8251 - 21st CCLC Project Director

Primary Purpose

Oversee all aspects of the development, implementation and management of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: Master's Degree required in education or related field
• Special Knowledge/Skills:
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organization and time management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • High degree of computer proficiency using Microsoft Office
  • Experience with child development and effective parenting techniques
  • Experience working with families that have diverse cultures and economic backgrounds
  • Experience with fiscal/budget management, data reporting, and implementing and managing 21st CCLC sites

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Articulate the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program Vision, Mission, and Objectives to staff, administrators, students, families, and community leaders to generate support identifying problems and generating solutions through collaborative discussions in regular meetings
• Using the ACE program manual as a guide, coordinate the 21st Century Community learning Centers Program implementation at each Center with the Campus Coordinator
• Create, publish and implement effective procedures and policies to ensure a successful program
• Serve as Liaison for TEA, District, and Center in regards to the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program
• Secure community resources supportive to the after school programs and capable of augmenting grant funded activities
• Ensure program variety remains unique and challenging
• Respond to concerns of participating campus administrators and service providers
• Generate an evaluation plan with TEA
• Attend all required 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program trainings, Webinars, Conference Calls, and Meetings
• Establish and monitor each center budget and overall budget for operations
• Prepare and provide reports as required while maintaining appropriate compliance and data activities
• Perform other job related duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress; interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions
• Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Frequent prolonged and irregular hours; Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; steady phone interactions; moderate standing, walking, and bending