Executive Site Director

Executive Site Director

As our Executive Site Director, you will lead a dedicated site team to cultivate a joyful, high-performing culture and drive strong scholar outcomes so that first-generation college students can thrive in high school, succeed in college, and launch into meaningful careers. Day to day you will:

1. Lead site strategy, team performance, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver on our 10-year promise to scholars.
2. Serve as a key partner in the cultivation and stewardship of donors, local leaders, and district/school leadership.
3. Oversee student recruitment and retention strategies that build a vibrant, affirming community of scholars from under-resourced communities.
4. Manage site operations, budget, and risk management practices that support a safe, inclusive, and fiscally responsible environment.
5. Inspire, coach, and develop staff to ensure student success and a thriving workplace culture.

To thrive in this job, you must:

1. Be a values-driven leader with 10+ years of relevant experience in education, youth development, or nonprofit leadership.
2. Bring strong strategic thinking and team management skills to execute with excellence.
3. Have experience cultivating donors, boards, and/or community stakeholders to deepen engagement and raise resources.
4. Be a confident communicator and relationship builder across lines of difference.
5. Thrive in a fast-paced, mission-centered environment and be ready to grow leaders, shift systematic barriers, and center equity.

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 Executive Site Director role is the right fit if…

• You're a culture builder, committed to creating a joyful, inclusive, and student-centered site where scholars and staff feel seen, supported, and inspired to thrive.
• You bring strong vision and strategy, setting a bold direction for your site, making data-informed decisions, and adapting to evolving needs.
• Building relationships with donors, school districts, and local leaders energizes you, especially when it advances mission and sustainability.
• You’re excited about representing College Track in public forums, whether hosting a donor visit, speaking at a community event, or engaging with local media.
• Collaboration is your strength, and you're skilled at aligning site efforts with regional and national goals while helping shape organization-wide strategy.
• You lead with equity, authenticity, and impact, bringing people together to solve challenges, celebrate wins, and drive meaningful outcomes.
• You are excited about working a 100% In Person with our scholars. You’d be expected in the office 11:00-7:30 Monday-Friday.

Compensation: This position is Full-Time, Exempt. The full compensation range for a Executive Site Director in San Francisco, CA is $140,000-$190,000/ Year with the exact compensation depending on experience. As someone new to this role at College Track, you can expect an offer between $152,500 - $164,999/Year to ensure internal equity while leaving room for compensation growth during your time with us.

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 26 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 Sunday, August 3rd]

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.