Hybrid Senior Director – College Access and Success

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About the role

  • Senior Director leading college access and success for Breakthrough New York. Overseeing program implementation and managing full time and seasonal staff for student support.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all aspects of the College Access and Success Program, including oversight of:
  • Super Saturday and 1:1 student advising
  • Seasonal staff hiring, training, and management
  • College application processes and financial aid workshops
  • Student data collection and analysis
  • College transitions and early career exposure
  • Lead a team of full time and seasonal staff, providing mentorship, professional development, and guidance to ensure program effectiveness and staff growth.
  • Manage and develop 3 FTE thoughtfully serving as a supervisor and coach
  • Lead, plan, and/or delegate team-wide projects, including the curriculum development and execution of high school transition and college transition workshops, logistics related to Super Saturdays, student events outside of Super Saturdays and family communication and engagement
  • Regularly report out on KPIs and data metrics to inform our overall progress to goal.
  • Prepare and manage program budgets, grant requests and disbursements ensuring fiscal responsibility and resource allocation in alignment with organizational goals.
  • Communicate program impact and outcomes to stakeholders through reports, presentations, and other mediums.
  • In partnership with Director of College Guidance, develop and implement strategic initiatives that support the transition of BTNY high school students into 4-year colleges and universities
  • Design and manage program components that enhance students' academic achievements, social and emotional learning, and personal development, include the overhaul of all curriculum delivered during high school program
  • In partnership with the Director of College and Career, develop and implement strategic initiatives that support early career exposure, including intern/externships, networking events, resume reviews and more
  • Lead Data Days to assess progress to goal against year-end KPIs using interim benchmarks and robust analysis of data to make informed decisions on the direction of the program.
  • Collaborate with Talent Acquisition on hiring and onboarding seasonal staff
  • Collaborate with the Development Team on data collection and grant reporting; on donor engagement opportunities; and on highlighting the student and family experience to interested stakeholders
  • Contribute to the development and execution of BTNY's organizational strategy as an integral member of BTNY's Management Team
  • Model organizational leadership for others on the team, including operating as an owner, using data to inform decisions, and making recommendations in the best interest of the organization
  • Steward team culture, including operating in alignment with our mission, vision, and core values,
  • Leverage other Program Team Leads as thought partners to advance your scope of work and ensure alignment and cross-department collaboration.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in educational leadership, program management, or a related field.
  • Proven success in managing teams, driving program outcomes, and implementing strategic initiatives.
  • Strong analytical skills and experience with data-driven decision-making.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
  • Demonstrates excellence in BTNY’s Core Values

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
  • 401K/Retirement Plan (with an employer-matching component)
  • Commuter Benefit Plan
  • Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Time Off: holiday, vacation, sick, and personal time – plus paid time off for the days between Christmas and New Years!
  • Initial $800 annual professional development stipend which increases each year
  • Hybrid work schedule with between 40-60% of work in office (role and season dependent)
  • Two weeks of “Work from Anywhere”

Job title

Senior Director – College Access and Success

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$95,000 - $105,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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