Executive Site Director at College Track

<h3 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold" data-sourcepos="1:1-1:65;0-64"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Executive Site Director, Baltimore</span></h3> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="3:1-4:47;66-158"><strong>College Track | Baltimore, MD | Full-Time</strong> <strong>Salary: $118,875 – $128,749 (target range)</strong></p> <h4 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold" data-sourcepos="8:1-8:58;165-222"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">You Won't Just Run a Program. You'll Shape a Movement.</span></h4> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="12:1-12:389;318-706">College Track's Baltimore site is in its earliest, most formative days, launched through a bold partnership with the <strong>Baltimore Ravens, M&amp;T Bank, and Baltimore City Public Schools</strong>. The scholars we serve will be the first to experience what we're building here. The Executive Site Director will be the person who makes sure it's worth experiencing.</p> <h4 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold" data-sourcepos="18:1-18:27;946-972">What College Track Does</h4> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="20:1-20:382;974-1355">College Track is a 10-year commitment to first-generation college students — from high school through a bachelor's degree. We don't just help students get in; we help them stay, graduate, and thrive. Our scholars graduate college at <strong>three times the national average</strong> for first-generation students, and by age 30, they earn an average of $89,823 — well above the national median.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="22:1-22:92;1357-1448">We've been doing this since 1997. We operate 13 centers. And Baltimore is our next horizon.</p> <hr class="border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5"> <h4 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold" data-sourcepos="26:1-26:19;1455-1473">What You'll Own:</h4> <h4 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold" data-sourcepos="28:1-28:29;1475-1503">Philanthropic Leadership</h4> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="29:1-29:346;1504-1849">You'll be the face of College Track in Baltimore — stewarding transformational relationships with anchor investors like the Ravens and M&amp;T Bank, cultivating new donors, building a Local Advisory Board, and representing the mission at events, in media, and with elected officials. This role carries real external presence and real responsibility.</p> <h4 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold" data-sourcepos="31:1-31:36;1851-1886">Scholar Recruitment &amp; Retention</h4> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="32:1-32:194;1887-2080">You'll set the vision for how Baltimore students find us and stay with us — working closely with school and district partners to build the infrastructure that keeps scholars on a ten-year path.</p> <h4 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold" data-sourcepos="34:1-34:30;2082-2111">Culture &amp; Team Leadership</h4> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="35:1-35:219;2112-2330">You'll lead a team of 3–4 direct reports and co-create the norms, values, and practices that define what it <em>feels</em> like to work and learn at College Track Baltimore. The culture you build now will outlast your tenure.</p> <h4 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold" data-sourcepos="37:1-37:29;2332-2360">Financial Accountability</h4> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="38:1-38:124;2361-2484">You'll hold the site budget, partner with Finance on forecasting, and make sure every dollar works toward scholar outcomes.</p> <hr class="border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5"> <h4 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold" data-sourcepos="42:1-42:15;2491-2505">Who You Are -&nbsp;You're a mission-driven leader who gets energized by complexity, relationships, and the long game. You're not looking for a job — you're looking for a place to make a real difference, and you have the experience to back it up.</h4> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="46:1-46:15;2735-2749"><strong>You bring:</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3" data-sourcepos="47:1-55:42;2750-3510"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="47:1-47:118;2750-2867">10–13 years of relevant experience, with proven ability to lead organizations or programs toward ambitious outcomes</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="48:1-48:122;2868-2989">A track record of fundraising and relationship-building with high-profile partners, funders, and community stakeholders</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="49:1-49:87;2990-3076">Strategic instincts — you can zoom out to see the big picture and zoom in to execute</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="50:1-50:105;3077-3181">Exceptional communication skills that inspire confidence and galvanize people across diverse audiences</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="51:1-51:60;3182-3241">Deep belief in the potential of first-generation students</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="52:1-52:43;3242-3284">A bachelor's degree (master's preferred)</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="53:1-53:96;3285-3380">Availability for an 11:00 AM–7:30 PM schedule Monday–Friday (to be present when scholars are)</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="54:1-54:88;3381-3468">A valid driver's license and ability to meet College Track's driver clearance process</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="55:1-55:42;3469-3510">Spanish or Cantonese fluency is a bonus</li> </ul> <hr class="border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5"> <h4 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold" data-sourcepos="59:1-59:17;3517-3533">What We Offer</h4> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3" data-sourcepos="61:1-65:116;3535-3967"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="61:1-61:96;3535-3630"><strong>Salary:</strong> $118,875 – $128,749 (target range); full range up to $148,500 based on experience</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="62:1-62:78;3631-3708">Up to <strong>23 days of discretionary PTO</strong> (sick + vacation) in your first year</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="63:1-63:54;3709-3762"><strong>23 additional paid office closures and holidays</strong></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="64:1-64:89;3763-3851">Comprehensive benefits covering health care, financial security, and work-life balance</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="65:1-65:116;3852-3967">A national organization with deep infrastructure, thoughtful culture, and genuine commitment to staff development</li> </ul> <hr class="border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5"> <h4 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold" data-sourcepos="69:1-69:50;3974-4023">A Note on Who We Especially Encourage to Apply</h4> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="71:1-71:158;4025-4182">College Track especially welcomes applicants who identify as <strong>first-generation college graduates</strong>. You've lived this mission. We'd love for you to lead it.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="73:1-73:296;4184-4479">College Track is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived age, marital or familial status, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability including Acquired-Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) or AIDS-Related Complex (ARC), or military status. College Track abides by Fair Chance hiring practices. Any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully completing a background check, in compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Pursuant to applicable local ordinances and state regulations—including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, and the California Fair Chance Act—we do not inquire into criminal history on initial applications and will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.</p> <hr class="border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5"> <h4 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold" data-sourcepos="77:1-77:42;4486-4527">Ready to Build Something That Matters?</h4> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="79:1-79:104;4529-4632"><em>This is an in-person, full-time role based in Baltimore. Some travel may be required.</em></p>