Student-Breakthrough Advisor

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

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

This is a paid position of $13.50hr. Advisors are responsible for tracking, logging, and submitting their time. The hourly pay range for this position is $13.00‑$15.00. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations.