Campus Director (ECS)

Chinese-American Planning Council•New York, NY

2d•$70,000 - $74,000•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1965, the Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) is a social services organization advancing the social and economic well-being of immigrant and low-income New Yorkers through holistic services and community-led impact. CPC is the nation’s largest Asian American social services organization and serves as a trusted community anchor to over 80,000 community members who are served by CPC annually through 50+ high-quality programs and services across 35 sites in New York City. The CPC Education and Career Services (ECS) division provides dynamic programs and activities that bridge youth and adults with their highest educational, economic, and leadership potential. ECS believes it is never too early or too late to start learning, which is why we use an asset-based approach to maximize clients’ current strengths. Whether in our schools, community centers, or internship sites, ECS creates equitable learning environments that promote leadership development, self-advocacy, and community building. Our programs equip clients with essential skills and experiences today so that they are empowered to take the next step tomorrow. This role specifically oversees the After-School Program (NDA Water’s Edge) at Waters Edge Educational Campus, which includes academic enrichment, cultural and recreational services. It also involves aspects of the NDA Healthy Families program, Career Ready (SYEP), and the Work, Learn and Grow Program (WLG), all aimed at supporting youth and families.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Prior experience working with High School youth in an after-school setting
Culturally competent professional committed to providing services in a manner that is sensitive to participants’ cultural heritage and traditions, life experiences, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
Strong work ethic and demonstrated passion for working with diverse populations, especially immigrant and low-income communities.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, time management, and decision-making skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and virtual platforms such as Zoom, Teams, and Webex.
Willingness to travel to worksites via public transportation.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Arabic, Spanish, or Chinese (Mandarin and/or Cantonese) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Act as a liaison between CPC and stakeholders, which includes funding agencies, school leadership, community members, and community partners.
Oversee program coordination of publicly funded youth development initiatives at Waters Edge Educational Campus HS.
Hire, lead and support a diverse and talented team of the program staff.
Plan and facilitation of the social-emotional learning, interactive projects-based learning, career-readiness, college readiness, and basic life-skills workshops, participant orientation and worksite orientation components.
Provide individualized guidance and counseling, case management services and internship placement based on interest/career goals.
Ensure the program meets target enrollment numbers, deliverables, and DYCD audit requirements.
Oversee family engagement, wellness education, workshops, referrals, and supportive services designed to strengthen family well-being.
In collaboration with school leadership, plan and develop project-based learning experiences tailored to meet the developmental needs of younger youth aged 14-15; and work-based learning experiences for older youth aged 16-24.
Cultivate a diverse portfolio of public, private, and non-profit worksites; develop community partnerships with other youth-serving and supportive service organizations.
Support school with implementing a comprehensive participant outreach, recruitment, selection, enrollment and placement strategy.
Administer program budget and monitor expenditures.
Ensure proper reporting and communications with government agencies.
Comply with DYCD policies and administrative procedures.
Promote a positive workplace culture; convene regular team meetings and check-ins with school leadership to assess program progress and challenges.
Assist the Director/Deputy Director of ECS, or school leadership with special projects and other strategic priorities as needed.