Program Director for Campus-Based Services

Description

Program Director for Campus-Based Services

Supporting CIS programs in North Austin, Texas (Austin ISD) 

Are you passionate about working for an organization that serves to empower and uplift students through the education system by removing barriers and helping students realize their fullest potential? Our mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. We achieve our mission by hiring bright, creative, and innovative team members who demonstrate a passion for what they do.

 If this is you, are you All In For Kids?

Communities In Schools of Central Texas is seeking a Program Director for Campus-Based Services to support CIS Program Managers in multiple schools in North Austin, Texas (Austin ISD) .  The Program Director is responsible for ensuring the successful organization, implementation, and supervision of activities, services, staff, and programs for schools in Hays CISD with CIS programs.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate hiring process for vacant Program Manager positions
• Provide initial orientation and ongoing supervision, support, and training to Program Managers within a designated level or program area
• Conduct periodic performance reviews for Program Managers and other supervisees
• Develop programming opportunities with Program Managers specific to developmental needs of clients
• Develop programs and activities with Program Managers designed to engage families in improving student achievement
• Ensure Program Managers and other supervisees maintain compliance with contractual requirements and agency policies and procedures
• Support Program Managers in maintaining a positive relationship with administration, teachers and other personnel on assigned campus
• Prepare and submit reports as required
• Participate in the CIS team approach to service delivery and problem solving
• Must have reliable transportation
• Promote and maintain agency culture, standards, and systems
• Perform other activities and duties as required by the Senior Program Director, Program Officer or Chief Operations & Equity Officer

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of program management including the demonstrated ability to direct and support programs to accomplish organizational strategic initiatives
• Minimum of two (2) years of team management including a strong background in staff supervision and team building
• Minimum of two (2) years in increasingly responsible leadership roles
• Demonstrated commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining positive and productive relationships to effectively collaborate with CIS staff, school personnel and community partners

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated critical thinking and mature decision-making skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including conflict management
• Experience managing multiple projects and relationships while meeting critical deadlines
• Demonstrated proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Experience using virtual communication apps including MS Teams and Zoom
• A minimum of one (1) year managing multiple sites, programs or contracts
• Master’s Degree in a relevant field or a Bachelor’s Degree plus an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Access to reliable transportation

Reporting Structure:  This position is supervised by a Senior Program Director for Camus-Based Services unless otherwise designated by the Program Officer or Chief Operations Officer. This position supervises Program Managers within a designated geographic or program area. May supervise other employees such as Program Coordinators, Caseworkers, AmeriCorps members, interns, and/or volunteers as necessary.

What You Bring:   First and foremost, we are looking for amazing people who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission, and are highly motivated to change children's lives through education.  We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You will be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, and the people around you to the next level. We encourage those with the following identities to apply: Black, Latinx, Asian American, and Pacific Islander, Indigenous people, LGBTQIA+ and non-binary people, veterans, people living with disabilities, and others with lived experience being part of marginalized communities. 

What We Offer: What We Offer:    CIS offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The starting salary for this position is  $4,875/mo. Salary is determined by qualifications, years of relevant experience, and internal pay equity. We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, paying 100% of the employee premium for the base medical insurance plan and we provide subsidy to support coverage for spouse/domestic partner and children. Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, professional development, and a 403(b) plan with an employer match. We also offer an inclusive environment where staff are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work every day

Work Location:   This position is a full-time position and will be required to work at the CIS central administrative office in Austin, TX.

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Online applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

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