ABOUT BREAKTHROUGH CENTRAL TEXAS

Breakthrough is the leading college access and success nonprofit 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 60% of Breakthrough students graduate from college, compared to 15% of low-income students in our region. Our work has resulted in more than 450 college graduates, with more than 3,500 on their way, positively impacting families for generations and our region’s ability to provide education opportunities for all young people.

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!  

AABOUT THE EARLY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ADVISING & PROGRAM COORDINATOR ROLE

The Early High School Student Advising & Program Coordinator leads critical advising services and programs for 9th and 10th grade high school students on their path to postsecondary success. The primary responsibility is to provide high quality academic advising and support, career and postsecondary pathway education, and college readiness support to 9th and 10th grade students, ensuring that they are equipped with a variety of postsecondary options before they enter 11th grade.  In addition, Early High School advisors participate in engaging Saturday and school-based programs to provide learning to students and their families about the path to and through college, and are part of a high-performing team. Specific responsibilities of the Early High School Student Advisor (Temporary)

Student Advising & Support

• Provide timely, high quality academic advising and mentoring  to a caseload of 45-60 students. 
• Support students to develop the academic tools such as study skills, time management, goal setting, and self-advocacy, necessary for high school success. 
• Meet and communicate regularly with guardians/families on student progress. 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 Early High School 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 Breakthrough Central Texas company wide-team monthly meetings 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 early 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: November 2, 2026 - February 12, 2027 (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 spring 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.