Afterschool Unit Director (Duplin County)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Unit Director

Title: Unit Director

Reports To: 21st Century Project Director

Part time, Non‑exempt status

The 21CCLC Unit Director reports directly to the 21CCLC Project Director and will work with other staff as well as school leadership and administration to develop and design the program; recruit and supervise staff; recruit and retain students; coordinate with school teachers to create a powerful program to engage young people. The successful candidate is one who thrives in an environment of both autonomy and teamwork and who will develop relationships with the school, parents, and community based providers to build and sustain a high quality, high impact program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the 21st Century Community Learning Center site
• Work in collaboration with the Project Director and other Unit Directors to create a student-centered learning environment that integrates leadership, healthy relationship and life skills development, service learning, career exploration, and technology learning and hands-on technology programming
• Supervise program staff (up to 3 Program Specialists and 3 Academic Specialists)*
• Ensure all BGCSENC policies and procedures are being enforced at the site level.
• Work in collaboration with the Project Director to develop program schedules for staff and students that are compliant with 21CCLC requirements
• Ensure all program data (student attendance, staff attendance, student applications, etc.) is submitted to the 21CCLC Program Assistant in a timely manner
• Work with the Project Director in collaboration with school principal and program staff to build a concise curriculum structure comprised of project based learning activities
• Work in collaboration with the Project Director to develop a comprehensive recruitment plan that will allow the program to reach its recruitment goals
• Recruit and retain the required number of students to meet the expected outcomes;
• Promote and market the BGCSENC Program within the local community
• Build productive relationships within the community and parents through establishing social events throughout the course of the program;
• Participate in local school-based staff meetings, training, and professional development opportunities when possible
• Ensure a dynamic end of the year event is held to showcase the accomplishments of participants;
• Submit all requested reporting narratives and information to the Project Director by their deadlines
• Attend all mandatory trainings and events to ensure all BGCSENC policies and requirements are being met;
• Perform any other agency-related duties or special projects as directed by the Project Director.

SKILLS:

• Knowledge of youth development resources, research and best practices
• Ability to engage and relate to K- 5th grade students*
• Ability to engage and relate to 6th- 12th grade students**
• Knowledge of project-based learning
• Ability to create engaging, fun and impactful programs for youth
• Ability to relate to diverse program environments and people of diverse cultures
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, team members, and school personnel
• Ability to problem solve effectively individually and as part of a team
• Good judgment in identifying priorities and realistic timeframes
• Working knowledge of best practices in nonprofit management
• Knowledge of administrative principles and practices as they relate to the operation of Out-of-School Time programs
• Willingness to adapt to changing work demands
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, ability to multi-task and work independently
• Commitment to meeting deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Technologically proficient, specifically in Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Outlook

EXPERIENCE:

• At least three years working with children and/or adolescents, preferably with underserved populations

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, preferably in social work, education, or related field; or equivalent work experience