Director of Partnerships & Expanded Learning Opportunitites

ICEF Public Schools•Los Angeles, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Partnerships and Expanded Learning Opportunities provides leadership in developing, managing, and growing partnerships that offer high quality learning experiences outside of the traditional school day. This role is responsible for designing programs that expand student access to after school program & enrichment opportunities, specifically academic supports, arts, athletics, and wellness. Working in close collaboration with school leadership, community based organizations, and external partners, the Director ensures programs are impactful, equitable, and aligned with organizational goals. The ideal candidate is a galvanizing and tenacious relationship driven leader who cultivates and stewards partnerships across sectors while overseeing program development and implementation to ensure strong outcomes for students. The Director of Partnerships and Expanded Learning Opportunities operates as a data informed leader with experience in public education, a deep commitment to continuous improvement, and strong program management skills. They are able to translate vision into sustainable, high-quality programming that meaningfully supports student success. This position requires availability/on-call support during school breaks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Experience in after school administration, school leadership, or program leadership
Valid teaching/pupil personnel services credential
At least 5 years experience in leadership, teaching, and/or after school management
Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
Proven ability to lead, organize, and align multi-level systemic programs
High emotional intelligence, discretion, and people-first decision-making approach
Commitment to educational equity and ICEF’s mission
TB clearance
Background check clearance
Visionary leader with a passion for youth development
Commitment to equity, sportsmanship, and student-centered programming
Ability to balance strategic planning with day-to-day operations

Nice To Haves

master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as the main point of contact between ICEF Public Schools and after-school program providers
Facilitate consistent meetings with school sites and vendors to ensure program meets students’ academic, social, emotional, and physical needs
Conduct weekly site visits to monitor program quality, support implementation, and drive continuous improvement
Develop and monitor program schedules to align with grant requirements
Coordinate professional development and training in collaboration with program providers to enhance program effectiveness
Maintain accurate and up to date program records across all ICEF sites (e.g. registration forms, attendance sheets, early release forms, operational schedules, etc.)
Ensure compliance with requirements of ASES, ELOP, and 21st Century Community Learning grants
Oversee vendor submission of compliance reporting including but not limited to attendance tracking, expenditure reports, and program evaluations
Participate in ongoing training to remain current on grant policies and regulatory requirements
Collaborate with program providers and ICEF’s Director of Public Programs to ensure audit readiness and comprehensive documentation
Partner with necessary educational partners to ensure on-time submission of requested data and documentation
Serve as the primary contact person for compliance-related conversations with educational partners
Lead annual program evaluation including surveys of students, families, and program providers
Lead the design and implementation of internal after-school programming aligned with state compliance requirements, organizational goals, and student needs
Develop systems, structures, and curriculum frameworks to support high-quality internal programming
Collaborate with school leaders to integrate internal programs into the broader school community
Lead recruitment, training, and supervision of staff delivering internal after-school programming
Establish and monitor quality standards to ensure consistency and impact across all internal programs
Use data and feedback to refine and improve internal program offerings
Identify, cultivate, and expand strategic partnerships with community-based organizations, nonprofits, and external stakeholders
Develop and implement a partnership strategy that increases students’ access to high-quality enrichment opportunities
Identify and pursue funding opportunities, including grants, sponsorships, and collaborative initiatives
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align partnerships with organizational priorities and student needs
Support the development of proposals, reports, and partnership agreements to sustain and grow programming
Performs other duties as assigned.