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Priority Deadline: February 16th, 2026 (Applications will still be accepted after this date)
College Track is a comprehensive college completion program. Our students benefit from a 10‑year integrated program that helps them overcome obstacles on the path to a bachelor’s degree and a meaningful career. We offer academic, financial, and personalized support over 10 years to help students persist through college and graduate.
What began in 1997 with 25 students in East Palo Alto has grown into a national movement of more than 5,400 scholars and alumni who are driving change in their families, campuses, workplaces, and communities. Today, we operate 13 centers rooted in communities across California, Colorado, Louisiana, and the D.C. Metro Area, with our newest site opening in Baltimore, thanks to a bold partnership with the Baltimore Ravens, M&T Bank, and Baltimore City Public Schools. To learn more, please visit www.collegetrack.org.
Our Impact
Our scholars are leaders on more than 300 college campuses nationwide, including at partner institutions like Middlebury College, Tulane University, Bowie State University, and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. They graduate at rates that are three times the national average for first-generation students, proving what’s possible when talent meets opportunity. One year after college, 80 percent of our alumni are employed, and by age 30, they earn an average of $89,823—outpacing the national median and demonstrating the long-term economic mobility a bachelor’s degree unlocks.
These outcomes are the result of a deliberate approach that supports scholars to minimize student debt, secure paid internships, and reduce the need to work excessive hours while in school—ensuring they can focus on learning, leadership, and personal growth. By preparing our scholars to capture the full value of their degree, we position them to thrive in the 21st-century economy and lead lives of opportunity, choice, purpose, and power.
Our Values
At College Track, our values drive the way we do our work, and we look for individuals who share our passion. We blend an entrepreneurial spirit with our nonprofit roots, cultivating a dynamic culture where everyone's contributions are valued and encouraged.
Position Overview
The College Counselor & Advisor plays a central role in delivering on College Track’s 10-Year Promise by supporting scholars to navigate their postsecondary journeys with clarity, confidence, and purpose. This cross-functional role merges leadership development and college counseling into one position, responsible for both group facilitation and personalized advising. Reporting to the College Counseling Director, the College Counselor & Advisor works in close partnership with the Academic Advisor to co-lead the development and implementation of each scholar’s Consolidated Education Plan (CEP); a dynamic, multi-year roadmap that integrates academic progress, social-emotional growth, and postsecondary goals.
The College Counselor & Advisor facilitates College Track’s LEAD curriculum and college readiness programming, helping scholars explore their purpose, develop leadership skills, and complete critical college access milestones. They also provide individualized college advising to a caseload of scholars, guiding them through the complex process of preparing for, applying to, and enrolling in and matriculating to college and a commitment to co-creating an integrated, scholar-centered experience in partnership with site teams and families.
Primary Responsibilities
LEAD Curriculum Facilitation and Individual Scholar Counseling
o Deliver dynamic workshops and experiences across the five LEAD pillars: College Preparation, Career & Purpose, Social-Emotional Wellness, Academic Skills, and Financial Literacy.
o Facilitate age-appropriate college access and leadership development content in group settings, integrating culturally responsive and trauma-informed practices.
o Engage in ongoing intellectual preparation to adapt LEAD and college-readiness content to meet diverse scholar needs and contexts.
o Leverage feedback and data to iterate and improve session delivery.
o Provide 1:1 college counseling and case management for a caseload of scholars, supporting them through all aspects of the college access process, including application planning, financial aid, college fit and match, and enrollment decision-making.
o Ensure scholars complete all required college milestones, including college visits, SAT/ACT, FAFSA/alternative site-based financial aid, personal statements, scholarship applications, and final college decisions.
o Track and report on college readiness indicators to inform supports and interventions.
o Maintain accurate records in College Track’s data systems to ensure timely, data-driven advising.
o Partner with Academic Advisors, College Thrive team members, and other staff to ensure seamless phase transitions and holistic support.
o Collaborate with school counselors, teachers, and community-based partners to build a coordinated network of support around each scholar.
o Implement College Track’s national college and university partnerships strategy with fidelity under the direction of the College Counseling and Partnerships Strategy team
o Partner with the College Access, Success, and Partnerships team to analyze matriculation and post-secondary scholar data in support of continuous improvement of our college counseling strategies
o Collaborate with colleagues and instructional leaders to continuously improve curriculum implementation through reflective practice, peer feedback, and shared planning.
o Co-develop and maintain the CEP alongside the Academic Advisor, ensuring it reflects each scholar’s evolving academic, social-emotional, and postsecondary goals.
o Support scholars in identifying their purpose, strengths, and support needs, both in school and in life, and integrate these into their CEP planning.
o Coordinate regularly with Academic Advisors to align on scholar supports, college readiness benchmarks, and transition planning from high school into the College Thrive phase.
o Facilitate structured scholar reflection and check-ins using the CEP as a tool for ongoing development.
o Build strong, trusting relationships with scholars and families that foster identity, agency, and high expectations.
Qualifications - First and foremost, the College Counselor & Advisor will be a fierce advocate for College Track’s mission to equip scholars confronting systemic barriers to earn a bachelor’s degree in pursuit of a life of opportunity, choice, purpose, and power. Additionally, candidates bring with them the following skills, experience, and knowledge:
Compensation and Benefits
This position is full-time, hourly, with a full compensation range of $54,000.00 - $65,000.00 with the exact compensation depending on experience. All offers are dependent upon experience. However, as someone new to the role, you can expect an offer between $56,750.00 - $59,499.00 to ensure internal equity while leaving room for salary growth during your time in the position.
College Track provides 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 23 discretionary time off days (Sick and Vacation) in addition to 23 paid office closures and holidays in your first year of employment. Learn more about benefits here (bit.ly/JpBs22).
What Else You Should Know
This role is in-person Monday-Friday, 11am-7pm at our Baltimore Site.
While we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, we especially encourage applicants who identify as first-generation college graduates to apply for open opportunities on staff.
College Track is an equal-opportunity employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. College Track does not discriminate based on race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.
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Academic Advisor | Denver, CO
Priority Deadline is May 15th, applications will still be accepted after this date.
Are you passionate about closing the opportunity gap and supporting students on their 10-year journey from high school to college graduation?
College Track Denver is looking for a dynamic, scholar-facing Academic Advisor to join our team! If you are a natural educator who thrives on building deep relationships, has strong facilitation skills and wants to create roadmaps for student success, this is the role for you.
As an Academic Advisor, you won’t just be "checking boxes"—you’ll be a mentor, a curriculum expert, and a champion for equity. Keep Reading!
The Academic Advisor plays a critical cross-phase role in delivering College Track’s academic curriculum and advising scholars from high school through their transition into the College Thrive phase. Reporting to the Director of Program, the Academic Advisor works closely with College Counselor & Advisors, and the entire site-based team to ensure scholars are intellectually challenged, developmentally supported, and equipped with a consolidated education plan that evolves with them. This role blends instructional delivery, individualized advising, and data-informed practice to help scholars reflect on their academic progress, social-emotional development, and postsecondary goals. The Academic Advisor is a scholar-facing leader who drives equity and excellence in the day-to-day implementation of our 10-Year Promise.
Primary Responsibilities
Academic Curriculum Delivery and Intellectual Preparation
o Deliver College Track’s Academic Curriculum across grade levels, ensuring scholars are engaging in rigorous, relevant, and asset-based learning experiences that prepare them for success in high school, college, and early career.
o Engage in deep intellectual preparation to ensure content is contextually relevant and scholar-centered. This includes reviewing curricular materials in advance, adapting lesson plans to scholar needs, anticipating misconceptions, and preparing facilitation strategies that foster academic identity, critical thinking, and curiosity.
o Track and analyze scholar participation and learning data to inform planning, differentiate instruction, and ensure alignment with program expectations and milestones.
o Collaborate with colleagues and instructional leaders to continuously improve curriculum implementation through reflective practice, peer feedback, and shared planning.
Scholar-Centered Academic and Developmental Advising
o Co-create and maintain a holistic, multi-phase Consolidated Education Plan (CEP) for each scholar that supports their growth from high school to college and into the College Thrive phase.
o Support scholars in understanding their academic strengths and needs, and use this insight to guide individualized advising and success planning.
o Facilitate scholar self-exploration of their social-emotional development, mental health needs, and early college and career interests, using the CEP as a central tool for reflection, tracking, and planning.
o Leverage partners and external Community Based Organizations (CBOs) to align supports and ensure wraparound services for each scholar as defined by CEP.
o Work closely with College Counselors and College Advisors and College Thrive Coaches to deliver a seamless academic advising experience across all scholar phases and ensure alignment in postsecondary preparation.
o Lead proactive outreach and coordination with school counselors, teachers, and caregivers to build a unified support system around each scholar.
o Maintain a caseload of scholars, ensuring each scholar is seen, known, and supported across their academic and personal development journey.
o Track academic performance indicators (e.g., GPA, coursework, graduation requirements), interpret data to drive scholar-facing conversations, and implement timely interventions as needed.
Data-informed Practices
o Use scholar data routinely to inform intellectual preparation, instructional delivery, and individualized advising. This includes weekly and monthly review of both leading and lagging indicators.
▪ Key data points include, but are not limited to: GPA and course performance, Progress toward high school requirements (varies by state and district), Workshop and advising attendance, Progress on Consolidated Education Plan (CEP), Postsecondary readiness indicators (e.g. SAT/ACT completion, dual enrollment, FAFSA completion)
o Apply data insights to prioritize supports, adapt curriculum, and co develop action plans in collaboration with college counselors and advisors.
o Timely and accurate data processing and input on a regular basis
Scholar Engagement and Community Integration
o Cultivate a culture of belonging by building strong, trusting relationships with scholars and families through 1:1 advising, community events, and culturally responsive interactions.
o Facilitate small group and workshop experiences that center scholar voice and agency in their academic journey.
Qualifications
First and foremost, the Academic Advisor will be a fierce advocate for College Track’s mission to equip scholars confronting systemic barriers to earn a bachelor’s degree in pursuit of a life of opportunity, choice, purpose, and power. Additionally, candidates bring with them the following skills, experience, and knowledge:
Compensation and Benefits - The full salary range for this position is $60,500.00 - $72,500.00, with the exact salary depending on experience. As a new staff member, you can expect an offer between $63,500.00 - $66,499.00 to ensure internal equity while leaving room for salary growth during your time at College Track.
College Track provides 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 23 discretionary time off days (Sick and Vacation) in addition to 23 paid office closures and holidays in your first year of employment. Learn more about benefits here (bit.ly/JpBs22).
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College Track | Oakland, CA (Hybrid) | Full-Time ExemptCompensation: $200,000 – $225,000
College Track is seeking a Vice President of People & Culture to serve as the chief architect of our human capital ecosystem. We are at a pivotal inflection point, transitioning from a foundation of thoughtful design to a scaled, future-ready organization. We are seeking a visionary leader who can move beyond the status quo to evolve our existing people strategy into a high-impact engine for organizational growth.
Reporting to the Chief Finance and Operating Officer, the VP will serve as the leader of the People & Culture function and extension of the executive leadership team, ensuring that our "North Star" mission is mirrored in our internal culture, talent architecture, and organizational discipline.
The VP will be tasked with guiding the organization beyond functional management to drive enterprise-wide change. Success in this role is defined by your ability to:
Architect the Future: Transform long-term organizational ambitions into a sophisticated people roadmap, ensuring our talent pipelines are built for scale and sustainability.
Lead with Intention: Move beyond urgency to lead with clarity, ensuring that every people-related system—from performance frameworks to total rewards—is designed with consistency and impact.
Cultivate Executive Partnership: Serve as a high-level advisor to senior and peer-level leaders, guiding them through complex organizational design and talent decisions with a focus on long-term health and risk mitigation.
The VP of People & Culture will join an organization with strong momentum, a clear strategic direction, and a thoughtful foundation already in place—alongside a meaningful opportunity to elevate execution, consistency, and enterprise alignment. This includes:
A multi-year people strategy with defined priorities, KPIs, and quarterly deliverables
An organization at an inflection point, with the opportunity to translate strategy into enterprise-wide practices, behaviors, and systems
Core HR infrastructure that will benefit from continued refinement, stabilization, and scaling across compliance, payroll, leave, and employee relations
A diverse, mission-driven, and largely early-career workforce, with the opportunity to strengthen employee experience, engagement, and retention at scale
A collaborative and committed senior leadership team seeking a strategic partner in organizational design, talent strategy, and workforce planning
1. Architect and Steward Enterprise People Strategy
Own and evolve the organization’s multi-year People Strategy, ensuring tight alignment between workforce planning and College Track’s programmatic goals.
Ensure full alignment between people strategy, organizational design, and business priorities
Translate long-term vision into clear strategic priorities, sequencing, and execution roadmaps across the organization
Bring an external, forward-looking perspective on workforce trends and the future of work to ensure continued relevance and competitiveness
Serve as a strategic advisor to the executive team, influencing enterprise-level decision-making on talent, structure, and organizational direction
Serve as a strategic "North Star" for the Senior Leadership Team, bringing a forward-looking perspective on workforce trends and organizational effectiveness
2. Lead Organizational Design, Workforce Strategy, and Change Management
Lead organizational design efforts to ensure structures, roles, and operating models support scale, clarity, and accountability
Develop and drive long-term workforce strategy, including workforce planning, capability building, and leadership development
Partner with senior leaders to align team structures and talent strategies with evolving organizational needs
Lead enterprise change management efforts, ensuring the organization can effectively adopt and sustain new ways of working
Establish frameworks that define high performance and enable consistency across teams and geographies
Design and implement integrated, scalable systems across the entire employee lifecycle (Attraction, Development, Retention, and Succession)
Shift the People & Culture function from a service provider to a strategic partner, optimizing vendor relationships and internal systems to drive data-informed decision-making
Define and establish frameworks for organizational accountability, connecting high performance to professional development and total rewards
3. Design and Institutionalize Scalable People Systems
Design and institutionalize integrated, scalable people systems across talent acquisition, performance management, total rewards, employee experience, and workforce analytics
Ensure systems are cohesive, data-informed, and aligned to enterprise priorities
Establish clear standards, processes, and governance that enable consistency and operational excellence at scale
Assess and optimize how work gets done across the People function, including systems, vendor partnerships, and team structure
Use data and insights to inform decision-making, measure impact, and drive continuous improvement
4. Elevate Employee Relations as a Strategic Enterprise Capability
Elevate employee relations as a critical enterprise function that shapes culture, mitigates risk, and enables leadership effectiveness
Oversee complex and sensitive employee situations with sound judgment, consistency, and legal integrity
Coach and equip leaders to effectively manage performance, provide feedback, and navigate challenging personnel decisions
Ensure the organization has clear, consistent, and values-aligned approaches to employee experience and conflict resolution
Strengthen trust, accountability, and clarity across the organization through strong people practices
5. Drive Communication, Alignment, and Leadership Effectiveness
Serve as a clear, confident, and influential communicator on complex people-related topics at the executive and organizational levels
Architect communication systems that ensure transparency, alignment, and a deep sense of connection across a diverse, distributed workforce.
