Breakthrough Support Liaison

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

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

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 nine College-Bound Saturdays, and a college success culture and community.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Program Support Liaison for Breakthrough Manchester College-Bound at SNHU is tasked with supporting the students and families of Breakthrough Manchester by connecting the middle school program and high school program through thoughtful outreach, program-wide engagement, and administrative support to both Derryfield and SNHU Breakthrough Manchester staff.

POSITION DETAILS:

• This is a student worker position of up to 20 hours per week.
• This includes working on at least 1 Saturday per month.
• Hours are flexible and some work can be completed remotely.
• The main offices and locations are SNHU, 2500 North River Road, Manchester, NH and The Derryfield School, 2108 River Road, Manchester, NH

OVERVIEW OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with events for both Breakthrough Manchester at SNHU and at the Derryfield School through administrative support, making program-wide connections as necessary
• Communicate with and engage a growing community of students, advisors, teaching fellows, and alums through social media, newsletters, and regular updates
• Provide logistical support, such as resource and data management, for Breakthrough Manchester staff
• Collaborate consistently with both Breakthrough Manchester teams, as well as relevant community members, in order to strengthen the partnership

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Specialized knowledge: Understanding the college application process and the challenges facing first-generation and underrepresented students.
• Skills: Must be able to work and collaborate well with high school and college students and professionals in both Secondary and Higher Education Institutions.
• Abilities: Must have superior communication and collaboration skills. This includes not only successfully utilizing digital mediums and platforms to support a community of high school and college students, but also the ability to lead in-person workshops and community events for those same populations.
• Other characteristics, such as personal characteristics: An engaging personality, self-motivation, and self-direction are essential. In addition, the individual must be detail-oriented and adept at planning and managing events. Innovation and creativity are also a necessary characteristic of a successful program assistant.

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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