MCNCE VISTA- Student Success Coordinator

Fort Peck Community College (FPCC) serves the people of the Fort Peck Reservation and Northeast Montana by providing quality academic, vocational, and community-based programs to improve the employability and efficiency of students. FPCC empowers students so that they are the next generation of workers, leaders and citizens while preserving and promoting Assiniboine and Sioux Culture. The goal of this project is to bring tribal communities out of poverty by increasing college persistence, retention, transfer and/or graduation rates, which will boost students’ lifetime earning potential and access to stable, high-paying careers. By establishing a permanent infrastructure of mentoring and community resources, it ensures marginalized rural students have the long-term support needed to turn academic success into generational economic mobility. This project will be both supporting new students transition into college at FPCC to persist and graduate, and will be supporting students in the transfer process from FPCC to 4-year institutions. Serving from Fort Peck Community College, the VISTA will help develop the capacity from local, state, and regional entities to support academic success through the establishment of mentoring programs and increase the in kind donations for student success programming. Montana Campus Network for Civic Engagement (MCNCE) serves as the intermediary for this project. MCNCE is a coalition of colleges and universities dedicated to fostering civic engagement, service learning, and volunteerism across Montana. Led by CEOs from participating institutions, MCNCE works to improve community life and educate students on civic and social responsibility, preparing them to be thoughtful, compassionate, and engaged leaders.

Member Duties
The VISTA will conduct a comprehensive needs assessment through surveys and interviews with FPCC staff, students, and community members to identify educational gaps. After analyzing findings to prioritize impactful recommendations, the member will partner with the site supervisor to enhance student success and orientation programming through the creation of an enhanced system & materials. Responsibilities include researching and developing an implementation strategy and evaluation strategy, as well as fundraising to support student services. VISTA member will research and draft relevant grant opportunities that expand student access and success. students. https://mtengage.org/americorps/application/available-positions/

Program Benefits

Training

Relocation Allowance

Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend

Health Coverage*

Living Allowance

Childcare assistance if eligible

Housing

Terms

Permits attendance at school during off hours

Permits working at another job during off hours

Car recommended

Service Areas

Children/Youth

Education

Community and Economic Development

Community Outreach

Tribal

Skills

Computers/Technology

Youth Development

Writing/Editing

Team Work

Summary
MCNCE VISTA- Student Success Coordinator

Program Type
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
MCNCE VISTA- Student Success Coordinator

Program Start/End Date
08/10/2026 - 08/09/2027

Work Schedule
Full Time

Education level
Some college

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18

Program Locations
MONTANA

Accepting Applications
From 04/20/2026 To 07/12/2026

Contact
DANIEL CORRADINI
32 Campus Dr
Missoula MT 59812
4062743607
corradini@mtengage.org
mtengage.org

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