Navigate differing perspectives with diplomacy and authority, aligning stakeholders toward shared outcomes
Strengthen leadership capability across the organization through coaching, guidance, and consistent expectations
Foster enterprise-wide clarity on performance, expectations, and organizational priorities
6. Shape Talent, Culture, and Employee Experience
Develop and drive a forward-looking talent strategy that strengthens College Track’s ability to attract, retain, and develop high-impact talent
Integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion into talent strategy, leadership practices, and organizational systems
Enhance employee engagement, experience, and retention across a diverse and distributed workforce
Lead and develop a high-performing People & Culture team, setting a strong standard for enterprise impact, service, and execution
Oversee People & Culture budgeting and resource planning in partnership with Finance
Foster a high-performing culture that is both inclusive and reflective of the communities we serve, ensuring our values are woven into the architecture of the organization rather than treated as a separate initiative.
Strengthen College Track’s Employee Value Proposition (EVP) to ensure we remain a destination for mission-driven talent in a competitive market.
What We’re Looking For
15+ years of progressive leadership experience with a proven track record of architecting people functions in complex, multi-state, or scaling organizations.
Executive Presence: Ability to influence, challenge, and partner with C-suite leaders, peer-level leaders, and with Board members as necessary.
Systems Thinking: A demonstrated ability to see the "big picture" and build durable structures that outlast any individual leader.
Analytical Fluency: The ability to use data not just to report on the past, but to predict and prepare for the future.
Expert Communicator: A direct, confident, and independent communicator who can navigate nuances and align stakeholders toward shared outcomes.
Deep expertise in employee relations, including navigating complex and sensitive situations with sound judgment
Ability to serve as a credible, influential advisor to senior leaders and drive high-stakes decision-making
Experience operating in fast-paced, evolving environments with a balance of urgency, strategic discipline and change management
Proven ability to coach and develop leaders in performance management and team leadership
Bachelor’s degree required
Preferred
Experience navigating organizational growth within both nonprofit and for-profit sectors.
Advanced degree (MBA, Org Development) or executive HR certification (e.g., SPHR, SHRM-SCP).
Multi-state HR leadership experience
Experience supporting organizations serving first-generation college students or historically underserved communities
This position is full-time exempt with a compensation range of $200,000–$225,000, depending on experience.
College Track provides access to extensive benefits centered around three core areas of wellness: health care, work-life balance, and financial security. Employees receive up to 27 discretionary time off days (sick and vacation), in addition to 28 paid office closures and holidays in the first year of employment.
Additional Expectations
Location: Bay Area presence strongly preferred; proximity to the Oakland office will support effectiveness in this role
Travel: Willingness to travel periodically to College Track sites
This leader will embody College Track’s values in action—fostering an environment where people feel connected to the mission, supported in their growth, and clear on expectations. They balance empathy with accountability and help build a culture where individuals and teams are both inspired and empowered to perform at their highest level.
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The Director of People Operations & Total Rewards is responsible for building and automating the people infrastructure that allows our organization to grow and perform at its best. This role strengthens core HR operations, oversees compensation and benefits, and ensures our systems, policies, and practices are effective, compliant, and mission-aligned.
College Track is a comprehensive college completion program that equips students from underserved communities to be the first in their families to earn a bachelor’s degree. We do this through a holistic, asset-based program that supports scholars over 10 years — from high school through college and into early careers.
Compensation: This position is full-time exempt. The full compensation range, by region, is listed below with the exact compensation depending on experience.
Full Ranges
As someone new to the role, you can expect an offer in the 2nd quartile to ensure internal equity while leaving room for salary growth during your time in the position.
Target Ranges
Benefits: As a member of our College Track nation, you would be provided access to extensive benefits which include, but are not limited to:
How To Apply [Priority Deadline of April 5th], applications will still be accepted after this date]
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. Applications will still be accepted after the priority deadline.
College Track is an equal-opportunity employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. College Track does not discriminate based on 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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