At Pace we transform girls’ lives through academic and counseling programs based on a gender-responsive, strength-based and trauma informed framework. Team members create a safe place for girls to learn, process, heal and begin again.
The Associate Director offers the opportunity to work in close collaboration with both the Executive Directors as well as middle management, to ensure center programming and outcomes are aligned with Pace’s Mission, Culture, Values & Guiding Principles and Foundational Pillars. The selected candidate for this position will have a deep understanding of the Pace model and approach and be well-versed in latest research and theory. The selected candidate will collaborate with multiple departments to innovate and evolve Pace programs and partner in the implementation of chosen strategies. Success will be measured by the organization’s performance and ability to meet its goals to move the organization forward.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Required
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University with a major in Social Services, Education, Non-Profit Management, or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum 7-10 years of experience managing multiple programs in a non-profit organization or within a school setting; child serving organization preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory role, leading and coaching others.
- Must be proficient in office applications such as Word, Excel, etc.; must be capable of compiling data and reports.
- Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills; will be required to represent Pace at certain speaking engagements.
- Demonstrated experience working with diverse groups where team-building and problem-solving skills are utilized to maintain program stability.
- Current Florida driver’s license.
Preferred
Master’s degree from an accredited College or University with a major in Social Services, Education, or Non-Profit Management.Experience in gender-responsive programming.Direct Experience in program management or oversight of program operations.Roles and Responsibilities
Innovation and Program Expansion
Ability to integrate the Pace Mission, Values & Principles, Culture and Foundational Pillars into programming efforts.Able to comprehend and integrate a program logic model into full operations.Successfully assist in moving new program initiatives into full implementation.Foster collaborations across organizational structures / teams when initiating community collaboratives, programs and projects.Able to utilize innovative thinking and approaches to solve critical problems to improve the delivery of services.Conduct ongoing research and be aware of latest trends, data, research and findings in order to move the organization forward.Operations
Advise and inform the Center Program Management team on matters regarding program service delivery, program development strategies, compliance, risk management, and external regulations or contractual agreements.Support program operations in compliance with DJJ, LEAs, and grant contracts.Ensure all core Pace services are provided in accordance with the organization’s guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures.Provide technical support on program delivery to safeguard center(s) function with a gender-responsive, strength-based, and trauma-informed approach as well as through the lens of a girl’s developmental domains.Ensure the implementation of therapeutic, social services and academic components are effectively administered by the center management team.Assess supports needed for center program and collaborate with center management to identify strategies to address.Provide subject matter expertise, coaching and training for program service delivery.Ensure oversight and adherence to Pace Policy and Procedures, the Quality Assurance Review process in collaboration with the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), School Board Contract, Compliance and Grant / Contract monitoring.Partner with center management to interpret KPI’s and other data points to determine strengths and opportunities for growth within a center.Collaborate with center management to develop trainings, timelines, and accountability milestones to support the center’s strategic growth towards an effective and efficient implementation of the Pace model.Staff Support
Collaborate with center leadership and Senior Director of Program Operations to identify and address ongoing development needs of staff.Provide support (training, guidance) to center management team on the Pace strategic organizational goals.Knowledgeable of all program policies and supports center staff in developing trainingsReviews and updates all program policies annually and ensures center staff is trained.Develops and provides program leadership orientation across the organization.Designs and implements new program staff orientation in collaboration with all departments.Skills
Proven ability to think strategically and to translate strategic directives into tactical initiatives.Proven ability to drive cross-functional teams to ensure compliance in all program components.Ability to interpret Florida State Statutes, Department of Juvenile Justice’s regulations, School Board Policies, and other prospective partners’ expectations to ensure program compliance.Ability to assess complex problems and provide the appropriate compliance solutions.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.Superior analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Skilled in project management, creative, open to change, flexible and resourceful.Demonstrate the ability to handle diverse projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and effectively manage workflow to meet deadlines.Other duties as assigned.Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
