Breakthrough Central Texas
Director of College and Career Success
Breakthrough Central Texas, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
ABOUT BREAKTHROUGH CENTRAL TEXAS
Breakthrough is the leading college access and success non profit in Central Texas. 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. We make a radical, long-term commitment to students, to and through college, unlocking the power of education and a lifetime of opportunity. We support the whole student with personalized services, work closely with community partners, campuses, and employers, and advocate for our students with lawmakers. Breakthrough students attend 60+ public schools and persist at nearly 100 colleges and universities. The result is that nearly 60% of Breakthrough students graduate from college, compared to 15% of low-income students in our region. Our work has resulted in more than 350 college graduates, with nearly 3,500 on their way, positively impacting families for generations, our region's educational equity, 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. Breakthrough is an organization committed to its students and recognizes that our greatest resource to support them is our dedicated and talented staff. If you believe all young people deserve the opportunity to achieve postsecondary success and you desire to work at an organization committed to its employees and building the strongest team culture anywhere, then join us!
ABOUT THE COLLEGE & CAREER SUCCESS TEAM:
Breakthrough recognizes the value and need of high quality advising services to students after high school graduation. In this model, we directly serve students through six years of their post-secondary endeavors, with a heavy focus on the first year after graduation from high school. The overall goal of the program is to increase post-secondary attainment rates among students participating in Breakthrough.
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE AND CAREER SUCCESS ROLE
The Director of College and Career Success oversees the team that supports all of Breakthrough's high school graduates and currently enrolled college students, with the ultimate goal of helping students attain a bachelor's degree, associate degree, or credential/certificate while pursuing their passions and preparing for their career.
To achieve the above, the Director of College and Career Success will:
Set the vision and direction for Breakthrough's College and Career Success Team to ensure all students benefit from skilled postsecondary advisingIn concert with the team, lead the continuous refinement and improvement of Breakthrough's programs and services to support students towards postsecondary enrollment, persistence, and completionDirectly supervise the College and Career Success Team's Associate Directors and SpecialistsLead the team in the creation of performance goals related to our students' college enrollment, persistence, and graduation outcomes, and lead efforts to design the strategy to meet those goal outcomesTrain, support, supervise, mentor, and evaluate a team of full-time staff and AmeriCorps members to ensure optimal student outcomesBuild and maintain strategic partnerships with key partner colleges, and train and support the team in the ongoing cultivation and growth of our campus partnershipsLead efforts to communicate our team's work with external stakeholdersLead the team in developing our protocols and trainings related to our campus visitsCoordinate and facilitate timely trainings for topics related to college access, student success, and financial aidLead the team in the collection and analysis of college enrollment, persistence, and completion data to determine trends, barriers, and student needs, and utilize learnings to inform and improve our programs and services. Liaise with the Data Team as needed.Research and inform staff of state and national data, and effective practices in college access and persistenceDesign and provide timely reports regarding program outputs and outcomes for both internal and external useCurate postsecondary advising training and professional development opportunities for staffIn collaboration with the Director of Talent and Associate Director of AmeriCorps, co-lead hiring and onboarding efforts for new staff members onto the team; including content creation for trainings and coordinating staff to help facilitate contentPartner with the Director of College Access to ensure alignment of the college team's model with our advising of high school seniorsDevelop strategies and recommendations for effectively supporting growing numbers of Breakthrough college studentsManage a small caseload of students to support them to take academic and non-academic steps necessary to achieve postsecondary successSupport colleagues in managing complex student cases that require a high-degree of confidentiality and coordination across multiple stakeholdersFoster the healthy culture of the College & Career Success team and of the entire organizationEnsure that the College and Career Success team's advising and programming practices are aligned with Breakthrough's DEI values and prioritiesPerform other job-related duties as requiredABOUT YOU
Extensive experience in college access and success work within higher education or a community-based organizationDemonstrated knowledge and skill related to postsecondary advising for first generation college students, including best practices in the field related to: college enrollment and persistence; academic advising; financial aid and verification processes; cultivating students' sense of belonging on college campuses; supporting students' socio-emotional wellbeing; developing campus partnerships; and program evaluationA strong commitment to collaboration and clear communication across multiple teamsProven experience managing and motivating others to achieve program goalsA strong ability to plan, develop, and supervise the implementation of a programA strong commitment to Breakthrough's mission and to fostering organizational values related to diversity, equity, and inclusionA strong desire to learn and grow, with a humility to their own competencies, identity, and positionalityExcellent verbal, written and visual communication skillsWillingness and ability to take initiative as appropriateHighly organized with the ability to multi-task and deliver commitments in a timely mannerA disciplined, strong work ethic and comfort with working non-standard hours (some weekends and evenings)REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
The Director of College and Career Success will report to the Chief Program Strategy Officer.
This listing will close December 2, 2024.COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Competitive salary between $70,000-$99,000 depending on experience and qualificationsHealth, dental and vision insurance; Breakthrough pays 100% of employee only premiumsLong-term disability and life insuranceMatching 401K retirement planThirty days of annualized PTOGenerous leave policy
The salary range listed represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for the year in which the position is filled. The actual salary offered for this position will depend on a number of factors including overall years of experience, relevant years of experience, skills and qualifications. At Breakthrough Central Texas, we offer a compelling total compensation packet with additional benefits.
