Director of Education

ENLACE CHICAGO-posted 5 months ago

$85,000 - $95,000/Yr

Full-time • Senior

Chicago, IL

101-250 employees

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The Director of Education drives Enlace’s participation and leadership in educational policy, programming and convening to build community and organizational capacity. The Director is responsible for guiding Enlace’s involvement at education-focused tables and with partners in Little Village and with other local/state partners. The Director is also accountable for all stages of educational programs development; including planning, designing, implementation, and evaluation. The Director collaborates with other Enlace Directors and staff to align and connect work across departments to increase organizational impact in the community. This leader ensures education programs and initiatives champion opportunities for educational advancement and economic development of Little Village residents, building a strategic vision for growth and sustainability.

Provide strategic oversight of program planning, design, implementation and evaluation for the Education Department.
Facilitate strategic planning for the Education Department, focusing on integrating long-term community education goals outlined in the Little Village Quality of Life Plan.
Ensure that programs comply with all federal, state, and local grant requirements including developing protocols, policies, and structures for monitoring ongoing grant compliance.
Supervise Associate Education Director, providing overall direction and overseeing work plans.
Attend Enlace monthly Staff Meetings, Directors Meetings, Leadership Team meetings, and other relevant team and organizational meetings.
Create and maintain a calendar of benchmarks and deadlines related to program implementations, deadlines and reports.
Maintain and build new partnerships with school administrators, community partners, and educational networks.
Develop and nurture meaningful relationships with educational stakeholders to assess community needs and interests.
Cultivate a culture of leadership and growth by facilitating opportunities for reflection on educational policy and practices.
Design and lead the overall evaluation plans for Education programs, working collaboratively with the Director of Data and Impact.

Minimum of 8-10 years of relevant management and leadership experience in a school, educational or non-profit setting.
Management level experience in program management, budget management, grant compliance, and grant reporting.
Master’s Degree in an Education, Public Policy/Public Administration, Non-Profit Management or Social Services field preferred.
Excellent communication and organizational skills; including strong writing, research and presentation skills.
High level of understanding and/or experience with the community schools model, parent engagement, and best practices in youth development.
Experience working with or within Chicago Public Schools.
Demonstrated experience in providing training and mentorship to direct program staff preferred.
Understanding of community development frameworks and practices.
Commitment to social justice and racial equity.
Experience and commitment to working with urban Latino and immigrant communities.
Ability to work some evening and weekend hours.
Valid driver’s license and a car.
Ability to speak, read, and write in both English and Spanish.

Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Life insurance coverage and short-term and long-term disability insurance at no cost.
Voluntary 403(B) retirement plan with a 1% contribution after a 90-day grace period.
96 hours of paid time off upon hire, with additional accrual after the 3rd month.
12 paid holidays with a Holiday week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

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