Mgr, Program, Headstart

Hillsborough County Public Schools•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Manager, Program, serves as an administrator responsible for developing, implementing, and administering assigned programs. This is a quality assurance position that includes managing program requirements, policies, procedures, budgets, and evaluations. The manager supports supervisors, directors, teachers, and parents with program requirements and expectations, coordinates strategies with other departments, and represents programs on boards and advisory committees. The role also collects and analyzes data, prepares written reports, and exercises independent judgment. The position supervises assigned clerical staff and subordinate professional personnel, providing overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of assigned teams. Supervisory duties include interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, evaluating performance, addressing complaints, and resolving problems in accordance with district policies and applicable laws. The position requires travel to school sites, work locations, and community organizations throughout the district. Physical activities include standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing; lifting up to 10 pounds; and reaching with either hand, including overhead.

Requirements

Three years of increasingly responsible experience in social service or education program development, implementation, or evaluation, unless substituted by college credit on a year-for-year basis.
Relevant and current computer software knowledge.
Ability to read and interpret general business and professional journals, technical procedures, or regulations.
Ability to write reports, correspondence, and manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers and the public.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts, including percentages and proportions, and apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, listen and comprehend, keep others informed, and select appropriate communication methods.
Ability to provide direction, include subordinates in planning, give performance feedback, and develop subordinate skills.
Ability to travel to district school sites, work locations, and community organizations.
Ability to perform physical activities including standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing; lift up to 10 pounds; and reach overhead with either hand.

Nice To Haves

Experience in management information systems and data collection and analysis.
Knowledge of educational systems.

Responsibilities

Manage program requirements, policies, and procedures.
Maintain knowledge of written information necessary to implement programs.
Assist supervisors, directors, teachers, and parents with program requirements and expectations.
Act as a liaison and coordinate program strategies with other departments.
Coordinate budgets and maintain fiscal responsibility for program funds.
Develop hiring and training programs and manuals as needed.
Supervise assigned clerical staff and subordinate professional personnel; direct, coordinate, and evaluate assigned teams.
Interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems.
Assess programs and provide follow-up through written reports.
Exercise high-level independent judgment.
Serve on boards and advisory committees for agencies, community organizations, universities, and the Florida Department of Education.
Collect and analyze data and prepare written reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel to school sites, work locations, and community organizations throughout the district.
Plan and organize work, prioritize activities, use time efficiently, plan for resources, set objectives, and integrate changes.
Manage project plans, coordinate projects and teams, communicate changes and progress, and complete projects on time and within budget.
Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, promote quality, apply feedback, and monitor work quality.