Program Director - After School - SONYC @Fort Greene Prep

University Settlement partners with 40,000 New Yorkers on the Lower East Side and in Brooklyn every year to build on their strengths as they achieve healthy, stable, and remarkable lives. For over 135 years, we’ve collaborated with our neighbors to pioneer highly effective programs that fight poverty and systemic inequality. Established in 1886 as the first Settlement House in the United States, we bring the values of that movement into the 21st century by meeting New Yorkers where they live, listening deeply to all perspectives, engaging with every individual holistically, and creating space for people to organize. Joining together with our neighbors to advocate for justice and equality, we help build community strength.

We work with New Yorkers of all ages. We infuse a commitment to civic engagement, equity, and communal action into each of our programs, which include early childhood education, mental health and wellness, benefits assistance and eviction prevention, adult literacy and education, healthy aging, community, and recreation centers, performing and visual arts, and youth development.

The Program Director will be responsible for the strategic oversight of programs and all day-to-day operations at one of these sites. The program will provide academic support; artistic, athletic, and cultural enrichment; and opportunities for family involvement. The position requires a creative, energetic, team-building leader committed to providing the highest quality of programming for children and families.

Responsibilities:  

• Set programmatic direction for after-school programs and services.  

• Manage all day-to-day operations of site  

• Maintain program compliance per funders’ regulations; be knowledgeable of funder regulations as well as DOH SACC regulations  

• Supervise, monitor and coach direct-service staff  

• Perform annual staff evaluations and submit timely appraisals to HR  

• Responsible for hiring new personnel following program and HR compliance protocols  

• Maintain consistent communication with supervisor about all programmatic issues  

• Monitor accuracy of attendance and data reporting, and maintain files  

• Develop and select curricula appropriate for the developmental needs of children in an after-school setting Develop and participate in high quality, relevant staff training  

• Develop and participate in high quality, relevant staff training 

• Ensure compliance with all funding sources and regulating agencies; prepare monthly reports of program information and data and other reports as needed  

• Track program expenses and work with Finance department to ensure proper fiscal procedures are in place  

• Work collaboratively with Department of Education staff, Principal, parent association, and other CBOs; contribute to efforts to improve school achievement  

• Ensure proper use of school facilities, and maintain effective communication with custodians, security and cafeteria staff  

• In conjunction with Supervisor, maximize parent and family involvement in program through parent advisory board, family workshops and events, and volunteer recruitment  

• Participate in advocacy efforts for after-school funding and other campaigns that affect the community Handle other duties as assigned by Supervisor 

• Handle other related duties as assigned by Supervisor 

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required.  

• Master’s degree preferred   

• Experience in an administrative role in an after-school program or another type of community-based program   

• Experience designing, implementing and evaluating project-based after-school programming   

• At least 2-3 years of experience supervising staff   

• Strong interpersonal skills, problem solving ability and crisis intervention skills   

• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 specifically, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook are required   

• Ability to think creatively, encourage enthusiasm and develop outstanding programs. Initiative, drive and programmatic vision expected   

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and in presentation formats   

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a collaborative management team   

• Youth development skills 

Work Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday, 10:00am - 6:00pm, 35 hours per week

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to our organization. We are an equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.