Program Director II – Educational Services & College Pathways

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

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.