Director of Programs

Job Details:

Job Location:

Central Office - Denver, CO 80205, Position Type:
Full Time, Salary Range: $88,000.00 - $95,000.00 Salary/year

Position Title:

Director of Programs

Reports To:

President & CEO

Hiring Range: $88,000 – $95,000 commensurate with experience

FLSA Status:
Full Time / Exempt

Scholars Unlimited is a non-profit organization that provides high-quality, comprehensive after school and summer learning programs to elementary school children in metro Denver. Our organizational vision is an unwavering commitment to empower students to achieve academic and personal success. Our mission is to foster academic, social, and emotional growth for children living in low‑income communities around metro Denver. Our vision and mission are on the foundation of our values in the belief in every child’s potential, the belief in cultivating life‑long learners, and the belief in the power of every child, family, and community.

We collaborate with school districts and generally provide our programs in the schools our students attend. Currently, our programs are offered in Denver, Aurora, Sheridan, and Westminster public schools.

The Director of Programs, in collaboration with the CEO, leads the vision, strategy, and execution of Scholars Unlimited’s out-of-school time (OST) programs. As the organization’s senior program leader, this role ensures high-quality implementation across all sites and drives measurable impact for elementary‑aged youth.

• Develop and execute the organization’s program strategy in alignment with mission and organizational goals
• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of all OST programming, including after-school and summer programs
• Identify opportunities for program growth, innovation, and expansion
• Contribute to organizational planning, budgeting, and long-term sustainability efforts
• Ensure programs are scalable, sustainable, and aligned with community needs

• Oversee all program operations across multiple sites, ensuring consistency, quality, and strong outcomes
• Establish and monitor program standards, frameworks, and performance expectations
• Ensure high‑quality implementation of literacy, STEM, social‑emotional learning, and enrichment programming
• Proactively address operational challenges and ensure effective program delivery
• Maintain safe, engaging, and inclusive environments for all participants

• Lead all aspects of Federal, State, and City grant management, including application support, implementation, compliance, and reporting
• Ensure programs meet all city, state, and federal grant requirements and performance metrics
• Oversee federal, state, and city grant budgets in partnership with finance and organizational leadership
• Prepare and submit timely, accurate reports and renewal applications
• Serve as the primary relationship manager with funders and grant stakeholders

• Establish and oversee systems for program data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Use data to evaluate program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement
• Monitor progress toward organizational impact goals and outcomes
• Provide regular reports to leadership and the board on program performance

• Build and maintain relationships with schools, community partners, and stakeholders
• Represent the organization in program‑related meetings, partnerships, and community events
• Support development efforts by contributing program insights to funders and partners

• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, Colorado child care licensing, and other regulatory requirements
• Oversee program documentation, policies, and operational…