Job description

AmeriCorps Student Advisors work full-time (40-50 hours), Monday through Friday, and a handful of Saturdays each semester; with an increase in hours in the summer to accommodate the summer program schedule. They are assigned a caseload of students and are charged with providing one-on-one advising, academic support, and mentorship, while also co-leading programs Breakthrough puts on for students and families.

Member Duties : - Work closely with assigned supervisor to provide individualized support to assigned caseload of students - Provide academic support services to students at the Breakthrough office or at the student’s campus - Assist in the development and implementation of programming - Support in cultivating and managing Breakthrough volunteers assigned to your team and/or students - Mentor students on the skills and strategies needed for success in attaining postsecondary goals - Act as a role model to Breakthrough students - Communicate with students and families regularly - Approach work with cultural competence in working with vulnerable populations - Participate actively in all training, professional development, civic reflection, and service activities

Program Benefits : Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage , Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible .

Terms :
Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Education , Children/Youth .

Skills :
Disaster Services , Computers/Technology , Fund raising/Grant Writing , First Aid , Communications , Law , Team Work , Leadership , Environment , Veterans , Public Health , Medicine , Urban Planning , Counseling , Business/Entrepreneur , Education , Writing/Editing , Non-Profit Management , Community Organization , General Skills , Fine Arts/Crafts , Social Services , Public Speaking , Conflict Resolution , Architectural Planning , Trade/Construction , Teaching/Tutoring , Youth Development , Recruitment .



SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
Breakthrough Program & Advising Fellow

Program Start/End Date
09/01/2023 - 08/23/2024

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 21 Maximum: None

Program Locations TEXAS

Languages Perferred Spanish

Accepting Applications
From 11/15/2022 To 09/05/2023

To apply :
Phone 5126929444
E-mail [email protected]
Website breakthroughctx.org/our-mission/careers/

Contact Alicia Ford
1050 E 11th St
Austin TX 78702
5126929444
[email protected]

Listing ID 115740