Program Director (Part-Time)

Program Director (Part-Time)

Job Description

Organizational Summary

Union Settlement is an East Harlem based nonprofit organization founded in 1895. For over 130 years Union Settlement has provided critical and innovative programming to children youth families and older adults. As a pioneer of the settlement house movement Union Settlement continues to meet the needs of the ever-changing East Harlem community through its core programs. Through these programs New Yorkers gain opportunities develop skills and become empowered to pursue and achieve their dreams.

Today Union Settlement provides services through 33 program sites in approximately 28 locations. Union Settlements current programmatic portfolio includes the following service areas: Early Childhood Education Youth Development and Opportunity Family Services (including the Family Enrichment Center the Family Childcare Network and the East Harlem Community Partnership NYC Benefits Adult Education Mental Health Services Older Adult Centers and Economic Development. Union Settlement serves more than 10000 individuals and nearly 1000 businesses every year.

Strengthened by a dynamic diverse and collaborative workforce of more than 350 employees Union Settlement also serves as a connector convener and advocate for East Harlem and its partners. To learn more about Union Settlement visit visit

Position:Program Director

Department:Youth Development & Opportunity

Reports to:Program Manager

Hours:Part-Time

Salary:$30 per hour

FLSA:Non-Exempt

Location:On-site (Compass High School)

Positions Reporting to this Role:Program Staff

The Program Director is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the program which is funded by ExpandED Schools. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the hiring training evaluation supervision and management of daily operations of a diverse staff ranging from seasoned activity specialists to high school interns. Additionally the Program Director is responsible for program development managing relations with schools and partners managing the programs budget and meeting all contractual ExpandED Schools obligations. The Program Director will be responsible for marketing the program to target communities and schools representing the program at off-site meetings and conferences and establishing relationships with colleges and universities. The individual will participate in grant writing and fundraising efforts on behalf of the program as needed.

Responsibilities:

Implement a program focused on social and emotional support activities tied to project-based learning.

Ensure ExpandED Schools reporting databases and systems are updated weekly including attendance work

scope program schedule and staffing.

Ensure Challenge Based Learning Clubs and Health and Wellness workshops which allow the students to learn

in smaller groups.

Create and maintain a welcoming productive and encouraging environment for participants their families and

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community members.

Ensure a strong relationship between the school day curriculum and the ExpandED program; conduct regular

meetings with the principal and key school staff and attend school and curriculum development training.

To generate support articulate the programs vision mission and goals to East Harlem CBOs school staff

administrators students families and community leaders.

Collaborate with families to solve problems.

Facilitate weekly team meetings with program staff and partners.

Lead monthly supervisory meetings with key staff to discuss performance strengths and challenges.

Host monthly parent meetings.

Manage other privately funded contracts.

Ensure program milestones are met.

Produce program reports as needed.

Participate in Youth Services programmatic departmental and agency-wide leadership staff meetings.

Additional duties assigned by the Deputy Director and Program Managers.

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Education/Social Work or related field preferred not required;

(OR) Associates degree in Child Development Elementary Education Physical Education Recreation or a

related field AND two years of direct experience working with children under 13 years of age including at least

one year in a supervisory capacity in a childcare program or related field of work;

(OR) School Age Child Care Credential or other Office-recognized credential specific to the school-age

developmental period AND two years of direct experience working with children under 13 years of age

including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a childcare program or related field of work;

At a minimum three years of experience in youth development programs providing educational enrichment

activities with demonstrated success providing services to elementary/middle school-age youth in a direct

service or supervisory role.

Knowledge of performance-based contracts.

Familiarity with ExpandED Schools-funded expanded learning/after-school programs is preferred.

Demonstrated experience practicing youth development principles and working with urban youth ages 5 to 16.

Demonstrated understanding of the challenges facing youth in an urban setting.

Ability and commitment to create a positive environment built on supportive relationships among staff and

students.

Capacity to empower staff to serve as role models for students and create a positive environment built on

supportive relationships among staff and students.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Strong demonstrated computer skills.

Demonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced challenging and constantly changing

environment.

Strong commitment to working with youth.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

C O REC OMPETENCI ES

• LeadingOthers:Creates asense ofurgency throughouttheorganizationontheimportanceofachieving
• Facilitating Change:Approaches challenges with creativity and flexibility. Demonstrates analytical thinking. Guides change to meet Union Settlements goals.
• Managing Performance:Evaluates and revises goals semi-annually with the team. Provides consistent supervision anddocumentsperformancehighlightsandconcerns
• ApplyingandDeveloping Expertise:Embraces and leads the team to achieve effectively
• CommunicatingandCollaborating:Listens well and actively engages with others with honesty and integrity and holdsteamaccountabletothesamestandard

Union SettlementsDiversityEquity&InclusionCommitment

Union Settlement is an equal opportunity employer. They do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion marital status age national origin physical or mental disability gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other status protected under federal state or local law.