Student-Breakthrough Manchester Program Assistant

Position Summary

The Program Assistant for Breakthrough Manchester College‑Bound at SNHU supports and engages the community of a tuition‑free college access program for highly motivated, low‑opportunity students in the Manchester School District. The role facilitates skill‑building workshops, dedicated advising, and college research and planning support. The Program Assistant also works with undergraduate students who gain real‑world experience in lesson‑plan creation, mentorship, college advising, and teaching.

Part‑time, up to 20 hours per week. Includes one Saturday per month (on campus) from roughly 9:30am–3:30pm. Hours are flexible and most work can be completed remotely. Main office: SNHU, 2500 North River Road, Manchester, NH.

• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate optional community‑engaging and academically‑focused activities for high‑school students (e.g., craft nights, game nights, study halls, college info sessions).
• Communicate with and engage a growing community of students, advisors (undergraduates or recent graduates), and alums.
• Provide logistical support, such as resource management, for the Director on Breakthrough Saturdays and other major Breakthrough Manchester events.
• Collaborate consistently with the Director and relevant community members to best support students and advisors.
• Encourage, develop, and sustain student‑led initiatives such as a yearbook, peer‑tutoring, and class office.
• Supervise advisors and scholars for community events, student‑led initiatives, and other programming opportunities.

• Major in Education or a related field.
• Understanding of the college application process and the challenges facing first‑generation and under‑represented students.
• Ability to collaborate well with high‑school and college students and professionals in secondary and higher education institutions.
• Superior communication and collaboration skills, including proficiency with digital platforms and the ability to lead in‑person workshops and community events.
• Engaging personality, self‑motivation, self‑direction, attention to detail, planning and event‑management skills, and innovation and creativity.

• 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.

Paid position: $13.75 per hour. 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. The Program Assistant is responsible for tracking, logging, and submitting time.