Assistant Director - External Compliance

Harris County Department of Education•Houston, TX

About The Position

Manage the development, implementation and evaluation of the CASE for Kids afterschool programs service portfolio. Monitor personnel, client outreach, assigned budgets and strategic partnerships. Ensure compliance with program funders and grant requirements. Support the CASE for Kids Director in achieving division objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
Knowledge of program planning, administration, fundraising and grants management
Analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner
Ability to interpret and integrate policy, procedures, and data
Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of software required to support planning, accounting, reporting and analyses
Exemplary communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records
Minimum three years experience in business or not-for-profit management or administration
Minimum of two years in experience working with afterschool programs

Responsibilities

Assist the division director in strategic planning, management and operations of the division.
Oversee planning and implementation of grant funding including but not limited to: Americorps, Community Block grants, American Rescue Plan (ESSR III), Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers.
Supervise and evaluate performance of assigned staff.
Articulate the department and division mission, goals and objectives to the community and secure support in achieving them.
Monitor partner organizations’ and schools’ compliance with division standards.
Develop and monitor budgets, grants, forecasts, plans and reports.
Implement policies and procedures to assure efficient program operation and compliance with contractual agreements.
Oversee contracts and ensure compliance with internal regulations and procedures.
Identify, collect, analyze and interpret program, financial, and market data.
Communicate as needed with financial institutions and contacts.
Serve as liaison between public and private strategic partners and HCDE CASE.
Assist CASE director in developing financial systems to program activities and to provide technical assistance to service providers and provide administrative support.
Perform other duties as assigned.