Managing Director of Education Programs

Omega Community Development Corporation•Dayton, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Managing Director of Education Programs is a senior leader responsible for setting strategy, driving execution, and ensuring high-impact outcomes across Omega CDC's education programs, including Out-of-School Time, Student Success Planning, and Family Resource Coordination. As a key member of the leadership team, this role advances a cradle-to-career vision by aligning programs, partnerships, and resources to improve student and family outcomes across the Hope Zone Promise Neighborhood. The Managing Director leads a team of program directors, oversees multi-program operations and budgets, and ensures that initiatives are data-driven, community-centered, and scalable.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in education, social work, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in program management and supervisory roles, particularly in the field of education or youth services.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with partners and stakeholders.
Driver's license, insurance, and operational vehicle are required.

Responsibilities

Support the President of Omega CDC in monitoring progress against strategic plan deliverables and organizational policies established by Executive Leadership and the Board of Directors.
Execute strategic and operational plans, guiding day-to-day decision-making to ensure progress toward Education program goals and organizational priorities.
Collaborate with leadership and management teams to align cross-functional efforts, providing expertise on operations, systems, and program effectiveness.
Analyze educational trends and data to identify opportunities for program innovation and growth within the Hope Zone Promise Neighborhood.
Provide oversight of program planning, implementation, and evaluation to ensure alignment with organizational goals and community impact.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) across all programs; utilize data to drive decision-making, assess effectiveness, and hold teams accountable for outcomes.
Oversee the development and implementation of short- and long-term school and community engagement strategies that support student success.
Participate in Hope Zone Promise Neighborhood workgroups and events to ensure programs remain community-centered and responsive to student and family needs.
Identify and implement process improvements, systems, and technologies to increase efficiency, strengthen resource utilization, and support program outcomes.
Supervise Directors and Managers across Out-of-School Time, Student Success Planning, and Family Resource Coordination programs, ensuring strong leadership, accountability, and team development.
Oversee department budgets and financial performance, ensuring responsible fiscal management, alignment of resources with strategic priorities, and compliance with funding requirements.
Manage grants to ensure timely execution, budget adherence, and full compliance with grant requirements and reporting standards.
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
Represent Omega CDC at local, regional, and national levels, as requested by Executive Leadership.
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including school districts, youth development partners, and social service agencies.
Develop and execute partnership strategies with schools, neighborhood organizations, and key stakeholders to improve student and family outcomes.
Ensure the effective planning and execution of community and family engagement initiatives through appropriate team structures and systems.
Lead departmental efforts to strengthen family engagement, including promoting awareness of and alignment with school policies and expectations.
Oversee governance structures that incorporate parent voice and participation in program planning and decision-making.
Address community and stakeholder concerns proactively, driving continuous improvement in engagement and program delivery.