Program Director at MHEC

Title

Program Director

FLSA-Classification

Non- Exempt

Salary Range

$65,000

Reports to

Director of Post-Secondary Pathways

Location

Mott Haven Educational Campus

730 Concourse Village W, Bronx, NY 10451

Program

Student Success Center

Date

Immediate

Summary

East Side House, founded in 1891, is a 501(c) (3) organization that has served the South Bronx since 1963. The organization is dedicated to the community and focused on providing resources and opportunities. East Side House has identified that education is the foundation for economic improvement and through its youth education and technology programs it teaches skills to allow its students and clients to become more self-sufficient and independent. As a community resource the organization also provides services to families and a growing senior population. In 2020 the organization began food distribution as an additional way to provide economic support to the community we serve.

East Side House Settlement is a community resource in the South Bronx. We believe education is the key that enables all people to create an economic and civic opportunities for themselves, their families and the communities. We are seeking a dynamic, hard-working and team player who shares our passion for providing exceptional services to meet the needs of children and families in the South Bronx and Northern Manhattan communities.

The Student Success Center (SSC) is a youth-led college access program that works to sustain and grow college and career preparedness, planning, and applications. The SSC works with students from four high schools on the educational campus providing them with the necessary tools and resources to reach their post-secondary education goals.

Primary Functions

Duties and Responsibilities shall include but are not limited to the following:

• The day-to-day management including building and maintaining relationships with administration, faculty, staff, students, and families
• Develop collegial relationships with School Principals, DOE staff, and other community-based organizations, funding agencies, resource organizations, and 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, goals, outcomes, strengths and challenges.
• Develop quantitative and qualitative reports on ethe Student Success Center that includes attendance, supports provided by staff and Youth Leaders, as well as event documentation.
• Maintain and organize all required records according to organizational and contractual requirements and applicable regulations.
• Work closely with key constituents including DOE staff and CARA to support staff and students in supplemental programs and service
• Communicate effectively with students, direct reporting staff, peers, supervisors, and funders.
• Participate in department-wide collaborations including staff training, advocacy and seeks to foster cross-site collaboration with other programs.
• Lead and participate in administrative and staff meetings on a regular basis or as requested.
• Guide students towards removing barriers toward graduation, engage students in college preparatory activities, provide supportive services, and increase self-direction and self-sufficiency
• Plan and organize program activities to maximize program contract's goals and performance targets.
• Review all documentation related to students' progress for accuracy, completeness, and clarity.
• Plan support and attend Youth Leader Summer Training and Academic Year Conferences
• Provide data collection for Graduation, College, and lastly other post-secondary placements as an annual culminating report.
• Manage budget (non-personnel) and submit requests in accordance with fiscal policies.
• Ensure that program staff follows through on all planning, budgetary, scheduling and implementation tasks.
• Other duties or special projects as assigned by direct supervisor

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.

Required Skills/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in education, human services, or related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience with youth at risk and/or school setting with experience in post-secondary work.
• Experience in program administration including staff supervision and program implementation.
• Bi-lingual skills preferred
• Excellent verbal, analytical, written, communication, and organizational skills.
• Intermediate knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office including Word and Teams / Google Suite, Zoom, and other applications.
• COVID Vaccination Required

Competencies

• Teamwork
• Responsibility
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Leadership
• Integrity
• Result Orientation
• Problem Solving
• Organizational Competency

Expected Work Schedule

M-F 8am-4pm

Required Clearances

• Department of Education Fingerprint Clearance

Required Trainings

Required trainings as recommended by ESH and in partnership with DOE and CARA.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position will supervise assigned personnel, including front-line staff and support staff.

Work Environment

Business casual. This job operates in a school office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Travel

Local travel is expected for this position.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is generally a sedentary role; however, some filing and site visits are required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. Reasonable accommodations that allow a candidate to meet the requirements of the position will be considered.

To Apply

To be considered for a position with East Side House, visit our website: https://www.eastsidehouse.org/careers/

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

AAP/EEO Statement

ESH encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against based on any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.