Assistant Director, Future Grads High School Programs
About The Position
The Assistant Director, Future Grads High School Programs supports the successful execution of the Future Grads High School Program across partner high school campuses and Orange Ave clubhouse in North County (South San Francisco and Daly City). This role serves as a key leader within the College & Career Programs team and reports to the Director of Future Grads High School Programs. This position requires a strategic, detail-oriented, and collaborative leader who can navigate complex school partnerships, support staff and volunteer coaches, and ensure high-quality program delivery throughout the academic year. The Assistant Director, Future Grads High School Programs plays a critical role in supporting first-generation students in reaching their desired postsecondary pathways and successfully transitioning into the Future Grads Postsecondary Program.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience required; Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience
- At least 1 year of successful experience working in an educational environment
- At least 1 year of demonstrated experience managing, coaching, and supporting staff or teams
- Strong knowledge of higher education eligibility requirements, college application processes, and financial aid systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong project management, organizational, and time-management skills
- Proven ability to build and sustain effective relationships with school partners and stakeholders
- Demonstrated commitment to BGCP’s mission, values, and equity-centered youth development work
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Support monthly execution of high school programming at partner schools and Orange Ave clubhouse, including Leadership Academies, Crew Leader Academies, Lunch Meetings, Student Advising, CTE Courses, Summer Apprenticeships, and VITAL
- Support implementation of longer-term initiatives, including Senior Coaches, College Tours, Personal Narrative Writing Sessions, Summer Academies, Career Informationals, Career Field Trips, and Crew Socials
- Conduct monthly program observations and Program Quality Assessments (PQA) to strengthen program quality across grade levels
- Support development of curriculum aligned with HSPS engagement criteria and BGCP’s Theory of Action
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of the Future Grads High School Playbook as an onboarding and implementation tool
- Design and support recruitment and retention strategies to meet program participation and engagement goals
- Support school partner meetings to share outcomes and maintain strong relationships with school leadership
- Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders, High School Programs and Postsecondary teams, Volunteerism and volunteer coaches, Program Strategy, and Clubhouse teams
- Support development of strategic objectives and site plans guiding individual and team goals
- Lead quarterly progress conversations with team members to monitor performance and program outcomes
- Use data and outcomes to inform continuous program improvement
- Manage budgets associated with the Future Grads High School program
- Monitor expenditures to ensure alignment with approved annual budgets
- Perform additional relevant duties as assigned to support evolving organizational needs.
Benefits
- Health Benefits: You are entitled to company-provided medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as life and long-term disability insurance paid at 100% by BGCP with additional buy up options beginning on your start date
- Retirement Benefits: You will be able to participate in our 401(k) retirement plan after ninety days of employment
- Comprehensive Paid Time-Off Policy, along with additional benefits
- Sick Time: Full-time employees are front-loaded 40 hours of paid sick time annually
- Contributing to a thriving community for youth growth: Beyond measure
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
