Breakthrough Central Texas

Breakthrough Central Texas

Associate Director of Middle School Programs

Austin, TX · Director

Sponsorship not specified$25k-$30kDetected 1 day ago
LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationTime ManagementMentoring

About the role

  • About Breakthrough Central Texas Breakthrough is the leading college access and success nonprofit in Central Texas.
  • We make a radical, long-term commitment to students, to and through college, unlocking the power of education and a lifetime of opportunity.
  • Breakthrough students attend 60+ public schools and persist at nearly 100 colleges and universities.

Responsibilities

  • Able to influence and motivate others, acting with or without authority, to follow process, deliver outcomes, meet deadlines, and work together to get things done efficiently.
  • We support the whole student with personalized services, work closely with community partners, campuses, and employers, and advocate for our students with lawmakers.
  • Breakthrough is an organization committed to its students and recognizes that our greatest resource to support them is our dedicated and talented staff.
  • Student Advising & Non-Academic Support Provide timely, high-quality academic advising and mentoring to a caseload of 25 - 30 students.
  • Submit timely, accurate, comprehensive advising notes and other information, and track data with fidelity to drive action that supports student success and informs program design.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with a diverse group of students and their families by adhering to advising standards of service and following the Middle School Advising Checklist.
  • Support students in developing the academic tools, such as study skills, time management, goal setting, and self-advocacy, necessary for middle school success.
  • Build trusting relationships with students' caregivers, educators, and school administrators to provide information, guidance, academic intervention, and resources so that students stay engaged and thrive.
  • Support program evaluation efforts and make continuous program improvements to achieve outcomes Contribute and/or lead high-functioning committees and/or workgroups that are data-driven and student outcome-focused.
  • Manage complex committee or work-group projects, coordinating coaching, alignment, and strategic input with colleagues and volunteers.

Requirements

  • For more than 20 years, we have partnered with thousands of middle and high school students who aspire to be the first in their family to graduate with a degree or certificate.

Compensation

  • $25k-$30k

Benefits

  • Our work has resulted in more than 550 college graduates, with 4,000 on their way, positively impacting families for generations, our region's educational access, and the Central Texas economy.
  • Why Work at Breakthrough Central Texas By working for Breakthrough Central Texas, you will help hundreds of students achieve their dreams of success and receive the high-quality education they deserve.
  • Create a learning community aligned with Breakthrough's core values and college-going culture by using appropriate tone and strategies to manage large groups of students, Exemplary Servant Leadership &
  • Develop and execute a clear vision and measurable goals for the site and committees, using formative and summative data to drive excellent student outcomes.

Company info

  • Sets priorities, delegates effectively, manages conflict, promotes inclusion, stewards team culture and climate, and coaches the team to ensure steady progress toward goals while maintaining a sense of belonging and connection.
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