Program Manager

PROGRAM MANAGER

MISSION: Connecting young readers and youth leaders to inspire a love of literacy and learning.

VISION: Read Better Be Better envisions a world in which empowered communities demand equitable access to foundational skills.

Job Title: Program Manager

Reports To: Program Director

Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with occasional evenings and weekends

Pay: $47,120 - $60,580

Benefits: Flexible Work Schedule opportunities; Paid-Time Off & Paid Holidays; Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; HSA plans available with company contribution; Short-Term Disability; Accident Plan & Life Insurance; Professional Development; Casual Dress Code

Supervisory Responsibility: Supervises a team of Program Coordinators

FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY

The Program Manager is responsible for ensuring Read Better Be Better (RBBB) programs are implemented in accordance with established standards with school partners. The Program Manager will be expected to effectively liaison between the Program Director, Program Coordinators, Program Coaches, and district and school partners. This position holds responsibility for all aspects of the program implementation process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• -Responsible for overseeing and enforcing RBBB policies and procedures to ensure effective implementation of the Read Better Be Better Program and to keep students safe.
• -Recruit, lead and manage a team of Program Coordinators to include facilitating weekly team and 1:1 meetings; administering professional development; implementing performance management; and resolving any employee relations issues.
• -Establish and maintain a reflective and positive culture according to RBBB values that allows all program staff to set goals, build on strengths, identify challenges and to continuously improve as they implement the program.
• -Establish and maintain ongoing communications and relationships with district and school partners with appropriate follow-up.
• -Set and manage expectations with school staff for effective program delivery.
• -Effectively communicate with district and school partners with in-person visits, newsletters, attendance reports, and email communications.
• -Oversee and assist with staff recruitment, training, supervision and motivation of Program Coaches.
• -In collaboration with Operations Department, establish effective policies and procedures to ensure excellent program delivery and the achievement of intended outcomes.
• -Travel throughout Maricopa County to conduct ongoing observations of program delivery and relationship building with partner schools.
• -Manage the execution of student administration and evaluation process.
• -Support the efforts of other Program Managers and all RBBB departments strategic priorities.
• -Support the mission, vision and values of Read Better Be Better daily.
• -Perform all other duties as assigned that are required of the employee in this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

REQUIRED SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES

• • -Ability to conduct yourself in accordance with the Read Better Be Better vision, mission and values
  • -Demonstrate leadership skills in a previous role
  • -Ability to consistently enforce policies and procedures
  • -Self-motivated and organized
  • -Plan and meet deadlines
  • -Highly skilled in problem solving, professionalism, effective communication, relationship building and writing skills
  • -Proficiency in various software including but not limited to Office 365 and Microsoft Office Suite

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• -Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related field
• -Must have a valid Arizona driver's license
• -Must have or obtain a valid IVP fingerprint clearance card

PREFFERRED EXPERIENCE

• -Experience working with community-based organization and/or schools

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• -This position will requires frequent travel to designated school partners
• -This position may require work hours into the early evening during each semester while program is being implemented at partner schools.
• -Program Managers work at the RBBB office
• -This position operates in a professional and entrepreneurial office environment
• -The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers and filing cabinets

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• -Ability to operate standard office equipment
• -Ability to lift/push material carts up to 50 lbs.

Read Better Be Better is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. See our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement on the website.

Salary : $47,120 - $60,580