Program Director

$80,000 - $90,000/Yr

Lake Tahoe Preparatory School - Olympic Valley, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Olympic Valley, CA

About the position

Lake Tahoe Preparatory School is seeking a dynamic and experienced Program Director with residential treatment experience. This role is responsible for the administration, management, and overall success of the school's residential life and outdoor/adventure programming, ensuring the well-being of students during their attendance. The Program Director will report directly to the Head of School and Assistant Head of School.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives for the LTP Residential Life program.
• Supervise program staff, providing leadership, guidance, and support to ensure effective program delivery and team cohesion.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including partners, funders, and community organizations, to enhance program visibility and impact.
• Monitor program activities, outcomes, and impact, using data-driven insights to continually improve program effectiveness.
• Prepare and present regular reports on program progress, achievements, and challenges to stakeholders and senior management.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
• Represent the organization at meetings, conferences, and events related to LTP.
• Maintain student discipline and follow-through with correspondence record-keeping relating to discipline.
• Coordinate new student and faculty orientation.
• Communicate directly with students, parents, and staff members, while maintaining records of all communications.
• Counsel students when necessary, working closely with the school's clinical team.
• Prepare and maintain the school's weekly activities and athletics.
• Handle student health and wellness, including dress code enforcement and sick policy enforcement.
• Supervise and evaluate the staff carrying out student activities and athletics.
• Ensure regular dorm inspections and damage reports are given to maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head and Assistant Head of School.

Requirements

• Minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree preferred.
• Proven experience in program management, with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills, with the ability to translate vision into action.
• Excellent financial management skills, including budget development, monitoring, and reporting.
• Demonstrated success in building and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in staff supervision, team development, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to articulate complex ideas to different audiences.
• Commitment to quality education and mental health and passion for making a difference in adolescents' lives.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including: 401(k), Dental Insurance, Flexible schedule, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization.