Summer Program Fellow (Middle School)

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 access, 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 Summer Office Manager Role

Breakthrough Central Texas seeks talented and enthusiastic summer office managers who will provide full-time coverage for busy summer schools at Breakthrough summer sites in Austin, Manor ISD and Del Valle ISD. Summer office manager positions are temporary staff, working Monday through Friday over 9 weeks.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage Breakthrough’s busy summer school office (greeting visitors, answering/routing phone calls, organizing supplies, etc.)
• Support students and families by sharing information
• Coach and supervise students and adult volunteers
• Enter information into a database and prepare reports
• Coordinate and complete clerical tasks (word processing, organizing materials, communicating with program staff, etc.)
• Manage daily attendance and communication with families
• Support student field trip logistics
• Communicate well verbally and in writing with staff, parents, students, teachers and volunteers
• Solve routine problems
• Support special projects/events as needed
• Assist in collecting information to prepare and plan for upcoming school year
• Act as Development Team liaison
• Work under the direction and of supervision of the Operations Coordinator and Summer Directors and attend weekly check-in meetings
  
  

Qualifications

• Spanish bilingual mandatory
• Ability to work with and motivate a broad spectrum of people (ethnic, socioeconomic, educational, professional, and generational); ability to advocate effectively while maintaining positive working relationships
• Ability to work both collaboratively as part of a team effort and independently with minimal supervision
• Willingness and ability to take initiative as appropriate
• Strong commitment to the mission and values of the organization
• Excellent verbal, written and visual communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to absorb new information quickly
• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task and deliver commitments in a timely manner
• Talent for generating sensible, practical solutions to problems
• Disciplined, strong work ethic
• Strong desire to learn and grow professionally
• Savvy with technology and expertise in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Desired but not mandatory to be a current student or have a Bachelors’ degree from an accredited four-year university
  
  

PROGRAM DATES AND LOCATIONS

June 2, 2025-August 1, 2025

• University of Texas, locations on campus to be determined
• Manor ISD, Middle School Location in MISD TBD
• St. Andrew’s Upper School, 5901 Southwest Pkwy, Austin, TX 78735
• Del Valle ISD, Middle School Location in DVISD TBD
  
  

Compensation

• $3,500 paid over three (3) installments
• Education Award - $1,565.08
  
  

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.