LTW Program Director

EAST SIDE HOUSE SETTLEMENT•New York, NY

1d•$70,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

East Side House (ESH) is a community resource in the Bronx and Northern Manhattan that believes education is key to creating opportunities. The Learning to Work (LTW) Program aligns with this mission by providing high-quality programs and services within community centers and school partnerships. The LTW Program Director, reporting to the Department Director for High School Programs, is responsible for overseeing the execution and delivery of services as per the Learning to Work contract. This role involves serving as a school administrator, directing staff to meet performance goals, and interacting with DOE Partners and other internal ESH Departments. Direct reports include Student Advisors and an Internship Coordinator/Assistant Director.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Master’s degree preferred with at least 2 years of experience in youth-related work.
Experience in program administration including staff supervision and program implementation.
Knowledge of youth development principles.
Experience developing and managing relationships.
Demonstrated knowledge of community service/development.
Excellent verbal, analytical, writing, communication, problem solving and organizational skills.
Strong presentation skills and the ability to represent the organization.
Ability to work collaboratively with program and school staff.
Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office and other applications.
Employees must be clear to work at ESH. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks and/or screenings.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee all daily operations of the program.
Develop collegial relationships with School Principal, DOE staff and other community-based organizations, funding agencies, resource organizations, technical assistance providers.
Provide quality supervision of East Side House support staff through monthly group meetings as well as individual meetings to discuss performance, strengths and challenges.
Oversee student recruitment, assessment, attendance, and follow up.
Develop weekly quantitative and qualitative reports on program performance that includes attendance, post-secondary options and workforce development.
Maintain and organize all required records and files according to organizational and contractual requirements and applicable regulations.
Manage budget (non-personnel) and submit requests in accordance with fiscal policies.
Hire/dismiss program staff and communicate staffing needs to Department Director.
Initiate and organize functions such as special events, performances, parent events, field trips, etc.
Analyze service delivery strategies and develop continuous improvement plans.
Provide program data for requested reports.
Ensure that program staff follow through on all planning, budgetary, scheduling and implementation tasks.
Attend monthly School/ Community based meetings, administrative meetings, program trainings, staff development, and participate in and/or lead professional development trainings.
Meet monthly with Department Director to receive and provide updates on programming and administrative tasks.
Participate in civic and community building efforts and activities as assigned via East Side House Community Development.
Other assignments as requested.
Some evenings and weekends required.