Director of Program

Director of Program

As our Director of Program, you will oversee day-to-day site management in order to deliver a suite of comprehensive leadership development programming that effectively prepares College Track Scholars. Day to day, you will:

1.  Coach and manage staff, including Academic Advisors, Leadership Coaches, and the College Counseling Director, to ensure scholars have positive,   collaborative, and reliable experiences.
2.  Oversee the implementation of our program model to ensure strong outcomes, such as college matriculation for all scholars.
3.  Implement effective data management practices to monitor, assess, and optimize site performance and student outcomes.

To thrive in this job, you must:

1. Have a proven track record of successfully implementing and evaluating programs to meet strategic goals.
2. Have experience in building partnerships and managing community resources that support student outcomes.
3. Be deeply familiar with the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) education landscape

Interested? Keep reading. 

College Track is a comprehensive college completion program that equips students from underserved communities to be the first in their families to graduate with a bachelor’s degree. We do this by offering a holistic, asset-based program that invests in each of our scholars over 10 years: from high school to college, through the launch of their careers.

You’ll know the  Director of Program role is the right fit if… 

• You have 5-7 years of experience managing youth-serving projects, including at least 3 years of direct staff supervision. A minimum of a 4-year college degree is required, with a Master's degree strongly preferred
• You are experienced in building or managing complex, youth-serving programs
• You are passionate about managing and coaching program staff to achieve results
• You are results-driven, fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team culture
• You value data analysis and are committed to continuous improvement practice
• You have a genuine interest in asset-based frameworks and positive youth development approaches
• You are excited about working a 100% In Person with our scholars. You’d be expected in the office 9:30-6:00 Monday-Friday and occasional weekends

Compensation: This position is Full-Time, Exempt. The full compensation range for a Director of Program in Watts, CA is $99,000-$142,000 / Year with the exact compensation depending on experience. As someone new to this role at College Track, you can expect an offer around $120,500 /Year to ensure internal equity while leaving room for compensation growth during your time with us.  

Learn more about the role by viewing the full job description here 

Benefits: As a member of our College Track nation, you would be provided access to extensive benefits which include, but are not limited to:

• Health Care: Staff and their dependents can enroll in our comprehensive, competitive, and affordable health care options and the majority of the costs are covered by College Track. 
• Work-Life Balance: Time off is essential to success and we provide up to 27 discretionary time off days (sick and vacation) in addition to 28 paid office closures and holiday days in your first year of employment. 
• Financial Security: Immediately you can enroll in our 401(k) plan with a match of up to 4%. Additionally, life insurance that is 1x your salary is paid for by College Track with the option to purchase additional coverage

How To Apply [Priority Deadline of February 16, 2025]

We’d love to get to know you. To apply, fill out the application and upload your resume. A cover letter is optional. You might consider submitting a cover letter if there is something you want to tell us about your experience that isn’t highlighted on your resume or if you are new to the fields of college access and college success. Applications will still be accepted after the priority deadline.

College Track is an equal-opportunity employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. College Track does not discriminate based on race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression and strongly encourages all to apply.

Salary : $99,000 - $142,000