Program Manager - South Region

CALIFORNIA TEACHING FELLOWS FOUNDATION•Fresno, CA

1d•$83,000 - $83,000•Onsite

About The Position

Implement quality programs that align with program goals and meet the needs of both the foundation and school partners. Provide ongoing support, implementation and strategic guidance to programs in accordance with company guidelines and policies. Develop and direct plans of action designed to enhance overall programing. Work cooperatively with the Senior Site Liaison and District Partners for the implementation, support, and communication of after school action plans. In cooperation with the Senior Site Liaison, draft, oversee and direct the organization’s efforts toward the implementation of the annual plan of action. Regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment over matters relating to program strategic development and planning, including participating in the formulation of applicable company policies relating to programing strategic development. Mentor and support Site Liaisons, Site Leads and Tutors. Manage program staff by developing and maintaining positive relationships, addressing concerns related to staff turnover and work to improve tutor retention rates in support with Site Liaisons. Provide coaching to staff based on the needs identified by Liaisons. Assist the L&D department in conducting new hire training by region. Support the Programming team in interviewing and placing staff. Develop and deliver training programs to staff, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge necessary to perform their duties effectively. Under the direction of the Senior Site Liaison, and in partnership with the Site Liaison, oversee the activities of afterschool programs. Inspire staff to be invested and committed to the organization's mission and goals. Develop professional development plans for the staff to ensure the program maintains a high level of quality. Coordinate employee training and professional development to ensure personnel, including managers, are up-to-date with current educational trends and best practices. As directed, assist the human resources department with company recruitment efforts. Regularly review Paycom for job applicants assigned to your region. Schedule initial interviews of job applicants for placement consideration at assigned after school program sites. Make hiring decisions from qualified job candidates and facilitate the placement of new hires. In cooperation with the company human resources department, prepare new hires for their initial job placement. Assign temporary placement of substitute personnel at job sites where employee absences were reported. Reclassify existing after school program site personnel as required, such as changes in employment status, demotion, promotion, and job reassignment. Perform additional duties as directed by the Senior Site Liaison; offer feedback and suggestions on proposed actions and decisions that could enhance afterschool program efficiency and operations; participate in professional training and development activities, as needed or requested; and regularly attend company staff and management meetings.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred or 3-5 years of direct related work experience, including work associated in the public educational field is preferred
Experience working with children in the field of youth development and community service is highly preferred
Prior afterschool program management experience
Must have prior management and supervisory experience, including skills in the area of general human resource management, working with and supervising personnel, maintaining and working with a budget, and meeting set goals, objectives, and deadlines
Must have prior organizational strategic development experience, including the development of strategic plans, goals, objectives
Must possess a California Class C driver’s license in good standing
Must possess a genuine desire to see youth aspire in their educational accomplishments and goals
Must be able to communicate in and understand the English language with knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
Must be able to demonstrate exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Must be able to lead and motivate groups and individuals
Must be able to think creatively and strategically to successfully mediate and negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally
Must possess strong project management skills and be able to balance competing priorities, complex situations, and tight deadlines
Must possess excellent skills in word processing, working with databases, and using Microsoft Office products and be efficient with Google suite
Must possess high business ethical and moral standards, attributes of honesty and trustworthiness, respect and sensitivity of others, cultural awareness, flexibility, and sound work ethic
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
Must be able to multi-task various assignments given
Must be able present to large groups of people

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children in the field of youth development and community service is highly preferred
Prior afterschool program management experience

Responsibilities

Implement quality programs that align with program goals and meet the needs of both the foundation and school partners
Provide ongoing support, implementation and strategic guidance to programs in accordance with company guidelines and policies
Develop and direct plans of action designed to enhance overall programing
Work cooperatively with the Senior Site Liaison and District Partners for the implementation, support, and communication of after school action plans
Draft, oversee and direct the organization’s efforts toward the implementation of the annual plan of action
Mentor and support Site Liaisons, Site Leads and Tutors
Manage program staff by developing and maintaining positive relationships, addressing concerns related to staff turnover and work to improve tutor retention rates in support with Site Liaisons
Provide coaching to staff based on the needs identified by Liaisons
Assist the L&D department in conducting new hire training by region
Support the Programming team in interviewing and placing staff
Develop and deliver training programs to staff, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge necessary to perform their duties effectively
Oversee the activities of afterschool programs
Inspire staff to be invested and committed to the organization's mission and goals
Develop professional development plans for the staff to ensure the program maintains a high level of quality
Coordinate employee training and professional development to ensure personnel, including managers, are up-to-date with current educational trends and best practices
Assist the human resources department with company recruitment efforts
Schedule initial interviews of job applicants for placement consideration at assigned after school program sites
Make hiring decisions from qualified job candidates and facilitate the placement of new hires
Prepare new hires for their initial job placement
Assign temporary placement of substitute personnel at job sites where employee absences were reported
Reclassify existing after school program site personnel as required, such as changes in employment status, demotion, promotion, and job reassignment
Offer feedback and suggestions on proposed actions and decisions that could enhance afterschool program efficiency and operations
Participate in professional training and development activities, as needed or requested
Regularly attend company staff and management meetings