Americorps VISTA Fellowship, Simmons College, Boston, MA

Posted June 7, 2017

Summary

The 2017-18 VISTA will work closely with the Simmons Community Engagement Assistant Director for Service Learning to develop a plan for a multi-dimensional collaboration for integrative evidence-based college readiness programming in low income areas of Boston. The collaborations are: among Colleges of the Fenway; between the Colleges and their existing community partners; with existing city-wide readiness programs.

Responsibilities

• Complete and summarize literature and best-practice research, with a focus on application.
• Identify and codify existing college readiness programs across the partner dimensions through site visits, report reviews, interviews, etc.
• Develop a collaborative planning process, engaging the assets of all of the participants, to create sustainable college readiness programs for the long-term.
• Draft a plan for year 2 implementation. 

Qualifications
The qualified applicant will have a passion for improving educational outcomes, an ability to perform library research and conduct interviews and surveys. Experience in pre-K through 12 schools or with students (and their families) in that age range and/or knowledge of college readiness policy practice and issues. 

This offer expires 9/3/17. Interested applicants should apply at: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/login.do