Program Manager

ABOUT US

New York Edge is the largest provider of after school and summer camp programs in New York City public schools. Each year, programs in academics including STEM, the arts, sports & wellness, and college access help 40,000 students develop leadership skills and succeed in school. Working parents count on our programs to provide safe and enriching environments for their children.

SUMMARY

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.

Schedule :

Monday - Friday / 10am - 6pm

Pay : 67,500 - $72,000

Job Type :

Full-Time, Year-Round

Essential Job Functions :

• 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 (provide diplomatic and constructive criticism as well as encouragement and praise).
• 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 (identify problem areas and potential weaknesses) to build the field of after-school staff and improve program operations, offerings and atmosphere.
• 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.
• Ensures all programs within portfolio are compliant with DYCD, DOE and DOHMH regulations, timelines and are staying abreast of all local, state and federal pandemic management conditions and requirements.
• 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.
• This position is required to travel to multiple locations within NYC in order to meet and ensure New York Edge programs are meeting contractual obligations.

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Salary : $67,500 - $72,000