Assistant Director of Education & Enrichment Programs

Black Rocket•Laurel, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We think we are changing education. Kids just think it's cool. Black Rocket is looking for a dynamic leader to join our team! The Assistant Director’s primary role is to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction in all of Black Rocket’s enrichment and education programs. These programs include courses across multiple STEM domains, with a focus on technology. This position requires someone with the ability and experience to effectively manage people and projects in a variety of areas. Some out of state travel is required. The Assistant Director is required to be at Black Rocket headquarters in Freehold, New Jersey as needed (up to once per month). Join our cast of talented, creative people who care deeply about revolutionizing STEM education for the next generation of developers, tech leaders, and entrepreneurs. The company specializes in enrichment programs (camps/ after school). Black Rocket is an established company with the culture of a startup. We work hard at a fast pace, but also find time for fun. Culture highlights include a laid-back dress code, outdoor work spaces, work from home policy, company BBQs, and social events.

Requirements

Minimum of five years of experience.
At least two of those years in a supervisory or management position.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience in Strategic planning.
Experience in Project management and tactical execution of goals.
Experience in Staff training.
Experience in Business development or sales.
Experience in Teacher recruitment, scheduling, and supervision.
Experience in Online learning.
Experience managing educators, technology, and business staff.
Ability to work in a team with shared responsibilities and objectives.
Superior attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Customer oriented philosophy and customer service.
Strong presentation skills for conferences, workshops, and webinars.
High level of proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint or comparable Google programs.
Understanding and responsibility for budgets and department P/L.
Candidates must be located in the DC Metro Area and able to travel throughout Maryland and Virginia.

Nice To Haves

Masters preferred.
Additional Educational Certifications, such as Supervisor or School Leader.
Experience with summer camp enrichment or youth programs a plus!
Proficiency with database systems and their basic functions (Examples would be CRM, ATS, scheduling software, accounting software, etc.).
Experience with online learning management systems.
Knowledge of curriculum development theory and best practices.
Ability to seek and write Grants or RFPs.

Responsibilities

Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction in all of Black Rocket’s enrichment and education programs.
Effectively manage people and projects in a variety of areas.
Play a key role in ensuring that customer satisfaction and quality goals are met.
Be part of the team that is responsible for the development, administration, and operation of nationwide summer enrichment programs.
Recruiting and training of teachers.
Scheduling of classes.
Providing customer support with site visits.
Support either the sales or curriculum development teams in the off season.
Strategic planning.
Project management and tactical execution of goals.
Staff training.
Business development or sales.
Teacher recruitment, scheduling, and supervision.
Online learning.
Managing educators, technology, and business staff.
Work in a team with shared responsibilities and objectives.
Presentation skills for conferences, workshops, and webinars.
Understanding and responsibility for budgets and department P/L.
Additional Educational Certifications, such as Supervisor or School Leader.
Experience with summer camp enrichment or youth programs.
Proficiency with database systems and their basic functions (Examples would be CRM, ATS, scheduling software, accounting software, etc.).
Experience with online learning management systems.
Knowledge of curriculum development theory and best practices.
Ability to seek and write Grants or RFPs.