POSITION SUMMARY:

The Manager of High School Success builds upon Beyond Breakthroughs current high school programming outreach and guidance. Reporting to the Chief Alumni Success Officer the Manager of High School Success is responsible for supporting alumni as they journey through their high school years and supporting the overall growth of the Beyond Breakthrough program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Advising a caseload of 9th-11th graders attending area high schools (3-4 times per academic year) (50%)

• Conduct outreach and form relationships with students using strategies such as: One on one appointments High school visits Cold calls to students and families Text messages Email Guide students to create individualized post-high school plans focusing on their strengths interests and goals.
• Track student progress and provide ongoing support to ensure the successful attainment of post-high school goals
• Maintain consistent engagement and partnership with families of 9th 10th and 11th-grade students
• Host events or small group gatherings to support students with tasks such as FAFSA and application completion
• Continuously stay informed on college career and job training programs in Ohio to provide students with the most up-to-date and relevant advice
• Support all aspects of the A Step Beyond program and serve as the assigned advisor for a portion of the participants

Advising a caseload of 12th graders attending area high schools (3-4 times per academic year) (20%)

• Support the Senior Director of Postsecondary Success in initiatives serving 12th-grade students
• Conduct outreach and form relationships with students using strategies such as: One on one appointments High school visits Cold calls to students and families Text messages Email Guide students to create individualized post-high school plans focusing on their strengths interests and goals.
• Track student progress and provide ongoing support to ensure the successful attainment of post-high school goals
• Maintain consistent engagement and partnership with families of 12th-grade students
• Host events or small group gatherings to support students with tasks such as FAFSA and application completion
• Continuously stay informed on college career and job training programs in Ohio to provide students with the most up-to-date and relevant advice
• Support all aspects of the A Step Beyond program and serve as the assigned advisor for a portion of the participants

Managing strategic supports of the Beyond Breakthrough High School Success curriculum and campaign initiatives (20%)

• Co-lead curriculum design facilitation and implementation for all high school visits
• Support the Manager High School Success with development of all high school success campaign initiatives
• Develop goals and create assessment methods to track the effectiveness of campaigns high school visits and key high school partner programs
• In collaboration with the Chief Alumni Success Officer strategically adjust goals and areas of focus throughout each academic cycle to meet the evolving needs of Breakthrough alumni and high school partners

Collecting and analyzing alumni data (10%)

• Manage alumni data in Salesforce including contact notes and application progress
• Regularly review caseload data and progress toward goals then use the analysis to inform strategy and next steps

Serving as a full-time and engaged member of the Beyond Breakthrough team

• Meet regularly with the Chief Alumni Success Officer as well as the entirety of the Beyond Breakthrough team
• Develop positive appropriate relationships with current students and alumni as well as with fellow staff members
• Support all Beyond Breakthrough programming
• Routinely support efforts of the High School Placement team
• Routinely support efforts of the Friends of Breakthrough team
• Attend and actively participate in regular team meetings
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief Alumni Success Officer

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Required

• Bachelors Degree

Preferred

• 2-3 years of education student advising or counseling experience
• 1-2 years of project management

Experience:

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Hybrid work schedule: in-office TuesdayThursday; remote Monday and Friday
• Performs work in an office setting with moderate levels of noise and exposure to fluorescent lighting
• Regular evening hours required; occasional weekend work as needed
• Mainly sedentary; some standing walking bending or reaching
• Ability to hear see and speak effectively in person via phone and virtually
• Proficient computers skills

DISCLAIMER:

The information outlined in this job description indicates the general nature and type of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities or competencies required of employees within this classification.

Breakthrough Public Schools is committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and accessible to all accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of this position please contact The People Operations Team.

Breakthrough Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color religion gender sexual orientation or national origin.

SERS/STRS/403(B):

This position offers a voluntary 403(b) retirement plan.

Required Experience:

Manager