Student - Breakthrough Manchester Advisor

Global Education Movement at Southern New Hampshire University

Global Education Movement at Southern New Hampshire University

New Hampshire, USA
Posted on Jul 18, 2024

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

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

Breakthrough works because it brings together older students and younger students to create a community that benefits both. Younger students experience breakthroughs in academic achievement and self-confidence that help them advance to college. At the same time, the older students who teach and advise begin to realize their own potential as leaders and educators. Breakthrough Manchester at SNHU is affiliated with programs in cities around the world that together form the Breakthrough Collaborative.

The Breakthrough Manchester College-Bound program seeks to enable all enrolled students toward high school success, college attendance, and impactful future careers. BTM is fully committed to the goal of college attendance for all of its students; likewise, we expect dedicated advisors to be committed to supporting our students with the assistance of the Breakthrough Manchester Director and staff.

Position Overview
The Dedicated Advisor position is typically 2-6 hours per week remotely outside of the monthly, in-person Saturdays on the SNHU Campus (typically 6 hours long), and monthly professional learning community meetings (1-2 hours).

Primary 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 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
  • 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

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Current Enrollment in classes as part of a SNHU degree program
  • Work study as part of financial aid package
  • Students with Federal Work Study may be prioritized

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in tutoring, mentoring, or teaching

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.

Compensation

The hourly pay range for this position is $12.00 - $15.00. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations.