Campus Recruiter

Campus Recruiter Application Overview 2010-2011

“When working for Breakthrough I always feel as though I am a part of a national body working toward education equity. Recruiting great summer teachers is a crucial element to the functioning of the program which made me feel connected to the national movement.”

- Ashley Gunter Breakthrough teacher (2008) Campus Recruiter (2008-2009)

“I have never had a more fulfilling experience than my summer teaching at Breakthrough Collaborative. It has influenced me to have a career in education. Breakthrough changes lives and it is the strong enthusiasm and dedication of the college students who push this effort forward. We need to continue to recruit these highly motivated students to our programs.”

- Jamie Alter Breakthrough teacher (2004) Campus Recruiter (2004-2005)

“Every conversation gave me a chance to express my joy and satisfaction about being a part of the Breakthrough Family. Each day reminded me that I was doing something great in the field that I am going to pursue.”

- Nicole Masole Breakthrough teacher (2009) Campus Recruiter (2009-2010)

“For me, it was really exciting to have an opportunity to teach people about Breakthrough, spread the word about an organization that I truly believe in, and look for people who would be able to teach my kids after this summer. I loved getting to tell people about Breakthrough - how formative the experience has been for me, the impact the program has on everyone involved, and why programs like Breakthrough are so important right now. It was also great to see that there ARE other college students who care about these issues, especially at a school like mine that has so little to offer in terms of studying or being involved in education.”

- Alex Hartley Campus Recruiter Application Overview

Breakthrough teacher (2009) Campus Recruiter (2009-2010) Introduction

The Pitch: Breakthrough Collaborative's 27 affiliates are looking for high school students and undergraduates to teach bright, ambitious, underserved middle school students.

You'll be asked to plan and teach your own class under the guidance of professional educators. You'll work long hours, push yourself like you never have before and make a genuine difference in the lives of tomorrow's leaders.

Teaching with Breakthrough is the premier pre-professional teaching experience anywhere, and the most challenging internship of any kind available to high school students and undergraduates in the United States.

This summer, do something real. Teach Breakthroughs.

Campus Recruiter Program Overview

Responsibilities  Attend all online/phone Think Tank training sessions  Participate in the National Online ‘RecruitBreakthroughs’ site, which involves contributing to discussions and acting as a resource for other Campus Recruiters  Cultivate relationships with key contacts on campus (career and public service centers, multi- cultural centers, education departments, fraternities and sororities, etc.)  Maintain contact information for both alumni teachers from your campus and prospective applicants  Communicate closely with Breakthrough Teacher Network Specialist to strategize and implement ongoing recruitment efforts from October 2010 through March 2011  Create a vision and strategic plan for the recruitment campaign; work collaboratively with team members and Breakthrough’s Teacher Network Specialist to set recruitment goals for all target areas  Distribute Breakthrough brochures and flyers on campus  Coordinate online/offline campaign – through e-mail listservs, Facebook, in-person presentations and connecting with on-campus faculty to disseminate information  Host at least (some events may be partially/fully sponsored by National): o 1 Breakthrough Teacher Alumni gathering (i.e. Welcome back to campus party) o 2 Information Sessions prior to the Teacher Application Deadline o 1 Summer Send-off Party for all Selected Teachers  Activate Breakthrough Teacher Alumni on your campus to support new applicants in crafting their applications  Present at student organization meetings, classroom announcements, and coordinate joint events where applicable

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Support and Training  Targeted recruiters (recruiters from target campuses, listed on page 4) will be required to attend a one-hour online/phone training session with other campus recruiters (this training is available to Independent recruiters as well should they choose to attend) – dates and times are listed on page 6  Additional training session throughout the recruitment calendar are also required but are not yet scheduled. Every effort will be made to ensure there are various sessions for each training to allow you to attend trainings at a time that will fit your schedule.  Training manual and toolkit, printed (and delivered) recruitment materials  E-mail correspondence with other Campus Recruiters and with the Breakthrough Teacher Network Specialist  Using a Google Site, we are also counting on our recruiters to act as resources to each other. There will be more information on this in the campaign launch training.

