National Director of Programs

A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY:

The National Director of Programs leads the ASAS national program strategy, aimed at strengthening the impact of ASAS programming and experiences to ensure positive future outcomes for our youth. Provides strategic leadership and maintenance of national, regional and chapter comprehensive program models. Oversees the development and alignment of all programmatic resources under a unified youth development framework to drive social and emotional development and domain-specific skills for ASAS youth.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Development & Innovation

• Manage the development and implementation of high-quality and high-quality programs throughout the national network.
• Research and curate program content to meet diverse and broad programming objectives to fulfill organizational priorities.
• Manage the development of new content/programs in order to scale across the national network in a cost effective and efficient manner.

Evaluation

• Support collaborative, strategic and cross-departmental efforts to drive impact and organizational effectiveness through implementation of evaluation rubrics, Youth Program Quality Assurance (YPQA) initiative and other continuous quality improvement models.

Training & Leadership Development

• Manage the design, implementation and evaluation of onboarding, leadership, program development, and diversity and inclusion core curriculum programs.
• Manage the national training staff calendar to ensure all foundational trainings are implemented and evaluated throughout the year.

Partnerships & External Relations

• Develop and manage relationships with national stakeholders to strengthen ASAS’s external network and increase the implementation of evidence-based partnership models throughout our chapters.
• Act as one of the primary external representatives for ASAS within the youth development sector. This includes presenting at national conferences and cultivating new national, regional, and local partnerships.

Requirements

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

The National Director of Programs should embody ASAS’s core values: accountable, collaborative, transparent, proactive, and entrepreneurial. The National Director of Programs is a senior level leadership position, and the ideal candidate will possess:

• 10+ years’ experience in the field of nonprofit management with demonstrated success in youth development, education programs, evaluation, and organizational oversight.
• Deep understanding of the national non-profit, education landscape and a successful track record within the youth development and OST field.
• Excellent interpersonal and stewardship skills with the ability to passionately communicate ASAS’s mission and accomplishments.
• Demonstrated success developing and evaluating program models and successfully operationalizing innovative programs.
• Strong project management skills overseeing complex, multifaceted projects resulting in measurable successes and program growth.
• Proficient in using technology as a management reporting tool and experience working with information technology staff to develop and implement program evaluation systems.
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills, with ability to engage, inspire, build credibility and engender trust with diverse audiences.
• Experience working with community-based coalitions and organizations.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• An undergraduate degree is required.

This is a full-time, exempt position with a starting salary of $90,000-$110,000 per year. This role is based in Los Angeles and requires an in-office presence Monday-Thursday with the option to work remotely on Fridays, for a minimum of 40 hours a week with additional hours as needed throughout the year.

ASAS promotes a healthy work/life blend and offers a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• 99% coverage of Medical plan, with two tier options
• 99% coverage of Dental plan, with two tier options
• 99% coverage of Vision plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short-term and long-term disability options
• Life insurance
• Optional employee critical illness plan coverage
• 403 (b) plan, with employer match
• Substantial paid time off in the first 3 years with a progressive increase in years 4-5, and then again once you have been employed for over 5 years.
• Up to 25 paid holidays a year
• Discounted ticket program

ASAS is an equal opportunity employer and candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.