Associate Director, Education Programming - RiseBoro Youth Center

Location: New York

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Under the general supervision of the Director of Operations, the Associate Director of Education Programming for the Rise Boro Youth Center is responsible for working in collaboration with the staff to ensure the overall effective and innovative implementation of the Education Division’s adult education programs. The Associate Director will provide support in strategic development, leadership on contract management, staff supervision, budget development, and execution.

As a member of the division’s leadership team, the Associate Director will serve as a strategic partner in planning and implementing the vision for the division. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

Provide direct supervision and support to the Adult Education Program Directors, Program Coordinators and Educational Specialist.

Lead recruitment, hiring, orientation, and onboarding of qualified staff.

Ensure contractual compliance and achievement of goals and outcomes across all educational programming

Oversee daily program operations and provide strategic and hands-on support to program staff; troubleshoot operational challenges.

Conduct regular planning and supervision meetings; build staff capacity through training and coaching. Ensure program teams meet goals, adhere to deadlines, and maintain compliance with Rise Boro policies and contractual obligations.

Monitor and evaluate program activities through observations, staff consultation, and data review; provide timely and constructive feedback.

Guide staff in the developing and conducting needs assessment and implementing strategies that respond to stated needs

Define, measure, and evaluate program performance data; create continuous improvement based on performance data; prepare reports for tracking, monitoring and evaluation purposes

Build collaboration between key internal and external stakeholders and organizational partners to support the provision of services

Assist in program-related event planning and arrange for guest speakers to enhance programmatic offerings/activities

Assist with outreach to target populations and liaise with appropriate community and government agencies regarding services

Collaborate with the Development Department to write and submit grant proposals as well as engage in fundraising opportunities. Lead efforts to enhance and expand Adult Education services to meet emerging needs of community

Assist in preparation and monitoring of annual program budgets and budget modifications; ensure budget adherence throughout the year Represent the agency at DYCD, NYSED, and other funder-required trainings and meetings.

Other related duties as assigned by the Director of Operations, VP and the Director of Youth Employment Programs Along with Education Specialist, ensure curriculum planning and instructional quality control in collaboration with instructional staff.

Support case management functions of the Adult Education Counselors, Case Managers, and Career and Educational Counselors Review quarterly Rise Boro Board of Director reports prepared by Adult Education Program Directors and Coordinators Provide guidance, leadership, and direction to the team to ensure the delivery of high-quality programmatic offerings; model as an enthusiastic, positive, and motivated coach; implement planning sessions with staff to enhance programs, services, and staff skill sets

Take full responsibility for the performance management of the teams to ensure that quality and deadlines are achieved and maintained and that any issues are managed in accordance with RB policies, procedures, and guidelines

Coordinate training programs for new staff and identify training needs for current staff; orient new hires to their respective roles and responsibilities within the program structure

Prepare/review timesheets on a bi-weekly basis and submit them to the payroll department for processing.

Ensure proper staff coverage for scheduled and unscheduled time off Other related tasks or duties as deemed necessary by the VP and Director of OperationsCOMPETENCIESStrong contract and performance management skills

Demonstrated ability to supervise staff effectively

Proven ability to energize, motivate, and engage staff

Ability to think creatively and innovatively

Ability to multi-task and meet set deadlines

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal and client service skills

Excellent organizational and analytical skills

Ability to listen and communicate effectively

Ability to lead with a compassionate and collaborative approach

Proficient in MS Office Suite Ability to aim beyond program mandates and expectations for the overall benefit of the program and clients served

Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred

Commitment to Rise Boro’s mission, vision, and values

Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented…