Student-Breakthrough Advisor

Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators. World changers. Individuals who believe in progress with purpose. Since 1932, our people-centered strategy has defined us - and helped us grow a team that now serves over 180,000 learners worldwide.

Our mission to transform lives is made possible by talented people who bring diverse industry experience, backgrounds and skills to the university. And today, we're ready to expand our reach. All we need is you.

The opportunity

Dedicated Advisor for Breakthrough Manchester College-Bound at SNHU

PROGRAM SUMMARY:

Breakthrough Manchester College-Bound at SNHU (BTM-CB) is a tuition-free program guided by a mission to give continued support in academic growth, educational enrichment, college-readiness, and essential skill-building to highly motivated, under-resourced high school students while inspiring the next generation of well-rounded leaders and educators.

BTM-CB continues the college-access pipeline for students who entered the program as rising 7th graders through Breakthrough Manchester at the Derryfield School. BTM-CB seeks to complete its mission through dedicated advising and support of students, college access and success curriculum on eight College-Bound Saturdays, and a college success culture and community.

POSITION DETAILS:

• This is a part-time position of up to 10 hours per week (typically 2-4 hours)
• This includes working 1 Saturday per month (on campus) from roughly 9:30am-3:30pm.
• Hours are flexible and most work can be completed remotely.
• The main office and location is SNHU, 2500 North River Road, Manchester, NH

OVERVIEW OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Check the progress of 4-6 high school student advisees weekly through virtual progress reports and respond with academic suggestions and feedback
• Update supervisor regularly and attend monthly one-on-one check-in meetings
• Meet with students and attend half-day workshops at least 8 Saturdays per school year
• Be available to respond to students' questions/concerns within 48 hours
• Participate in advisor professional learning community meetings and professional development sessions
• Plan and lead one-to-two Saturday workshops (with admin support) per semester for the students
• Submit regular progress self-reflections and reflections on advisee progress

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hard-working and well-organized
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Tech-savvy, including competence in Microsoft Suite
• Desire to learn and grow alongside an incredible population of under-resourced students
• Previous experience in tutoring, mentoring, or teaching desired but not required

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

As noted in the program summary, Breakthrough has a dual mission of not just supporting high school students but also supporting college students in their own growth and development. In the role, advisors will learn to:

• Develop and facilitate engaging sessions based on proven pedagogy as a confident public speaker
• Communicate effectively to support the growth of young people while collaborating on a team
• Cultivate and apply a strong understanding of equity and belonging in education and beyond
• Solve complex problems through critical-thinking, networking, and resource management

COMPENSATION:

• This is a paid position of $12.50/hr
• Advisors are responsible for tracking, logging, and submitting their time

We believe real innovation comes from inclusion - where different experiences, perspectives and talents are celebrated. So if you're wondering whether SNHU is right for you, take the leap and apply. You might be just the person we're looking for.

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