Breakthrough Manchester Advisor Coach

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.

This position is based in the following office location:

The opportunity

In this role for Breakthrough Manchester College-Bound at SNHU, you will mentor and support a group of roughly four-to-five dedicated advisors. Advisor Coaches will use their experience to provide critical feedback and scaffolding for dedicated advisors (college students mentoring high schoolers) growing as educators and future leaders. You will work part-time, up to 10 hours per week. You will work on site 1 Saturday per month at 2500 North River Road, Manchester, NH. Otherwise, your hours are flexible and most work can be completed remotely. You will report directly to the Director of College Access Programs.

The pay rate for this position is $30 per hour.

What you'll do:

• Track all communication between dedicated advisors and their advisees to provide oversight, feedback, and accountability
• Reach out to advising team once per week. Outreach should contain logistical reminders as well as provide the Coach Calendar for the corresponding week
• Respond to any advisor questions, or comments that arise during advising, offering support
• Provide specific, structured feedback and support on workshops that advisors run, including pre and post review, to coach advisor progress
• Plan and lead two special events (campus tour and community block) as assigned per grade level, with support of grade-level advising team
• Communicate with the Director about any advisor challenges, successes, or concerns

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's in Education or a related field
• 2+ years of teaching or working in education with high school students
• Understanding of the challenges facing first-generation and underrepresented students. Understanding of adolescent development, that of high school and college students, in addition to pedagogical frameworks and best teaching practices.
• Understanding compelling strategies to communicate with high school and college students.
• The ability to engage college students through digital mediums and platforms, but also the ability to critically reflect upon in-person workshops to provide specific verbal and written feedback.
• Self-motivation, self-regulation, and self-direction are necessary . Also, you must be detail-oriented and highly organized.

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.

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