Associate Director, Education Programming - RiseBoro Youth Center (47633)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the general supervision of the Director of Operations and Director of Youth Employment Programs, the Associate Director of Education Programming for the RiseBoro Youth Center is responsible for working in collaboration with the staff to ensure the overall effective and innovative implementation of the Education Division’s adult education and youth workforce portfolio of programs.  Additionally, the Associate Director will provide support in strategic planning, program development, oversight, budget development, and execution. As a member of the division’s leadership team, the Associate Director will serve as a strategic partner in planning and implementing the vision for the division. Specific duties and responsibilities include: 

• Provide direct supervision and support to the Adult Education and Youth Employment Program Directors and Coordinator; ensure effective program development and implementation
• Along with the Directors and Coordinators, responsible to ensure specific contractual requirements are adhered to and programmatic outcomes are achieved  
• Support Program Coordinators and Directors in the daily operations of their programs; troubleshoot challenges as they arise 
• Monitor programs to optimize the operation of daily program activities and operations; assess and evaluate program quality through classroom visits and discussions with staff and students; provide constructive criticism, feedback and encouragement 
• Assist Coordinators and Directors in the development of programmatic needs assessment and monitor the implementation of strategies to address needs  
• Define, measure, and evaluate program performance data; create continuous improvement based on performance data; prepare reports for tracking, monitoring and evaluation purposes
• Build collaboration between key stakeholders and organizational partners to support the provision of services   
• Support the Adult Education and Workforce Case Manager(s) with the development of a comprehensive referral list and referral process
• Assist in program-related event planning and arrange for guest speakers to enhance programmatic offerings/activities Assist with outreach to target populations and liaise with appropriate community and government agencies regarding services  
• Collaborate with the Development Department to write and submit grant proposals as well as engage in fundraising opportunities 
• Direct and initiate efforts to expand Adult Education and Workforce programs for emerging populations
• Assist in preparation of annual program budgets and budget modifications; monitor quarterly progress with budget utilization
• Attend all necessary DYCD, NYSED, and any other required training or meetings 
• Support the SYEP Directors in creating and organizing a meaningful end-of-program showcase highlighting participants’ projects and achievements.
• Other related duties as assigned by the Director of Operations, VP and the Director of Youth Employment Programs

 
Adult Education

• Lead collaboration efforts with instructional staff around curriculum development, implementation, and overall program evaluation; develop and supervise classes and projects 
• Oversee and support case management functions of the Adult Education Counselors, Case Managers, and Career and Educational Counselors with the college application process and form linkages with colleges  
• Provide direct classroom instruction to students as needed and planned 
• Review quarterly RiseBoro Board of Director reports prepared by Adult Education Program Director/Coordinators

Workforce Programs

• Support Director of Youth Employment Programs and Program Director with SYEP participant arrival and dismissal