Assistant Program Director

Acacia Network • New York, NY

387d • $40,000 - $40,000

About The Position

The Assistant Program Director at Acacia Network plays a crucial role in supporting the Program Director in the planning, coordination, supervision, and implementation of projects and activities aimed at serving youth in school-based programs. This position is integral to ensuring the effective delivery of services and the overall success of the department's initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred or Associate's degree.
• 3-4 years of job-related youth development experience with demonstrated leadership and supervision competence.
• General knowledge of DYCD and DOE services and system management is recommended.
• Skills in design, scheduling, and programming with creativity and conceptualization.
• Experience in strategic planning and monitoring supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, especially in critical situations.
• Ability to prepare and control budgets and administer programs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in managing personnel through subordinate professional or supervisory staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Director with overall planning and coordination of departmental activities.
• Supervise and monitor staff involved in youth development programs.
• Prepare and monitor the operations budget, ensuring fiscal controls are applied appropriately.
• Conduct analyses of organizational and administrative problems and recommend effective solutions.
• Manage research and evaluation projects as directed by the Program Director.
• Coordinate the office's long-range strategic planning process and policy development activities.
• Assist in the selection, delegation, and evaluation of support staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree