Site Program Manager

Overview

Job Title:
Site Program Manager Status:
Full Time, Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

The Site Program Manager (SPM) is the on‑site leader of a Think Together educational program conducted on a partner‑school campus. The SPM oversees all aspects of the state‑wide recognized after‑school program ensuring it meets educational and recreational requirements, operates safely and efficiently, and functions in accordance with policies and operational procedures. The SPM is responsible for student safety and site operations.

Must ensure program quality to provide a positive student experience. Responsible to foster positive partner relationships through effective communication both internally and externally while aligning with school day to uphold program satisfaction. The SPM is responsible for meeting and maintaining the Average Daily Attendance (ADA) the site is funded/contracted for. This role requires an individual who can manage multiple components and funding streams and be available at varying times including, but not limited to, before school, after school, non‑instructional days, and weekends.

(Saturdays, summer, and winter)

The SPM supervises all Think Together Program staff and volunteers who work on site, ensures all administrative and documentation requirements are met, and is the primary contact and liaison between Think Together and students, parents, school administration, donors, visitors, and other collaborators. The SPM ensures compliance with all the terms of the agreement between Think Together and the school district and manages adherence to program requirements established by the program model and any funding stipulations.

The SPM position has two (2) job level roles as noted in the matrix below. The role qualifiers are differentiator attributes that guide job level titles per SPM and are general, not finite. (For example, numbers below are approximate, not explicit). Level 1 may perform role at dual sites.

Job Level Guide

Job Level Guide

Level I

Level II

Student Attendance Goal

84 - 207

208 - 419

PL Oversight (Number of Program Leaders)

4
-10

11 - 20

Site Level Complexities (qualifiers)

• Headcount, Attendance Goal, Number of Services, hours of service

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages successful day‑to‑day site operations and program activities.
• Ensures that all program activities operate consistently and ethically within the mission and values of Think Together and align with the four core agreements:
  1) Be responsible
  2) Be respectful
  3) Be safe and
  4) Have fun
• Monitors and assesses the success of the Think Together program including participation levels, quality of activities, behaviors, and student achievement for continued quality improvement. SPM is responsible for a positive student experience.
• Implements all Think Together Program Design and other program expectations.
• Implements a comprehensive curriculum, including lessons and activities, which ensures the academic success of students.
• SPM is responsible for ensuring Program quality. SPM is responsible for training and coaching all staff to understand all routines, procedures, and program design. SPM must provide all staff with printed lessons, materials and supplies for implementation, and ensure student engagement.
• Effectively trains and supervises the site team on academic and enrichment instructional practices for student academic success and engagement. Provides ongoing coaching to all direct reports.
• Demonstrates a positive work environment and team ethic.
• SPM ensures a safe and healthy environment for students and staff daily. SPM to ensures implementation of all safety guidelines per Think Together/district policies and procedures. SPM is responsible for ensuring the implementation of school safety plans and with reporting all incidents.
• Interviews, recommends, supervises, trains, disciplines, and terminates Think Together site staff.
• Ensures sustainability of all funding sources by complying with mandatory goals set forth by funding source, e.g., attendance targets (ADA), grants, etc.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and timely records of all student enrollment data through student database. SPM is responsible for ensuring each…