Summer Rising Program Manager

City of New York•New York City, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) supports youth and community services through contracts with a broad network of community-based organizations throughout New York City. The central task of DYCD is administering available city, state, and federal funds to a wide range of innovative, practical, and quality programs that positively impact youth and communities. Under the supervision of a COMPASS Deputy Director, the Summer Rising Program Manager will be responsible for monitoring over 25 sites and exercising independent action and decision making.

Requirements

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Responsibilities

Monitor and evaluate Community-Based Organization (CBO) COMPASS contractors.
Review and approve program plans.
Conduct site visits during the morning, afternoon and early evening hours.
Provide technical assistance and directs work improvement or corrective action for underperforming CBO contractors.
Advance knowledge of COMPASS sites by providing technical assistance and sharing resources to promote program quality.
Provide technical expertise to contractors in the development stages of their contracts and contract.
Evaluate contract performance reports, as well as agency fiscal documents to ensure contract compliance.
Make summary reports to higher administrative levels along with recommendations to improve program performance.
Prepare standard reports as designated by higher management.
Other projects and tasks as needed to support the COMPASS unit and its programs.