Assistant Director - Sotomayor Cornerstone (Bronx, NY)

About the Role

Phipps Neighborhoods, in collaboration with the New York City Housing Authority and the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development, operates a Cornerstone Community Center offering after-school, young adult, and senior programming along with special events and activities in partnership with local agencies and nonprofit organizations at no cost to participants. The Cornerstone model brings together a strong and active set of partners to address the needs of students, seniors, residents, and community members through a governance structure that relies on collaboration, partnerships, and access to resources under the guidance of community advisory boards.

The Assistant Director is a critical change agent who will work with school and youth development programs to leverage Phipps Neighborhoods and other local services, agencies, programs, and resources to ensure student and young adult success and positive social, educational, and health outcomes for seniors and community members. Cornerstone staff members work in a team structure, collaborating daily to meet the needs of students, young adults, seniors, and community members, creating a safe and engaging environment that supports academic and enrichment activities focused on social-emotional learning.

Location: Sotomayor Cornerstone (Bronx, NY)

Responsibilities

• Communicate with students frequently and effectively, connecting them to a range of services and programs inside and outside the school that address their physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development.
• With the support of the Program Director, monitor all aspects of the DYCD Cornerstone programming and initiatives.
• Model positive youth development practices and social-emotional learning competencies.
• Coordinate staff meetings with the Program Director and assist with the dissemination of organizational policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Observe and evaluate staff performance and provide or facilitate ongoing relevant professional development for staff with the support of the Program Director.
• Participate in data collection, management, and analysis on student outcomes, and use data regularly for continuous program improvement.
• Engage families and caregivers in supporting the education of their children and the ways in which academic outcomes are enhanced by serving the social-emotional and personal development needs of the child.
• Work closely with the Program Director to direct staff in establishing a common language, workplace culture, and program vision that aligns with the organization’s purpose and community impact goals.
• Assist with funder and/or agency reporting as outlined by the Director.
• Serve as community outreach personnel connecting stakeholders to the Center.
• Act as Center liaison to stakeholders in the absence of the Director.
• Co-create a strong sense of community that values respect, acceptance, and high expectations.
• Manage all data entry across programs and contracted data systems, including participant enrollment and attendance, ensuring all program goals and outcome targets are achieved.
• Ensure all records, including staff files, participant files, and program certifications, are up to date and in accordance with organizational and funding source requirements.
• Maintain office efficiency by planning and implementing office systems, layout, and equipment procurement; maintain and replenish inventory; check stock to determine inventory levels; and anticipate needed supplies.
• Ensure all related facilities and materials are well maintained and liaise with appropriate agency staff around facility maintenance when necessary.
• Evening and weekend work related to program needs, special events, and meetings may be required.
• Perform any and all tasks deemed necessary by the Program Director.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation, or a related field, and/or two years of college with 18 credits in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation, or a related field.
• 2+ years of administrative/supervisory experience.
• 2+ years of relevant experience, including at least one year working in an urban school environment in a youth development role; experience with elementary and/or middle school students is a plus.
• Knowledge and experience with DOHMH and DYCD regulations.
• Evidence of culturally competent practices and familiarity with NYC non-profits and social services.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse staff, student body, and families, as well as a team of professionals at the school and across the organization.
• Bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred.

Physical Demands

• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 lbs and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs, including the lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects such as outreach tables, chairs, and boxes of outreach materials.
• Occasional attendance at outdoor events may be required.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Sponsorship for an employment visa is not available at this time.