Associate Director, Education Programming - RiseBoro Youth Center (53439)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and support to the Adult Education Program Directors, Program Coordinators and Educational Specialist.
• Lead recruitment, hiring, orientation, and onboarding of qualified staff.
• Ensure contractual compliance and achievement of goals and outcomes across all educational programming.
• Oversee daily program operations and provide strategic and hands-on support to program staff; troubleshoot operational challenges.
• Conduct regular planning and supervision meetings; build staff capacity through training and coaching.
• Ensure program teams meet goals, adhere to deadlines, and maintain compliance with RiseBoro policies and contractual obligations.
• Monitor and evaluate program activities through observations, staff consultation, and data review; provide timely and constructive feedback.
• Guide staff in the developing and conducting needs assessment and implementing strategies that respond to stated needs.
• Define, measure, and evaluate program performance data; create continuous improvement based on performance data; prepare reports for tracking, monitoring and evaluation purposes.
• Build collaboration between key internal and external stakeholders and organizational partners to support the provision of services.
• Aid in program-related event planning and arrange for guest speakers to enhance programmatic offerings/activities.
• Afford outreach to target populations and liaise with appropriate community and government agencies regarding services.
• Collaborate with the Development Department to write and submit grant proposals as well as engage in fundraising opportunities.
• Lead efforts to enhance and expand Adult Education services to meet emerging needs of community.
• Assist in preparation and monitoring of annual program budgets and budget modifications; ensure budget adherence throughout the year.
• Represent the agency at DYCD, NYSED, and other funder-required trainings and meetings.

Competencies

• Strong contract and performance management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise staff effectively.
• Pioneered ability to energize, motivate, and engage staff.
• Proven ability to think creatively and innovatively.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and client service skills.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively.
• Ability to lead with a compassionate and collaborative approach.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Able to aim beyond program mandates and expectations for the overall benefit of the program and clients served.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Commitment to RiseBoro’s mission, vision, and values.
• Demonstrated commitment to work that supports communities who have experienced systemic oppression and bias (e.g. people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice-involved persons, etc.).

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• A minimum of three (3) years of professional experience working with adult education programs.
• Teaching experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.