Director of Community Education Programs [Adult Programs]

Needham Public Schools • Needham, MA

5d • $78,039 - $89,228

About The Position

Needham Public Schools is an inclusive, dynamic, and multicultural community seeking an energetic, skilled, and warm Director of Community Education Programs [Adult] to join our team. To enhance our goals of supporting every child, Needham Public Schools seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. About Needham Public Schools (NPS): NPS has a deep commitment to the success of our diverse students and families and to the professional accomplishments of its educators. Needham devotes itself to cultural proficiency, equity, and community collaboration to fulfill the vision of the Portrait of a Needham Graduate . This METCO district comprises 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 nationally-ranked high school serving approximately 5,500 students. NPS is committed to addressing equity in the district by focusing on improving academic performance for historically marginalized students and ensuring our schools are safe for every child and free of bias, bullying, and hurtful acts that demean and diminish. Read more about our equity work here . The Director of Community Education Programs [Adult] will develop, manage, and implement the Needham Community Education adult education programs. The Director will work to maintain, manage and promote existing offerings, while working to expand programming to meet the needs of all students.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or higher degree
• Minimum of two years of direct experience in planning, project development and/or community programming
• Expertise in educational needs assessment and program planning
• Experience with budget development and management

Nice To Haves

• Linkages with community organizations desirable

Responsibilities

• Program Development : identifying and curating a broad array of programs to appeal to adult community members with varying interests and availability; recruiting, hiring and supervising teachers and outside vendors
• Program Execution : preparing contracts with teachers and vendors; communicating with teachers and vendors about course descriptions, schedules, and policies; scheduling spaces and arranging for supplies and equipment; providing on-site presence to welcome instructors and participants, and to troubleshoot, especially at the beginning of each class session; making final decisions about class cancellations due to low enrolment and/or circumstances beyond our control; developing positive working relationships with school administrators, classroom teachers, specialists, support staff, and community members
• Marketing: writing copy for brochures, informational materials, email blasts, website updates, and promotional items for newspapers and school bulletins; editing, proofing, and preparing mailings; distributing marketing materials; promoting programs by speaking with community and school groups
• Customer Service: maintaining a positive relationship with staff and community members; responding promptly and professionally to inquiries; executing registration and participation systems that create a welcoming atmosphere to a range of students
• Development and Monitoring of Budgets : developing annual and seasonal budget by program area; monitoring budget carefully; working with accounting staff to ensure that financial procedures are followed
• Program Evaluation : collecting data that contributes to quality assessments and decisions about future planning (data to include enrollments, demographics, course evaluations, and programming requests)
• Planning and Program Improvement : working with NCE team to analyze combined data, conduct research and inquiry as needed to improve all aspects of community programs; working with NCE team to develop goals, objectives, and strategies for the department as a whole and for targeted program areas
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Director