Ontario Promise Corps - Promise Scholars Advisor

Ontario Promise Corps - Promise Scholars Advisor

Salary

$1,230.76 Biweekly

Location

Ontario, CA

Job Type

Varies

Job Number

083126 OPCA PSA

Department

Community Life and Culture Administration

Opening Date

09/01/2026

Closing Date

10/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Determined by Position

Bargaining Unit

Volunteer

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Position

Ontario Promise Corps - Promise Scholar Advisor

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. This recruitment may close at any time without notice.

The City of Ontario has an exciting opportunity for a highly responsible, motivated individual, passionate about serving the community, to join the team as an Ontario Promise Corps Promise Scholars Advisor. This position will work to ensure that students develop academic mindsets that contribute to college-going behaviors, gain the information and skills necessary to explore the full range of college options, and then enroll and attend college. Selected members are expected to contribute to internal learnings around effective student engagement, texting campaigns, and data management practices to help Promise Scholars collaborate with counselors, teachers and administrators; devise creative approaches to reach and connect with students and families; and play an integral role in changing the lives of the students they serve.

The successful candidate will embody the Departments mission and vision as well as the qualities of a "Five Tool Player" - Leader, Thinker, Communicator, Operator and Public Servant - and the principles of the Citys Customer Service Philosophy - Empathy, Respect, and Problem Solving.

This position is grant funded. While this position will work alongside the City of Ontario, it is NOT considered a City of Ontario position. Therefore, the successful incumbents will not be considered City employees and are not eligible for any City sponsored benefits. In lieu of City sponsored benefits, successful incumbents are eligible for a program-funded benefit package that includes healthcare, childcare (space is limited), and mileage reimbursement for the duration of their assignment. An Education Award (valued up to $10,000) is awarded to those incumbents who successfully complete all required service hours.

The City of Ontario is a dynamic leading community in the Inland Empire with a variety of full-time and part-time employment and volunteer opportunities. Ontario enjoys the reputation of being a progressive City which provides solid leadership to its citizens and to the business community. The City provides a full range of services to the community including: Police, Fire, Management Services, Community Life & Culture, Community Development, Economic Development, Public Works and the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company. The Citys team is staffed with approximately 1,500 full-time and 300 part-time diverse and talented employees who work to support a common goal of providing excellent service to the community.

The City's vision for the future is very exciting and we foresee tremendous growth within the year(s) to come. We welcome you to view the City of Ontario's 2026 State of the City video by clicking on the link below as well as other links to learn more about the City.

State of the City The Ontario Plan

Smart Ontario Downtown Ontario

Examples of Essential Functions

The job duties typically performed by the Promise Scholars Advisor include the following:

• Assist with coordination and planning of enriching, in-person and virtual college visits to local community colleges for 5th graders and universities for 7th graders.
• Serve as a representative of Promise Scholars at school and community-wide events.
• Assist with delivery and support of 6th grade career day presentations with local business leaders.
• Coordinate, deliver, and support 9th grade career exploration activities for Promise Scholars high school sites.
• Provide services in person and virtually to students via text, e-mail, Zoom or other relevant software.
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers for Promise Scholars events as needed.
• Serve as a positive role model and mentor to youth through one-on-one and small group mentoring that promotes academic success, social-emotional well-being and positive youth development.
• Conduct meetings, workshops, presentations, tutorials and coaching sessions for Middle School, High School & College students, and their guardians, in person and virtually to reinforce critical milestones in postsecondary access and success.
• Member will assist students and families in accessing school-based and community resources, while helping to reduce barriers to support services.
• Support and assist students and families with college applications and financial aid completion.
• Record and track student engagement and milestones leading to college enrollment.
• Assist with updating and creating social media content with provided training.
• Attend and conduct outreach at various Promise Scholars special events.
• Help develop in-person and virtual programming as needed, including but not limited to texting campaigns, workshops, and tracking of student metrics.
• Collaborate with other Ontario Promise Corps sites and respective members.
• Attend all AmeriCorps development training and participate in ongoing trainings, supervision meetings, team meetings, community services activities and other events that support professional development and the AmeriCorps identity.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Qualification Guidelines

Education

Associates Degree or equivalent.

Experience

Previous experience in youth, service, K-16 education, or non-profit work.

Desirable

Bilingual in Spanish.

Special Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able and willing to travel locally as needed.
• Must be able and willing to work full-time (approximately 40 hours per week), for the duration of the program beginning in October 2026 and ending in September 2027.
• Must complete a minimum of 1,700 hours throughout the service period. Must be able and willing to work evenings and weekends when required.
• Must be prepared and able to work on-site and/or virtually as required.
• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance as required by the AmeriCorps program. Must follow City of Ontario and AmeriCorps code of conduct and policies.
• At minimum, members will receive a performance review at the end of their service term. The end-of-term evaluation will address, at a minimum, the following factors:
• Whether the member has completed the required number of hours
• Whether the member has satisfactorily completed assignments
• Whether the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service

NOTE: Candidates must demonstrate the ability to successfully complete a Live Scan fingerprint review coordinated by the City of Ontario in addition to the pre-employment process required by Ontario Promise Corps to include a national service criminal history background check and satisfy NSCHC eligibility criteria pursuant to 45 CFR 2540.202 [ecfr.gov]. (This will require two separate Live Scan fingerprint appointments.)

Supplemental Information

How to Apply

Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" link at the top of this announcement. If this is the first time applying for a position using governmentjobs.com, you will be prompted to create a new user account; otherwise, log in with your username and password. Your application and responses to any supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position. It is suggested that your application include the following:

• List any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you qualify for the position.
• List all periods of employment for at least the past 10 years, beginning with your most recent or present employer (including, if applicable, all employment with the City of Ontario).
• Separately list each position held, including different positions with the same employer.

A resume may be attached to your application but will not substitute for the proper completion of your application. Applications that are not properly completed may be rejected.

NOTE: Transcripts from colleges, universities or technical schools outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report will result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit required certification(s) or other required documentation as outlined in the Qualifications Guideline section of this bulletin. Please use the attachment function found on the Citys online application to attach copies of the requested certification(s) or other documentation. Failure to attach required certifications may result in the rejection of your application. Please contact the Human Resources/Risk Management Agency if you have any questions regarding the application process.

Your application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Failure to complete these sections may result in the rejection of your application.

Supplemental Question

To complete your application for this position, you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. This information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position.

Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application.

Please provide succinct, concise, descriptive, and detailed information for each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.

Email Notices

Email is the primary way that the Human Resources/Risk Management Agency or Hiring Agency will communicate with you. Please check your email account (including the SPAM folder) on a regular basis for any emails related to the application or selection process. Emails from the City of Ontario will come from "@ontarioca.gov" or "governmentjobs.com." If you change your email address after submitting your application, please visit governmentjobs.com and update your profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any additional questions regarding the application process, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Ontario Promise Corps Advisors are not employees of the City of Ontario but receive specific benefits based on their role as an Ontario Promise Corps member. These benefits include:

• Annual living allowance stipend up to $32,000 (disbursed bi-weekly)
• Education award up to $10,000 upon satisfactory completion of service totaling 1,700 hours (Education award can only be used to pay student loans or for future college tuition and expenses. Some limitations apply.)
• Extensive professional development
• Possible educational loan deferment
• Health insurance
• Childcare assistance (if eligible)

Notes: Eligible participants funded in this position as part of the Ontario Promise Corps Program (AmeriCorps) are not considered employees of the City of Ontario or partnered agencies pursuant to federal policy and ineligible for unemployment benefits upon completion of assignment.

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INSTRUCTIONS: The information on your application and the following supplemental questionnaire will be used in the evaluation of your qualifications. Detailed responses should be provided in order to ensure that your qualifications are properly considered. If the item does not apply, please enter N/A. By continuing you are certifying that all information provided in the supplemental questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.

• I understand the above statement.

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Live Scan Fingerprint Review This assignment is subject to the successful completion of a Live Scan fingerprint review coordinated by the City of Ontario in addition to the pre-employment process required by AmeriCorps. Please indicate that you have read the statement above by selecting "Yes."

• Yes
• No

03

This position is grant funded. While this position will work alongside the City of Ontario, it is NOT considered a City of Ontario position. Therefore, the successful incumbents will not be considered City employees and are not eligible for any City sponsored benefits. Please indicate that you understand this by selecting "Yes."

• Yes
• No

04

Which of the following best describes your highest related level of education?

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Some College Coursework, No Degree
• Associates Degree
• Associates Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelors Degree
• Bachelors Degree and additional coursework
• Masters Degree
• Masters Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

05

Do you have previous experience in youth, service, K-16 education, or non-profit work?

• Yes
• No

06

This position requires you to be 18 years of age or older. Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

07

This position requires occasional travel to local school sites. Do you have reliable transportation that would allow you to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

08

This position is a full-time commitment ending in September 2027. Are you able to commit to working at a full-time capacity until then?

• Yes
• No

09

Are you able and willing to work evenings or weekends as needed?

• Yes
• No

10

Describe your experience working with partner organizations in order to provide better service to the community.

11

Do you currently, or have you ever, served with AmeriCorps?

• Yes
• No

12

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please list how many total years of service and all dates of employment with AmeriCorps.

13

If you are interested in multiple opportunities with the Ontario Scholars Corps, you will need to apply to each one separately. Please indicate that you understand this by selecting "Yes".

• Yes
• No

14

Per AmeriCorps guidelines, this position requires successful candidates to be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or legal permanent resident alien of the United States. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Ontario

Address 200 North Cherry Avenue

Ontario, California, 91764

Phone 909.395.2455

909.395.2000

Website http://www.ontarioca.gov