What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of College & Career Development position at Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles?
OVERVIEW
The Director of College and Career Development at Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles will lead innovative programs to prepare youth for successful transitions to post-secondary education and careers. Reporting to the Director of Teen Services, this role is responsible for designing and implementing college and career readiness initiatives, managing a high-performing team, fostering community partnerships, and ensuring measurable outcomes. The ideal candidate will be passionate, accountable, results-oriented, and committed to empowering youth to achieve their educational and career goals.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Development and Implementation
- Develop and execute comprehensive college and career readiness programs, including workshops, resources, and curricula tailored to diverse youth populations.
- Design strategies for post-secondary planning, including college applications, financial aid processes, and career pathways.
- Integrate innovative approaches and best practices to ensure program relevance and effectiveness.
Youth Support & Case Management
Staff Leadership & Management
Community & Partner Engagement
Evaluation & Reporting
Requirements
EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE, LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY and SKILLS
Leadership
Program Expertise
Communication
Cultural Competence
Organizational Skills
WORKING CONDITIONS and DRIVING
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS :
The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those occurring in the performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The position requires the ability to maintain a stationary position and engage in physical activities such as moving, bending, reaching, and positioning. It may also involve traversing and ascending / descending as necessary. The role includes frequent interruptions via in-person contact, phone calls, and email communications.
Work environments may vary, encompassing both indoor and outdoor conditions based on activity locations. Additionally, interactions with youth and adults may involve moderate to high noise levels during activities. Physical exertion may be necessary to move and transport supplies and equipment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. Nothing in this job description restricts the right of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles Management to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job or change this job description at any time.
BENEFITS
About Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles :
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles (BGCMLA) is a scalable and sustainable solution to reversing the opportunity crises facing some of the most vulnerable youth in marginalized neighborhoods of Los Angeles. BGCMLA is designed to increase programmatic offerings and to serve a more significant number of youth in the areas of Metro Los Angeles. Our mission is to create a safe space that empowers all Club members to Learn, Explore, Achieve, and Dream (L.E.A.D.). We fulfill our mission by offering nationally recognized, research-based programs and activities in three core areas : Academic Success, Good Character and Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles. We believe in empowering youth to explore a future with endless possibilities by offering creative programs, such as new approaches to science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), sports and recreation, music, and the arts created in collaboration with our community partners. Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles is a safe, stable place that ensures physical and emotional safety for all youth we serve. Click here for more information regarding Club safety.The individual Clubs which presently make up BGCMLA have a deep history of impact in the most vulnerable areas of Los Angeles County. Our collaboration of Clubs includes the following Boys & Girls Clubs : Challengers, Watts / Willowbrook, Bell Gardens, and Venice. We are also provide youth programming on school sites throughout Los Angeles, for more about our service locations, please visit vgcmla.org. At BGCMLA, we are wholly committed to maximizing our Clubs’ potential to serve more kids more often and to build strong, sustainable organizations.
Salary : $29 - $31
