College Access Program Associate

San Francisco University High School•San Francisco, CA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Breakthrough Summerbridge (BTSB) is an intensive academic enrichment and advocacy program founded in 1978. Its mission is to prepare ambitious students from under-resourced circumstances to enter and thrive in well-matched high schools, with the ultimate goal of securing admission to, succeeding in, and graduating from college. The College Access Program (CAP) is a four-year (9th-12th grade) enrichment program that expands access to information and resources regarding college admissions for BTSB students who have completed the middle school program. CAP collaborates directly with students and families to enhance college preparedness and admissions. The College Access Program Associate will support the Program and College Access Manager (PCAM) in developing and implementing programming for high school freshmen during the school year. The Associate will utilize their own experiences and knowledge to create programming and provide individualized support to students transitioning into high school. This part-time role involves synchronous work, including facilitating in-person student-facing workshops, conducting individual student and family meetings, and attending meetings and check-ins. It also includes independent, project-based work such as creating and updating resources, preparing for workshops, conducting student/family outreach, and tracking student outcomes and data.

Requirements

Actively enrolled in and in good standing in a college or university degree program.
Commitment to working with youth and a passion for education.
Knowledge of trends in the college-going landscape.
Commit to working through the 2026-2027 school year for an average of 15 hours per month from September through April.
Outstanding knowledge of college-going trends and broad knowledge of available resources.
Ability to deliver positive, constructive, and honest feedback, both written and verbal.
Experience with curriculum development and implementation.
Superior presentation, writing, and organizational skills.
Exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to hold others to high standards while also offering support and maintaining positive relationships.
Familiarity with Google Suite and Zoom.
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Effective communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to follow through with assigned tasks and responsibilities.
Respond well to constructive criticism and input on how to improve performance.
Effective mentoring skills.

Nice To Haves

Google Classroom knowledge is helpful.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement the curriculum of three Saturday lessons for the 9th grade CAP cohort.
Instruct three two-hour Saturday sessions (September 26, October 24, January 23) to a class of about 25 ninth-grade students.
Meet biweekly with the PCAM.
Attend and support fall and spring family meetings and career exploration events.
Attend the CAP college visit on March 6, 2027.
Keep regular contact with students and families.
Hold office hours appointments with each 9th grade student and take detailed notes.
Complete independent work as assigned (instructional training and curriculum development).
Support other tasks as needed.