Program Manager

About the position

New York Edge is seeking a passionate, knowledgeable, and mission-oriented individual to fill the role of Manager, After-School Programs. In this full-time role, you will have overall responsibility for the operation and success of 6 - 8 comprehensive after-school programs based in a K-12 school within the five boroughs. You will be responsible for contract compliance, training, implementation of enrichment activities and theme-based projects, recruitment of staff, scheduling of activities, daily supervision of Program Directors, record keeping and reporting, and assist with the planning and organizing special events and monitor budgeting. This position reports to the Borough Director of Program Operations.

Responsibilities

• Train Program Director in areas of recruitment, scheduling, staffing, program design, and Sports & Arts philosophy.
• Negotiate with Principals on issues of space, staffing, activities, etc.
• Speak to parents about incidents and general concerns.
• Conduct periodic site visits and provide feedback to Program Directors.
• Attend weekly meetings with Directors, other Program Managers, Office Personnel, Department Directors, Finance, Human Resources, Compliance, Data, Development and Communications.
• Assist Program Directors with program design.
• Conduct Program evaluations.
• Meet with Program Directors to establish quarterly goals and review overall program performance.
• Assess and evaluate program quality through site visits and discussions with Program Directors and school administrators.
• Facilitate resources and service allocation such as; access to snack, security and fingerprinting, etc.
• Build collaboration between key after-school stakeholders, especially site coordinators, principals, to support the institutionalization of after-school programs.
• Encourage and support Program Directors and line staff in their professional development.
• Assist Program Directors in the development of needs assessment within their school communities and monitor the implementation of strategies to address those needs.
• Work closely with Program Directors, school principals and other key stakeholders to ensure RoP is met.
• Ensure all programs within portfolio are compliant with DYCD, DOE and DOHMH regulations.
• Oversee fiscal management of programs, including analysis and completion of budgets, approval on expense reports and approving and issuing reimbursement to programs.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.
• Travel to multiple locations within NYC to meet and ensure New York Edge programs are meeting contractual obligations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required with preference in Education, Psychology, or Social Work.
• 18 college credits in the field of Education or SACC Certification highly preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years managing an after school or summer camp program.
• Minimum 1 year of work experience within urban education, including supervisory experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of DOE/Public School System
• NYC, NY State and Federal funding sources for after-school programs
• Program Evaluation and assessment
• Various organizations/networks involved in after-school programming issues
• Community development
• Fiscal planning