Program Director II - Educational Services

Seven Hills Foundation; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement match

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Home mortgage help

Paid vacation

Personal days

Holidays

Sick time

Job summary

Seven Hills Foundation in Worcester, MA seeks a Program Director II – Educational Services to lead strategic and operational oversight of grants like TRIO programs and Career Pathways. You will supervise staff, build partnerships, and ensure services meet grant requirements and student outcomes.

Responsibilities include program planning, budget oversight, data-driven evaluation, and expanding access to college and career pathways for underserved students.

Qualifications

• Lead planning, implementation, and oversight of educational programs across grants and sites.
• Experience supervising and developing staff.
• Experience coordinating programs with multiple partners or locations.
• Knowledge of postsecondary education pathways, college admissions, and financial aid.
• Ability to use data and performance measures to evaluate outcomes and guide improvements.
• Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, implementation, and oversight of educational programs across assigned grants, sites, and educational partners.
• Develop services promoting academic achievement, college/career readiness, financial literacy, and postsecondary access.
• Supervise, coach, and develop educational advisors, teachers, tutors, and staff.
• Set expectations for service delivery, documentation, participant engagement, and program performance.
• Oversee grant objectives, timelines, performance reports, eligibility, and compliance.
• Monitor program budgets and coordinate with finance to manage grant resources.
• Use data and outcomes to evaluate effectiveness and guide improvements.
• Build partnerships with schools, colleges, families, and community organizations.
• Represent Educational Services with funders and partners.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen pathways and expand access.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program management

Grant compliance

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Budget management

Education pathways

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, social work, human services, higher education, or related field

Master’s degree preferred (may be required by grants)

Job description

Program Director II – Educational ServicesPay: $70,000-$90,000 AnnuallySchedule: Monday through Friday 8am-4pm or 9am-5pmHelp students overcome barriers, discover opportunities, and build pathways to college, careers, and beyond.Seven Hills Foundation is seeking a Program Director II – Educational Services to provide strategic and operational leadership for educational programs that help historically underserved students achieve their academic and career goals. Overseeing one or more initiatives, such as TRIO Educational Talent Search, Upward Bound, GEAR UP, and Career Pathways, you’ll lead program implementation, develop staff, strengthen community partnerships, and ensure services create meaningful opportunities for students and families.Benefits for Full-time employees:Health Insurance: Offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with generous company contribution.Enhanced Retirement Plan: 25% - 33% Employer match based on tenure.Student Loan Assistance: Consolidation, counseling, & limited employer contribution!Discounted Tuition with College & University Partnerships!Tuition Assistance: Reimbursed or prepaid college coursework!Home Mortgage Initiative: Favorable down payment (3-5%), reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills!Work-Life Balance:Generous Accrued Paid Vacation: 3 weeks in your first year!Vacation Cash-Out Option3 Paid Personal Days11 Paid HolidaysAccrued Paid Sick TimeWhat You’ll DoLead the planning, implementation, and oversight of educational programs across assigned grants, sites, and educational partners.Develop services that promote academic achievement, college and career readiness, financial literacy, postsecondary access, and successful educational transitions.Supervise, coach, and develop educational advisors, teachers, tutors, and other program staff.Establish clear expectations for service delivery, documentation, participant engagement, and program performance.Oversee grant objectives, timelines, performance measures, reporting, participant eligibility, and compliance with applicable requirements.Monitor program budgets and collaborate with finance and administrative teams to ensure responsible use of grant resources.Use program data and student outcomes to evaluate effectiveness, identify gaps, and guide continuous improvement.Build strong partnerships with schools, school districts, colleges, universities, families, and community organizations.Represent Educational Services with funders, educational institutions, and community partners.Identify opportunities to strengthen educational pathways, expand resources, and improve access to services.Promote collaboration, consistency, innovation, and equitable support across programs and locations.What You’ll BringDemonstrated experience supervising and developing staff.Experience managing programs involving multiple partners, locations, or funding requirements.Knowledge of postsecondary education pathways, college admissions, financial aid, career development, and the needs of students who face barriers to educational access and success.Experience interpreting and implementing grant requirements, monitoring program performance, and maintaining regulatory and organizational compliance.The ability to use data and performance measures to evaluate outcomes and guide program improvement.Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.The ability to build collaborative relationships with schools, colleges, families, community organizations, and other stakeholders.The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively across multiple programs and organizational functions.Why Join Seven Hills Foundation?Seven Hills Foundation is dedicated to empowering people of all abilities to live meaningful, fulfilling lives through individualized support, inclusion, and opportunities for growth. Our work spans a range of human services, with a shared commitment to respect and kindness, integrity, teamwork, innovation, and service to others.Within Educational Services, you’ll help advance that mission by expanding access to educational and career opportunities for students who face barriers to success. Through strong partnerships, effective program leadership, and student-centered support, you’ll help young people build confidence, pursue their goals, and create pathways toward brighter futures.Join a team where your leadership helps open doors, strengthen communities, and create lasting opportunities for students.Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, social work, human services, higher education, student affairs, or a related field; master’s degree preferred and may be required by certain grants.Standard driver’s license – class C or class DMinimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in educational access, college access, student services, youth development, higher education, TRIO/GEAR UP, or a related field.