Director of School Based Programs

Responsibilities

• Supervision and Management:
  • Coach, train, and provide capacity-building support for staff across all program sites.
  • Ensure adherence to programmatic standards and best practices.
  • Support a collaborative high school team that shares challenges, best practices, and resources.
  • Advance school goals, develop and execute quality programs and services.
  • Provide support to and supervision of high school directors within the portfolio.
  • Conduct regular staff supervision and team meetings.
  • Use site visits for informal and formal observations, to provide immediate feedback, and offer support and coaching for areas of improvement.
  • Review, interpret, and communicate regulatory requirements to staff; monitor and implement corrective action plans as needed.
  • Oversee program budgets and support directors in budget development and spending guidelines.
  • Manage HR functions in coordination with the Global Kids HR Director.
• Organizational Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Participate in the GK program leadership team, including providing input on programs, funding, staffing, organizational issues, and special initiatives and projects.
  • Aid in the hiring and training of GK staff.
  • Liaise with funders and program managers.
  • Manage confidential information in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
  • Collaborate with Global Kids cross-functional teams, including communications, marketing, and program staff, to align messaging, branding, and goals for maximum impact.
• Program Development:
  • Support the implementation of high-quality youth development, workforce development, and global educational programs across multiple schools.
  • Ensure that programs and services are aligned with the school’s goals, GK outcomes, and funder expectations, and meet benchmarks for success.
  • Collaborate with partners to support the evolving needs of the school community.
• Outcomes & Evaluation:
  • Conduct regular internal audits to ensure proper data collection, contractual, and regulatory compliance.
  • Ensure each school-based program conducts annual assessments and needs assessments that seek input from all stakeholders and determine programming based on the ongoing needs of students and families.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a related field and seven (7) years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience supervising personnel and managing staff across multiple sites.
• Experience managing multiple contracts with demanding performance measures and outcomes.
• Experience with or strong knowledge of the NYC Public Schools and Department of Youth and Community Development.
• Strong understanding of a wide array of NYC social service resources.
• Strong knowledge of global issues, political science, history, and social activism.
• Strong communication, writing, organizational, and technology skills.