time AmeriCorps members on community college and other college campuses to supplement campus efforts to increase persistence and completion of first-generation college-going students, low-income students, and students of color.
This is a grant-funded position that aims to address inequities in student success.
Members will serve as coaches to a defined cohort of 100–150 students over the course of a year, guiding students through the development of a college completion plan and assisting with navigation of an academic year. Working in partnership with professional campus staff, coaches will organize learning sessions for small groups, coordinate one-on-one meetings with students, and provide reminders of key activities, such as course registration deadlines and FAFSA completion workshops, through technology prompts.
The purpose of this program is to assist students with their acclimation to campus, build their knowledge of campus systems and resources, and help them successfully persist to completion. Coaches will receive robust training in all areas; no previous experience is necessary.
In their role, coaches also receive extensive professional development to help them determine the next step in their own career path.
Make an Impact. Launch Your Career.
Serve with AmeriCorps through the Michigan College Access Network and help students succeed in college. As a College Completion Coach, you will coach college students toward completion and play a direct role in shaping brighter futures for those students.
Apply early—interviews are conducted on a rolling basis.
MCAN partners with colleges statewide to expand college access and success. College Completion Coaches serve on college campuses, supporting students facing barriers to persistence and graduation through one-on-one coaching and targeted interventions.
What You’ll Do
- Provide one-on-one guidance to a cohort of students
- Lead workshops, classroom presentations, and group events
- Build relationships with campus staff and community partners
- Track and report student progress and outcomes
- Participate in trainings, meetings, and professional development
- Represent the program at events and outreach opportunities
Training & Support
No prior experience is required—just a passion for helping students.
- Comprehensive onboarding, both virtual and in-person, in August
- Ongoing professional development, regional meetings, and MCAN conference participation
- Travel and training costs covered
- Training hours capped at 20% of total service hours in accordance with AmeriCorps guidelines
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree or higher
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or legal permanent resident
- Must successfully pass federal and state background checks
- Must live within 45 minutes of the placement site and have reliable transportation
Who You Are
Successful members are:
- Passionate about expanding opportunity for Michigan students
- Interested in careers in education, higher education, nonprofit organizations, or public service
- Strong communicators who can build relationships across diverse communities
- Organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Self-motivated with sound judgment and initiative
Application Deadline
The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
In order to track our recruitment sources, please indicate how you became aware of the position vacancy?
- Delta.edu
- Indeed.com
- MI Works / MI Talent Bank
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Michigan HERC Website
- MLive (Grand Rapids Press, Flint Journal, Ann Arbor News, Jackson Citizen Patriot, Kalamazoo Gazette, Saginaw News, Muskegon Chronicle, Bay City Times)
- Other
If you selected "Other" above, please tell us where you heard about this posting.
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Equal Opportunity
MCAN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive service environment.
