Senior Director, Data & Compliance Systems

YMCA of Greater Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Boston seeks a Senior Association Director to lead data systems, measurement, and reporting for afterschool, camps, and summer programs. You will design and implement a unified data infrastructure, align metrics with ACA, EEC, and YMCA priorities, and drive evidence-based program improvements across multiple sites.

The role requires strategic oversight, collaboration with program teams, and strong data-informed decision-making to enhance youth outcomes and operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Child Development, Public Policy, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of leadership experience in measurement, evaluation, or youth development.
• Experience designing and managing data systems and performance measurement frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills with experience translating data into actionable insights.
• Experience with youth development programs, education systems, or nonprofit environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for data systems, measurement, and reporting.
• Lead data collection, validation, and analysis across Youth Development sites.
• Design dashboards, reports, and visualizations to inform leadership decisions.
• Ensure alignment with EEC, ACA, DPH, and YMCA standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and accountability across programs.

Skills

Leadership

Data management

Data analysis

KPIs

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s preferred

Tools

UpBup

Data visualization tools

Reporting platforms

Job description

YMCA of Greater Boston seeks a Senior Association Director to lead data systems, measurement, and reporting for afterschool, camps, and summer programs. You will design and implement a unified data infrastructure, align metrics with ACA, EEC, and YMCA priorities, and drive evidence-based program improvements across multiple sites.

The role requires strategic oversight, collaboration with program teams, and strong data-informed decision-making to enhance youth outcomes and operational