What are the responsibilities and job description for the Breakthrough Manchester Advisor position at Southern New Hampshire University?
We are one growing team with one powerful goal - and as a global leader in education, we strive for a workforce that reflects the individual differences of our learning community. We believe that our employees can be their best selves when they can be their true selves. That is why we're committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion in which all our employees feel welcomed, valued and empowered. Together, we will shape the future of education by transforming lives beginning with yours.
The Opportunity
The Breakthrough Manchester Advisor will assist in running the Breakthrough Manchester College-Bound at SNHU (BTM-CB) program. The 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.
Pay Rate: $12.50.hr
In this Role You'll Get To:
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 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
Facilitate weekly or bi-monthly study hall meetings at the Manchester High Schools for homework help, check-ins, and support of BTMCB students
Plan and lead at least one Saturday workshop per school year for the students
Submit regular progress self-reflections and reflections on advisee progress
What we're Looking For:
Must be a current college student enrolled in an undergraduate program
Years of experience: 0 to 1 years of experience
Degree(s): high school diploma or equivalent
Hard-working and well-organized
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Tech-savvy, including competence in Google Suite
Desire to learn and grow alongside an incredible population of under-resourced students
Nice to Have:
Previous experience in tutoring, mentoring, or teaching
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Who Are We?
SNHU employees are a team in every sense. Separately, we understand that each individual brings unique experiences, perspectives and ideas to create a vibrant work environment. Together we share common values of honesty, acceptance and accountability working as a unified force toward a common goal: to transform the lives of learners. By joining our team, you join us in our vision. Together, we'll shape the future of education by transforming lives-beginning with yours.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Please note that a background check is required for employment.
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