College Track
Director, College Thrive, Greater U.S.
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Hybrid - US
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Full-Time
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$90K - $165K
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Other
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June 29th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
College Track is hiring a Director, College Thrive, Greater U.S. The Director will lead a team of College Thrive Coaches to support scholars in transitioning to college, persisting, and graduating within four years, while managing day-to-day partnerships with colleges and universities. They will also collaborate with internal teams to ensure effective program implementation and oversee a caseload of college scholars.
Highlights
- Lead and manage College Thrive Coaches to promote college matriculation and graduation.
- Work closely with organizational counterparts to implement the College Thrive program with fidelity.
- Manage relationships and daily operations with college and university partners in the Greater U.S.
- Support and coach a direct caseload of college scholars through their degree completion journey.
- Use scholar data strategically to improve college success outcomes.
- Experience in higher education, financial aid, career success, and managing partnerships required.
- Skilled in hiring, developing, and supporting talent with strong interpersonal abilities.
- Compensation ranges from $90,000 to $165,000 depending on regional location.
- Extensive benefits include health care, work-life balance, up to 27 discretionary PTO days plus holidays.
- Position can be based in Denver, New Orleans, or Washington D.C. regional hubs.
Director, College Thrive, Greater U.S. Full Description
Director, College Thrive, Greater U.S.
As our Director, College Thrive, Greater U.S., you will lead a team of College Thrive Coaches to ensure scholars matriculate to college, successfully persist, and graduate within four years.
Day to day, you will work closely with counterparts across the organization to ensure the College Thrive program (for our CT scholars in college) is implemented with fidelity; work directly with a caseload of college scholars as they transition to college life, work towards a bachelor’s degree, and graduate from college; and oversee the day-to-day needs of our College and University partnerships in the Greater U.S.
To thrive in this role, you must have experience working with or advising college scholars and managing partnerships. We’re looking for someone with experience in hiring, developing, and supporting talent and strong interpersonal skills.
Interested? Keep reading.
College Track is a comprehensive college completion program that equips students confronting systemic barriers to earn a bachelor’s degree and a life of choice, opportunity, and power. We are a values-first organization, placing commitment, passion, joy, authenticity, and excellence at the center of everything we do across our 12 sites.
You’ll know the Director, College Thrive, Greater U.S. is the right fit for you if…
- You have a passion for understanding higher education, financial aid, and career success.
- You are an experienced Manager and have coached others to successful outcomes
- You bring with you a track record of success in strategy development and/or project planning.
- You have deep experience using scholar data to make strategic shifts to support college success
- You can stay focused on delivering excellent outcomes despite obstacles.
This person can be based in one of our three regional hubs: Denver, New Orleans, D.C.
Compensation and Benefits
Full Ranges
Washington D.C.; PGC: $115,000.00 – $165,000.00
Denver, Aurora: $99,000.00 – $142,000.00
New Orleans, Baltimore: $90,000.00 – $129,000.00
Washington D.C.; PGC: $115,000.00 – $165,000.00
Denver, Aurora: $99,000.00 – $142,000.00
New Orleans, Baltimore: $90,000.00 – $129,000.00
Target Ranges
Washington D.C.; PGC: $127,500.00 – $139,999.00
Denver, Aurora: $109,750.00 – $120,499.00
New Orleans, Baltimore: $99,750.00 – $109,499.00
Washington D.C.; PGC: $127,500.00 – $139,999.00
Denver, Aurora: $109,750.00 – $120,499.00
New Orleans, Baltimore: $99,750.00 – $109,499.00
As a passionate member of College Track’s team, you would be provided access to extensive benefits centered around three core areas of wellness: health care, work-life balance, and financial security. We believe time off is essential to success and provide up to 27 discretionary time off days (Sick and Vacation) in addition to 28 paid office closure and holiday days in your first year of employment. Learn more about benefits here (bit.ly/JpBs22) and learn more about the role by viewing the full job description here.
How To Apply
We’d love to get to know you. To apply, fill out the application and upload your resume. A cover letter is optional. You might consider submitting a cover letter if there is something you want to tell us about your experience that isn’t highlighted on your resume or if you are new to the fields of college access and college success. The priority deadline for this role is July 3rd. Applications will still be accepted after this date.
College Track is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. College Track does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression and strongly encourages all to apply.
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