ABOUT BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS of BOSTON 

Since 1893, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston have played an essential role in opening doors and creating opportunities for young people across this city. For every youth in Boston and Chelsea, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston are a life-changing force for opportunity and empowerment that enables future talent to reach their full individual potential as productive citizens and leaders, inspired to make a difference in the Greater Boston community. By reaching 22 of 23 communities throughout Boston and Chelsea, no other youth serving organization engages more young people and families. Learn more at www.bgcb.org and join us in transforming our members, our communities, our city!

POSITION OVERVIEW  

The College Pathways Manager serves as a motivator, advisor, and resource for members in grades 6–12, supporting academic achievement, college awareness, and post-secondary planning. Reporting to the Director of Academic Success and working closely with Club leadership, the position provides individualized advising, targeted academic support, and college-access programming that guides members from middle school through high school graduation and the post-secondary planning process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

Commitment to Excellence in College Access and Post-Secondary Planning

• Provide early college-awareness activities and college-transition workshops that help members understand and prepare for post-secondary opportunities.


• Provide individualized support throughout the college application process to help members identify and pursue post-secondary options aligned with their goals.


• Guide members and families through financial aid processes, including FAFSA and CSS Profile, and support their understanding of financial aid options.


• Assist high school seniors in identifying and applying for scholarships by providing guidance on eligibility requirements, applications, and deadlines.


• Manage and track graduating seniors’ college application and financial aid processes to support accurate and timely completion of required materials.

Youth and Family Advising, Engagement, and Academic Support

• 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 required advising sessions with high school seniors and pre-teens in accordance with Academic Success program standards to support academic and post-secondary readiness.


• Provide timely, proactive support and connect members with appropriate resources to address academic and social-emotional needs.

Program Development, Facilitation, and Student Transitions

• Lead the planning 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, family-engagement sessions, and other activities related to college access and post-secondary planning.


• Support members’ transitions from middle school to high school and from high school to post-secondary education through structured programming and individualized advising.


• Collaborate with teen education staff and Club leadership to align academic supports and strategies that promote member success.


• Co-facilitate the Counselors-In-Training summer program and related activities.

Partnerships, Volunteer Coordination, and Stakeholder Engagement

• Coordinate and schedule academic volunteers and tutors in collaboration with the MHK Volunteer Manager to ensure effective academic support.


• Participate in tours and visits with stakeholders and donors and provide information regarding college-access and Academic Success programming.


• Develop and maintain relationships with colleges, universities, community partners, and funding partners that expand post-secondary opportunities for members.

Data Management, Program Evaluation, and Continuous Improvement

• Maintain accurate member records and use databases and data-tracking tools to monitor academic and post-secondary progress and support program evaluation.


• Gather and use member, family, staff, and program feedback to support accountability and continuous improvement.


• Complete annual learning, development, and program requirements identified in Academic Success department standards.


• Maintain required professional memberships and complete college-access and Academic Success training as assigned by the Director of Academic Success.


• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Academic Success.

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 collaborating 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Two to four years of experience in college access, secondary education, youth development, or an educational nonprofit setting.


• Direct experience delivering educational, academic, or college-access programming for teens.Knowledge of college admissions, financial aid, scholarship processes, and post-secondary planning.


• Ability to maintain accurate records and track and analyze student progress using data-management systems.


• Ability to communicate effectively in individual, small-group, workshop, and public-speaking settings.Knowledge of barriers that may affect first-generation, low-income, and other students pursuing post-secondary education.


• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt advising and program strategies to meet diverse member needs.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and database or student-tracking systems.


• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and communication skills with the ability to engage members, families, staff, and community partners.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.


• Flexibility to work Club hours, including occasional evenings and Saturdays, as program and service needs change.


• Valid driver’s license.


• Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds as needed.


• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods during college tours, events, and other program activities.

Preferred or Ideal

• Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, human services, youth development, higher education, or a related field; equivalent relevant education and experience considered.


• Experience working in an out-of-school-time, community-based, or youth-serving organization.


• Experience supporting students and families with FAFSA, CSS Profile, scholarship applications, and college admissions processes.


• Experience developing relationships with colleges, universities, volunteers, or community partners.

TRAVEL

Travel between BGCB sites and to colleges, universities, tours, events, and other program activities as required.

START DATE

October 2026 (desired start date yet position open until filled)

LOCATION

Chelsea, MA (Gerald and Darlene Jordan Club)

SALARY & BENEFITS

Salary - $56,800/year - $66,950/year - commensurate with experience; along with competitive benefits and a great work environment

TO APPLY

Please complete an online application at https://www.bgcb.org/aboutu/careers/. Both a cover letter and resume are required to complete your application.  Applications without a cover letter may not be considered.  Candidates will be reviewed on an on-going basis.  Please upload/attach your resume to your applicant profile as well as your cover letter.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health choices, marital status, age, pregnancy, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status recognized by federal, state or local law with respect to employment opportunities. Please visit our website at https://www.bgcb.org. 

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.