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.
Breakthrough is the leading college access and success non profit in Central Texas. 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. We make a radical, long-term commitment to students, to and through college, unlocking the power of education and a lifetime of opportunity. We support the whole student with personalized services, work closely with community partners, campuses, and employers, and advocate for our students with lawmakers. Breakthrough students attend 60+ public schools and persist at nearly 100 colleges and universities. The result is that nearly 60% of Breakthrough students graduate from college, compared to 15% of low-income students in our region. Our work has resulted in more than 350 college graduates, with nearly 3,500 on their way, positively impacting families for generations, our region's educational equity, 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. Breakthrough is an organization committed to its students and recognizes that our greatest resource to support them is our dedicated and talented staff. If you believe all young people deserve the opportunity to achieve postsecondary success and you desire to work at an organization committed to its employees and building the strongest team culture anywhere, then join us!
ABOUT THE COLLEGE & CAREER SUCCESS TEAM:
Breakthrough recognizes the value and need of high quality advising services to students after high school graduation. In this model, we directly serve students through six years of their post-secondary endeavors, with a heavy focus on the first year after graduation from high school. The overall goal of the program is to increase post-secondary attainment rates among students participating in Breakthrough.
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE AND CAREER SUCCESS ROLE
The Director of College and Career Success oversees the team that supports all of Breakthrough's high school graduates and currently enrolled college students, with the ultimate goal of helping students attain a bachelor's degree, associate degree, or credential/certificate while pursuing their passions and preparing for their career.
To achieve the above, the Director of College and Career Success will:
Set the vision and direction for Breakthrough's College and Career Success Team to ensure all students benefit from skilled postsecondary advisingIn concert with the team, lead the continuous refinement and improvement of Breakthrough's programs and services to support students towards postsecondary enrollment, persistence, and completionDirectly supervise the College and Career Success Team's Associate Directors and SpecialistsLead the team in the creation of performance goals related to our students' college enrollment, persistence, and graduation outcomes, and lead efforts to design the strategy to meet those goal outcomesTrain, support, supervise, mentor, and evaluate a team of full-time staff and AmeriCorps members to ensure optimal student outcomesBuild and maintain strategic partnerships with key partner colleges, and train and support the team in the ongoing cultivation and growth of our campus partnershipsLead efforts to communicate our team's work with external stakeholdersLead the team in developing our protocols and trainings related to our campus visitsCoordinate and facilitate timely trainings for topics related to college access, student success, and financial aidLead the team in the collection and analysis of college enrollment, persistence, and completion data to determine trends, barriers, and student needs, and utilize learnings to inform and improve our programs and services. Liaise with the Data Team as needed.Research and inform staff of state and national data, and effective practices in college access and persistenceDesign and provide timely reports regarding program outputs and outcomes for both internal and external useCurate postsecondary advising training and professional development opportunities for staffIn collaboration with the Director of Talent and Associate Director of AmeriCorps, co-lead hiring and onboarding efforts for new staff members onto the team; including content creation for trainings and coordinating staff to help facilitate contentPartner with the Director of College Access to ensure alignment of the college team's model with our advising of high school seniorsDevelop strategies and recommendations for effectively supporting growing numbers of Breakthrough college studentsManage a small caseload of students to support them to take academic and non-academic steps necessary to achieve postsecondary successSupport colleagues in managing complex student cases that require a high-degree of confidentiality and coordination across multiple stakeholdersFoster the healthy culture of the College & Career Success team and of the entire organizationEnsure that the College and Career Success team's advising and programming practices are aligned with Breakthrough's DEI values and prioritiesPerform other job-related duties as requiredABOUT YOU
Extensive experience in college access and success work within higher education or a community-based organizationDemonstrated knowledge and skill related to postsecondary advising for first generation college students, including best practices in the field related to: college enrollment and persistence; academic advising; financial aid and verification processes; cultivating students' sense of belonging on college campuses; supporting students' socio-emotional wellbeing; developing campus partnerships; and program evaluationA strong commitment to collaboration and clear communication across multiple teamsProven experience managing and motivating others to achieve program goalsA strong ability to plan, develop, and supervise the implementation of a programA strong commitment to Breakthrough's mission and to fostering organizational values related to diversity, equity, and inclusionA strong desire to learn and grow, with a humility to their own competencies, identity, and positionalityExcellent verbal, written and visual communication skillsWillingness and ability to take initiative as appropriateHighly organized with the ability to multi-task and deliver commitments in a timely mannerA disciplined, strong work ethic and comfort with working non-standard hours (some weekends and evenings)REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
The Director of College and Career Success will report to the Chief Program Strategy Officer.
This listing will close December 2, 2024.COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Competitive salary between $70,000-$99,000 depending on experience and qualificationsHealth, dental and vision insurance; Breakthrough pays 100% of employee only premiumsLong-term disability and life insuranceMatching 401K retirement planThirty days of annualized PTOGenerous leave policy
The salary range listed represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for the year in which the position is filled. The actual salary offered for this position will depend on a number of factors including overall years of experience, relevant years of experience, skills and qualifications. At Breakthrough Central Texas, we offer a compelling total compensation packet with additional benefits.
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.