ABOUT BREAKTHROUGH SUMMERBRIDGE AND THE COLLEGE ACCESS PROGRAM

Founded in 1978 at San Francisco University High School, Breakthrough Summerbridge (BTSB) is an intensive academic enrichment and advocacy program. Through our middle school programming, we prepare ambitious students from under-resourced circumstances to enter and thrive in well-matched high schools, for the purpose of securing admission to, succeeding in, and graduating from college. More recently, we have expanded our programming, through the creation of our College Access Program, to include high schoolers. 

The Breakthrough Summerbridge College Access Program (CAP) is a four-year (9th-12th grade) college access enrichment program that broadens access to information and resources regarding college admissions for BTSB students who have successfully completed our middle school program. CAP works directly with students and families as an additional resource for college preparedness and admissions.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The College Access Program Associate supports the Program and College Access Manager (PCAM) in the development and implementation of programming for our high school freshman during the school year. The Associate will leverage their own experience and knowledge to create programming, and provide individualized support to students as they transition into high school. This is a part-time role that combines synchronous work (facilitating in-person student-facing workshops and other programming, meeting individually with students and families, attending meetings and check-ins), with independent, project-based work (creating and updating resources, preparing for workshops, doing student/family outreach, tracking student outcomes and data).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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

DUTIES AND COMMITMENT

• Commit to working through the 2026-2027 school year for an average of 15 hours per month  from September through April 
• 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 March 6, 2027
• Keep regular contact with our 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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• 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 relationship
• Familiarity with the following platforms: Google Suite, Zoom, (Google Classroom knowledge is helpful)
• 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

COMPENSATION

$25/hr [approximately 15 hours per month (September - April)] 

To Apply

• resume/CV
• cover letter 
• names/contact information of 3 references, one of whom must be a current supervisor (note: we will inform you before contacting any of your references)

San Francisco University High School is an equal-opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. School policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.