LTW Program Director

Position Title

LTW Program Director

Department

Learning to Work

Site/Location

Bronx Haven High School/Alfred E. Smith Campus

Job Classification (HR Use Only)

Exempt / Non-Exempt

Full Time / Part-Time

Salary Range

$70,000 - $75,000

Reports To

Department Director of High School Programs

MISSION STATEMENT

East Side House cares for the individuals, families, and communities we serve by expanding opportunities to live more fulfilling lives through education, career, and supportive services.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/ Objective

East Side House (ESH) is a community resource in the Bronx and Northern Manhattan. We believe education is the key that enables all people to create economic and civic opportunities for themselves, their families, and their community. ESH’s Learning to Work Program aligns with our mission by providing high quality programs and services within community centers and school partnerships.

Reporting to the Department Director for High School Programs, the LTW Program Director is responsible to oversee the execution and delivery of service as per the Learning to Work contract. As a member of the Learning to Work Department the LTW Program Director is expected to serve as a school administrator and direct the staff in service to the performance goals. This position’s direct reports include Student Advisors and an Internship Coordinator/Assistant Director and interacts with DOE Partners and other internal ESH Departments.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Department Director of High School Programs, the LTW Program Director, will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Oversee all daily operations of the program.
• Develop collegial relationships with School Principal, DOE staff and other community-based organizations, funding agencies, resource organizations, technical assistance providers
• Directly provide quality Supervision of East Side House support staff through monthly group meetings as well as individual meetings to discuss performance, strengths and challenges.
• Oversee student recruitment, assessment, attendance, and follow up
• Developing weekly quantitative and qualitative reports on program performance that includes attendance, post-secondary options and workforce development
• Maintain and organize all required records and files according to organizational and contractual requirements and applicable regulations.
• Manage budget (non-personnel) and submit requests in accordance with fiscal policies
• Hire/dismiss program staff and communicate staffing needs to Department Director.
• Initiate and organize functions such as special events, performances, parent events, field trips, etc.
• Analyze service delivery strategies and develop continuous improvement plans.
• Provide program data for requested reports.
• Ensure that program staff follow through on all planning, budgetary, scheduling and implementation tasks.
• Attend monthly School/ Community based meetings, administrative meetings, program trainings, staff development, and participate in and/or lead professional development trainings.
• Meet monthly with Department Director to receive and provide updates on programming and administrative tasks.
• Participate in civic and community building efforts and activities as assigned via East Side House Community Development.
• Other assignments as requested.
• Some evenings and weekends required.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.