Program Director MHCHS

Job DetailsJob Location: Mott Haven Community High School - Bronx, NY 10455Salary Range: $72,000.00 - $75,000.00 SalaryOther Position 
Program Director

Classification
EXEMPT

Salary Range
$72,000-$75,000 - Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Reports To
Department Director of Learning to Work Programs

Program
Mott Haven Community High School

Location
Bronx  


JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/ Objective
Mott Haven Community High School is a transfer school located in the Samuel Gompers Educational Complex in the Mott Haven section of the South Bronx. Transfer schools are small, academically rigorous, full-time New York City Department of Education programs designed to re-engage high school students who are over-age and under-credited or have dropped out of high school. East Side House, Inc. is directly responsible for the administration of the Mott Haven Community High School’s Learning-to-Work Program, which enhances the academic component by offering additional academic support, career and education exploration, work preparation, skills development, and internships.

Under the supervision of the Department Director of Learning to Work Programs, the Program Director, with latitude for independent judgment, will be responsible for performing each essential duty satisfactorily at the school, providing oversight in this partnership with the support of staff. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and ability required, but not limited to:

Essential Functions


Oversee all daily operations of the program.
Develop collegial relationships with School Principal, DOE staff and other community-based organizations, funding agencies, resource organizations, 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, strengths and challenges.
Oversee student recruitment, assessment, attendance, and follow up
Developing weekly quantitative and qualitative reports on program performance that includes attendance, post-secondary options and workforce development
Maintain and organize all required records and files according to organizational and contractual requirements and applicable regulations.
Manage budget (non-personnel) and submit requests in accordance with fiscal policies
Hire/dismiss program staff and communicate staffing needs to Department Director.
Initiate and organize functions such as special events, performances, parent events, field trips, etc.
Analyze service delivery strategies and develop continuous improvement plans.
Provide program data for requested reports.
Ensure that program staff follow through on all planning, budgetary, scheduling and implementation tasks.
Attend monthly School/ Community based meetings, administrative meetings, program trainings, staff development, and participate in and/or lead professional development trainings.
Meet monthly with Department Director to receive and provide updates on programming and administrative tasks.
Participate in civic and community building efforts and activities as assigned via East Side House Community Development.


 

Additional Responsibilities:


Provide oversight and management of the ESDSVP (Extended School Day School Violence Prevention) Afterschool State Grant at Mott Haven Community High School via East Side House.
Maintain and Manage Partnership between MHCHS and East Side House’s Post Secondary Pathways Program (PSP).


 

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
Qualifications 

Requisite Education & Experience 


Bachelor’s degree required



Master’s degree preferred with at least 2 years of experience in youth-related work.
Experience in program administration including staff supervision and program implementation.
Knowledge of youth development principles.
Experience developing and managing relationships.
Demonstrated knowledge of community service/development.
Excellent verbal, analytical, writing, communication, problem solving and organizational skills.
Strong presentation skills and the ability to represent the organization. 
Ability to work collaboratively with program and school staff.
Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office and other applications.
Bilingual a plus


 

Required Clearances
1. Clearance by the Department of Education (DOE)

Competencies
1. Project Management
2. Problem Solving/ Analysis
3. Communication Proficiency
4. Customer Service
5. Public/Community Relations
6. Teamwork Orientation

Work Environment 
Business casual. This job operates in a school office environment. T