POSITION SUMMARY:
This role serves as administrator of grant-funded, outcomes-based after-school program for elementary, middle or high school youth. Responsible for maintaining the program’s budget, hiring and management of Associates, coordinating partnerships, tracking progress towards outcomes and writing reports. Program is located in a public school or community center and is held during the school year with potential for summer programming. The OST Site Director demonstrates a commitment to the Y in Central Maryland’s core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Implement and oversee high quality, developmentally appropriate out of school time program that aligns with grant requirements
- Hire, develop, appraise, approve time and attendance, and when necessary participate in the performance management process for associates
- Develop positive relationship with school leadership while maintaining focus on and meeting job expectations
- Monitor staff hours and program spending to meet grant budget
- Provide data and narrative reports to meet weekly, monthly and quarterly grant reporting requirements
- Seek, develop and maintain relationships with partners that grow and sustain the program
- Attend and contribute to meetings and hold effective staff meetings
- Develop marketing materials and create a social media presence on behalf of the school and program
YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES (TEAM LEADER):
MISSION ADVANCEMENT: Reinforces the Y’s values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the Y’s efforts for all stakeholders.
COLLABORATION: Develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the community. Provides tools and resources for the development of others.
OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS: Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Ensures execution of plans. Assignes clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement.
PERSONAL GROWTH: Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. Anticipates challenges that can sidetrack or derail growth and personal learning. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
Required Skills
- Ability to administer outcomes-based youth programming, including planning, staffing, budgeting and maintaining accurate records
- Problem solving required in identifying issues and creating action plans
- Ability to develop effective partnerships that enhance after-school programming
- Ability to write and communicate clearly and effectively
- Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities
- Commitment to professional development and staff training with potential to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions
- Intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, G-Suite platform and Social Media platforms; use of on-line reporting systems for data entry
- Capacity to develop effective working relationships with people from a variety of different ethnic, socioeconomic, educational, religious, sexual, and generational backgrounds
Required Experience
EDUCATION -
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Human Services or related discipline
EXPERIENCE –
- Experience managing outcomes-based, grant-funded youth programs
- Familiarity and experience working with target population
- Knowledge of stages of youth development; familiarity with Developmental Assets preferred
- Knowledge of youth program quality standards, measures and instruments
- Experience working at an off-site location or in a public school building
- Developing budgets and managing expenses
- Experience managing a team
- Knowledge of budget development and expense management