About the Role
Title: Senior Association Director -- Compliance & Systems
Reports to: Vice President of Youth Development
Position Type: Full Time Exempt
Under the supervision of the Vice President of Youth Development, the Senior Association Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for measurement, data systems, accreditation and continuous improvement across YMCA Youth Development programs.
This role is responsible for designing and managing data infrastructure, performance measurement systems, and youth development information systems that enable high-quality, evidence-based programming. The position ensures that program decisions are driven by data insights, aligned with YMCA, District Partners, American Camping Association (ACA) and Early Education & Care (EEC) priorities, and focused on improving outcomes for youth and families.
The Senior Association Director will lead the development of a unified approach to data collection, analysis, and reporting across afterschool, camp, and summer learning programs, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and actionable insights. This role partners closely with program, operations, and external stakeholders to strengthen accountability, demonstrate impact, and support continuous program improvement.
In alignment with the mission and strategic priorities of the YMCA of Greater Boston, this position advances a culture of data-informed decision-making that strengthens youth outcomes, operational effectiveness, and system-wide learning.
Key Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Afterschool & Summer Program Oversight
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for a portfolio of afterschool programs and summer day camps
- Ensure programs meet or exceed goals in enrollment, quality, and impact across all participating sites.
- Maintain a high-quality standard for licensed care and drive implementation of best practices in youth development, academic support, and SEL.
Youth Development Measurement Strategy
- Develop and implement a comprehensive measurement framework for youth development programs across the Association.
- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to youth outcomes, program quality, enrollment, attendance, and engagement.
- Ensure alignment of metrics with YMCA standards, school district goals, EEC requirements, and funder expectations.
Data Systems & Infrastructure
- Lead the strategy, implementation, and optimization of Youth Development information systems and data platforms including UpBup.
- Ensure integration and consistency across systems used for enrollment, attendance, staffing, and program outcomes.
Standards & Compliance
- Support accreditation and licensing, leading maintenance and expansion of alignment with ACA, NAEYC, EEC, and DPH standards
- Ensure alignment of data systems and reporting with YMCA, EEC, DPH, and ACA requirements.
- Lead reporting processes for internal leadership, funders, and external stakeholders with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.
Data Analysis & Reporting
- Oversee the collection, validation, and analysis of program data across all Youth Development sites.
- Design and deliver dashboards, reports, and visualizations to inform leadership decision-making.
- Translate data into actionable insights for program improvement, resource allocation, and strategic planning.
Continuous Improvement & Evaluation
- Build systems to support ongoing program evaluation and continuous quality improvement.
- Partner with program leaders to interpret data and implement improvement strategies.
- Monitor program effectiveness and support replication of best practices across sites.
Program Performance & Accountability
- Partner with Youth Development leadership to ensure programs meet performance targets for participation, quality, and outcomes.
- Support site leaders in using data to drive daily operations and program enhancements.
- Establish routines and structures for regular performance review and accountability.
PARTNERSHIP & COLLABORATION
Internal Collaboration
- Collaborate with program, Finance, IT, and operations teams to align systems, reporting, and strategic priorities.
- Partner with Youth Development leaders to build staff capacity in data use and interpretation.
External Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as a key liaison to partners on data sharing, reporting, and performance alignment.
- Support grant reporting and impact measurement for public and private funding sources, ex. Afterschool and Out of School Time (ASOST) grants, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Commonwealth Care for Children (C3) funding
TEAM LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT
Staff Supervision & Development
- Lead and develop a team responsible for data management, analysis, and system administration.
- Build staff capacity in data literacy, performance management, and continuous improvement practices.
- Provide coaching and leadership to ensure strong execution and professional growth.
FISCAL & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Data & Systems Investment Strategy
- Oversee budgets related to data systems, tools, and analytics resources.
- Evaluate and recommend investments in technology and infrastructure to support scale and efficiency.
- Partner with leadership to align funding strategies with measurement and data priorities.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
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.
- Demonstrated 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.
- Familiarity with EEC and multi-site program operations strongly preferred.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex data clearly to diverse audiences.
- Experience with data visualization tools, databases, and reporting platforms.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Must be able to travel between school sites, YMCA locations, and administrative offices.
- Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required to support events, training, or family engagement activities.
- Ability to physically and verbally interact with youth, families, and staff in a variety of educational and recreational environments.