High School Student Advisor (Fall 2025) presso Breakthrough

About the High School Advisor (Temporary) Role

The Student Advisor will deliver timely, high-quality advising to 9th-11th grade  high school students at Navarro Early College High School. A primary role is to advise high school students, and their families, on academic progress, on the steps to applying to, gaining entrance to, and securing financial aid for college, and on overcoming any obstacles, academic or nonacademic that come their way. This role requires in-person advising on campus and additional virtual communication via phone calls, email, or text as needed, and weekly team meetings at the Breakthrough office. 

The Student Advisor will focus on supporting students through academic advising, college readiness, and post-secondary planning. Key responsibilities include:

Student Advising & Support

• Provide direct advising to a caseload of 34  high school students at Navarro Early College High School.
• Maintain biweekly (every 14 days) contact with high-priority students and ensure a preferred service standard of contact every 21 days for all other students on the caseload.
• Along with the supervisor, coordinate academic and non-academic interventions in response to student needs. 
• Support students in overcoming any barriers preventing them from achieving their goals.
• Conduct parent/guardian outreach for all students in the caseload via email, phone, and text message. 

Collaboration & Teamwork

• Attend weekly Austin Team meetings at the Breakthrough office. 
• Participate in weekly 1:1 check-ins with your direct supervisor to review student progress and receive feedback.
• Attend one whole-team monthly meeting to collaborate with the broader advising team and share insights or best practices.

Data Management & Reporting

• Keep all student case notes and progress updates accurate and up-to-date in Salesforce.
• Timely submission of student support requests is essential for ensuring students receive the necessary resources and interventions.
• Ensure that data is entered promptly after each advising session to maintain clear and accurate records.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience advising high school students in academic or postsecondary planning contexts preferred.
• Proficiency with Salesforce or similar CRM tools for tracking student data and case notes.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
• Flexibility to adapt to both in-person and virtual advising formats as needed.

COMPENSATION & DURATION 

• Hourly rate of $25 an hour
• Contract Duration: Start Date: December 1, 2025 - March 27, 2026 (approx. 15  weeks)
• • Note: This timeframe is subject to extension based on performance and mutual agreement regarding program needs.
• Hours Per Week: 25-35 hours per week
• • Total compensation will be based on hours worked and adherence to the position’s responsibilities. Additional hours or compensation may be negotiated if the contract is extended into the summer months.

Breakthrough Central Texas is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its relations with its applicants, staff members, and families, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender identity and gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood. People of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.