Education Director

Company: SENT
Position: Education Director
Job Classification: Exempt (salary), Full-time
Pay Range: $65,000-$70,000/year, based on experience
Hours: 40 hours/week
Reporting Relationship: Operations Director
Location: Onsite, Hi-Crest area

SENT’s Mission

Intentionally walking beside neighbors through loving relationships and strategic development to accomplish the holistic transformation of neighborhoods in Shawnee County.

SENT’s Vision

Wholistic transformation of neighborhoods in Shawnee County, with an emphasis in Hi-Crest.

SENT’s Core Values

Relocation, Redistribution, Reconciliation, Wholistic Approach, Empowerment, Listening to the Community, and Leadership Development.

Position mission

The mission of the Education Director is to lead and integrate SENT’s education‑and workforce‑aligned programming into a cohesive, high‑quality system that creates clear pathways for youth, families, and adults to thrive. This role provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and accountability for education initiatives that strengthen academic engagement, family stability, workforce readiness, and long‑term opportunity in the Hi‑Crest neighborhood.

The Education Director ensures that programs are relationship‑centered, trauma‑informed, data‑driven, and aligned with SENT’s mission, values, and long‑term sustainability goals.

Essential Functions Education Department Leadership & Strategy (30%)

• Provide overall leadership for SENT’s Education Department, including Campus Connections, Level Up, and Workforce Development programs.
• Develop and implement a clear departmental vision that aligns education, prevention, wellness, and workforce pathways.
• Collaborate with the Operations Director to set priorities, goals, timelines, and budgets for education initiatives.
• Ensure alignment between education programming and SENT’s broader organizational strategy and theory of change.

Program Oversight & Quality Assurance (25%)

• Oversee the expansion and ongoing implementation of Campus Connections after‑school programming, including Monday–Thursday programming and semester‑based enrollment.
• Supervise and support the Middle School and High School Campus Connections Coordinators.
• Provide programmatic oversight of Workforce Development initiatives, including Working Men of Christ (in coordination with Jay Rice) and Senior Employment Placements.
• Ensure Level Up programming is integrated with high school and workforce transition supports.
• Monitor program quality, fidelity to trauma‑informed practices, and consistency across sites and age groups.

Staff Leadership & Supervision (15%)

• Provide clear supervision, coaching, and accountability for direct reports.
• Support staff development, training, and team culture within the Education Department.
• Collaborate with leadership on hiring, onboarding, and performance management.
• Foster a collaborative working environment between education staff, mental health staff, and neighbor‑facing teams.

Data, Evaluation & Impact Tracking (15%)

• Oversee education‑related data collection, evaluation, and reporting in collaboration with SENT leadership.
• Ensure student intakes, post‑semester evaluations, and curriculum‑based assessments (including Making Sense of Your Worth) are implemented consistently.
• Work with the Mental Health team to support pre‑ and post‑assessments
• Work with the Neighbor Advocacy team to support family engagement and care coordination.
• Utilize CRM and data systems to track student participation, family engagement, outcomes, and cross‑program impact.

Partnerships & Systems Alignment (10%)

• Maintain strong relationships with schools, after‑school partners, workforce partners, and community stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Development Director to support grant reporting, outcome narratives, and funder communication related to education initiatives.
• Represent SENT in education‑and workforce‑related coalitions, meetings, and community forums.

Operational Coordination & Infrastructure (5%)

• Coordinate education‑related operational needs, including transportation planning, facilities alignment, and scheduling.
• Support planning for office space and program logistics as the department expands.
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