Summer Program Fellow (High School) at Breakthrough Central Texas

Austin, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jun, 26

Salary

3700.0

Posted On

06 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Organization, Communication, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Self-Direction, Initiative, Technology Savvy, Word Processing, Database Entry, Reporting, Multi-tasking

Industry

Higher Education

Description

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Support ongoing programs and events (greeting students, answering/routing phone calls, organizing supplies, etc.) Using call logs to call students and families directly and track participation Support students and families by sharing information Aid in monitoring student engagement Enter information into a database and prepare reports Coordinate and complete clerical tasks (word processing, organizing materials, printing name badges, communicating with program staff, etc.) Communicate well verbally and in writing with staff, parents, students, and partner schools Solve routine problems Support special projects/events as needed Assist in collecting information to prepare and plan for upcoming school year Work under the direction and of supervision of the designated Supervisor and attend weekly check-in meetings QUALIFICATIONS 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 be very self-directed and independent 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 HOURS, CALENDAR AND LOCATIONS June 1 - July 31 - for 30 hours a week Two week rotations between Del Valle, Manor, and Central Austin (UT Campus) Schedule TBD once hired; mostly in-person reporting with hybrid option at supervisor’s discretion COMPENSATION $3,700 paid over three (3) installments Education Award - $1,565 upon completion of service term and hours 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.

Responsibilities

The fellow will support ongoing programs and events by greeting students, answering phones, organizing supplies, tracking participation via call logs, and sharing information with students and families. Responsibilities also include entering data into a database, preparing reports, and coordinating various clerical tasks for program staff.