College Pathways Manager

College Access & Success Support

• Provide early college awareness activities and facilitate transition workshops to prepare youth for post-secondary success.
• Deliver personalized support throughout the college application process, ensuring youth receive best-fit acceptances aligned with their goals.
• Guide students and families through the financial aid process, including FAFSA and CSS Profile, to secure financial packages that support college attendance and completion.
• Assist high school seniors in identifying, applying for, and securing scholarships by guiding eligibility, application processes, and deadlines.
• Manage all graduating seniors’ college application and financial aid processes, ensuring all materials are completed accurately and submitted on time.
  
  

Direct Youth & Family Engagement

• Build strong, individualized relationships with a diverse caseload of at least 50% of high school youth and their families to support academic growth and post-secondary planning.
• Conduct a minimum of three annual advising sessions with high school seniors and at least one session per year with pre-teens to support academic and post-secondary readiness.
• Offer timely, proactive interventions to address pre-teens and teens’ academic and social-emotional needs.
  
  

Program Implementation & Facilitation

• Co-lead the design and implementation of college access programming, including College Club, Counselors-In-Training, College Week, Massachusetts & New England College Tour, and HBCU Tour.
• Coordinate and facilitate workshops, college fairs, and parent engagement sessions related to post-secondary planning.
• Support youth transitions from middle school to high school and from high school to college through structured programming and individualized advising.
• Work closely with teen education staff to align academic supports and strategies that promote member success.
  
  

Volunteer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Coordinate and schedule academic volunteers and tutors in collaboration with the MHK Volunteer Manager to ensure effective subject-specific support.
• Prepare for and participate in tours and visits from key stakeholders and donors, providing insight into college preparation programming.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with target colleges, universities, and funding partners to expand opportunities for youth.
  
  

Data Management & Program Evaluation

• Utilize databases and data-tracking tools to monitor student progress and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Establish and maintain structured feedback loops to ensure program transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  
  

Other Duties

• Complete annual learning and development goals as listed in the department standards
• Maintain National College Attainment Network membership and complete training as assigned by the Director of Academic Success
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Academic Success to support the mission and goals of the organization.
  
  

Essential Requirements

• BA/BS in related field strongly preferred or relevant experience would be considered
• 2-4 years of experience in college access, secondary education or an educational non-profit required.
• Direct experience delivering educational programs for teens; experience in out-of-school-time settings preferred.
• Knowledge of trends in education, college admissions, financial aid and scholarship processes
• Ability to track and analyze student progress using data management systems
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in one-to-one, in small groups and in public speaking contexts.
• Knowledge of barriers faced by low income, first generation, college bound students
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt strategies to meet diverse student needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and database management tools
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships with students, families, and community partners.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work clubhouse hours especially as seasons and service needs change.
• Valid Massachusetts driver's license required.
  
  

General BGCB Expectations

• Healthy Behavior Modeling – Teaching youth/teens the importance of living an active, healthy lifestyle is a BGCB priority. As a result, all staff is expected to model healthy behavior while working with our members.
  
  

Inclusive Environment – BGCB values creating child-friendly environments, where youth/teens of all abilities can be successful and participate. BGCB expects employees to embrace its focus on inclusion of all members, regardless of disability or developmental challenge.

Continuous Learning – Building the capacity of staff is central to BGCB. The organization encourages and requires that all staff participates in annual professional development opportunities that continue to cultivate their skills in the youth development field.

Safe Spaces – Every staff member shares the responsibility for ensuring BGCB is, and remains, an environment free of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse.

Salary Range is based on experience & internal equity: $55- 60k