Qualifications  Experience as a Breakthrough teacher (Summer 2010 preferred)  Ability to convey the Breakthrough spirit, while understanding the serious academic agenda of Breakthrough  Detail-oriented and highly organized work style  Ability to leverage resources and networks with different constituencies on campus  High energy, creativity, a sense of humor and willingness to jump in with both feet  Excellent time management and ability to follow-through on tasks  Excellent written and oral communications skills  Familiarity (or, at least, a strong willingness to learn and use) with Google Apps  Willingness to utilize social networking sites (e.g. Facebook)

Time Commitment  3-5 hours a week (to scale up as we approach the deadline) to manage campaign  Periodic 1-hour conference call Think Tanks  5 hours for each information session (prep, advertising, hosting) once per semester/quarter at least

Compensation  Targeted recruiters will receive a stipend of $500 for completed service at the end of the recruitment season. All recruiters will have the opportunity to receive special “bonuses” for exceptional work, including Breakthrough hoodies, bags and Nalgene bottles, and LegoRockband games for Playstation, xBox and Wii.  Opportunity to develop campaigning and community organizing skills  Written recommendation from Teacher Network Specialist based on performance upon request at the end of the recruitment season  Possible work-study credit where applicable – Breakthrough will leverage whatever resources you can find on your campus

Online Application Process

We have moved the Campus Recruiter Application into “the cloud.” Please complete the application using the online form which is linked to below (you may need to use the Ctrl button to open the link). Please make sure you complete the proper application. Point of clarification: if you applied to recruit last year and were not accepted please complete the new application. Only people who have recruited in the past should complete the “Returner” application.

If you are a new Campus Recruiter, please fill out this application. If you are a returning Campus Recruiter, please fill out this application. All applications must be submitted by 9am PST September 13, 2010. If you have any questions, please contact Dave Bryson at (415) 442-0600 x106 or [email protected].

Target Campuses

Target Campuses – 2010-2011 Amherst College Stanford University

Brown University Texas Christian University

Carleton College Tufts University

Claremont Colleges Tulane University

Columbia University/Barnard College University of California – Berkeley

Dartmouth College University of California – Davis

Duke University University of Florida

Georgetown University University of Miami

Harvard University University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill

Howard University University of Pennsylvania

Macalester College University of Texas – Austin

Morehouse College University of Virginia

Northwestern University Washington University in St. Louis

Northwestern University Wesleyan University

Spelman College Yale University

How did Breakthrough create this list and why isn’t my wonderful campus on it? We weighed our limited financial and human resources against the need to both maintain our current high level of applicants and boost our numbers in key areas. We created this list based on the following criteria:  Strong Breakthrough presence on campus that needs to be deepened  Proximity to a Breakthrough site to support local recruitment for summer and school year teachers  Capacity to engage underrepresented groups in field of teachers (People of Color, Males, Science-Technology-Engineering-Math majors)  A commitment to service on campus, indicated by policies that support and encourage student involvement in programs like Breakthrough Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: If my school isn’t on the Target Campuses list, can I still sign up? A: Absolutely! We still welcome your participation. Though we only provide on-going check-ins (focused on a campus strategic plan and asset map) for the recruiters at these listed schools, we will still invite you to our phone trainings, send you our training and recruitment materials and include you in our online network so you can recruit at your school. Simply fill out and return this application to make your case!

And, as always, our Teacher Network Specialist is available by phone or e-mail to answer any questions and provide guidance. If you are able to open up a niche for Breakthrough at your school, it will improve the odds that we will invest there in the future.

Q: Can I think about it and let you know later? A: Yes, but the deadline for final application is September 13. Early applicants will receive preferential treatment.

Q: Why is the deadline so early? A: In a post recruitment campaign survey last year, recruiters overwhelmingly requested more time to build relationships on campus, host info sessions and application workshops to meet their goals.

Q: Am I going to be all alone on my campus? A: Not at all. It’s a central strategy of our recruitment campaign to engage other Breakthrough Teacher Alumni to support your recruitment efforts. You’ll learn the best ways to do that during Recruiter Training. You’ll receive a roster of teachers on your campus to help you out. Additionally, we enlist the help of directors and alumni in the area, as well as working with partner organizations like Teach For America to strengthen our campus recruitment nationwide.

Q: I recruited for Breakthrough last year. What do I do? A: If you are a returning recruiter, please fill out this online application.

Q: Who do I contact for more information? A: Dave Bryson Teacher Network Specialist [email protected] (415) 442-0600 x106

Recruiter Training

In order to serve as a Breakthrough Campus Recruiter at one of our target schools, you must be able to participate in one of our intensive phone trainings. In this hour-long conference-call discussion, experienced recruiters and Breakthrough’s Teacher Network Specialist will set the vision for the recruitment season, identify the central elements of the recruiter role and describe your first assignment as a Breakthrough Recruiter. You’ll need to be near a phone (preferably a land-line), in front of a computer with internet access and in a quiet place at one of the following times. There will be more info to follow upon acceptance.

RecruitBreakthroughs Campaign Launch Call Options Thursday September 23 Friday September 24 1:00 PM-2:00 PM Pacific 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Pacific (4:00-5:00 PM Eastern) (1:00-2:00 PM Eastern) Monday September 27 Tuesday September 28 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Pacific 1:00 PM-2:00 PM Pacific (6:00-7:00 PM Eastern) (4:00-5:00 PM Eastern)

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