Program Manager

CAREER OPPORTUNITY: PROGRAM MANAGER

If you want to join a hard-working team that shares a commitment to the provision of intensive and comprehensive education, recreational, and career service to youthful offenders in an “after school” program setting. Consider applying to work at the new Achievement Center North a pilot in program of Escondido Education COMPACT in collaboration with the County of San Diego, Probation Department in its fifth year of programming.

POSITION: Program Manager EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full Time, non-exempt

REPORTS TO: Program Director COMPENSATION: $25 - $27.00/ hr, $350.00 monthly medical reimbursement, 10 pd holidays

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Responsible for leasing, purchase and service contracts for equipment or service programs

· Responsible for maintaining all agency insurance programs as directed by the Program Director and Executive Director.

· Ensure safety of staff and participants through development/enforcement of health/ safety policies and postings and code of conduct.

· Planning and supervising the work of ACE Team including student workers and volunteers. Responsible for coordinating, assigning, monitoring, and evaluating work and scheduling training

· Establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with representatives of other COMPACT departments, governmental agencies, partner agencies and the community; reviewing and evaluating the needs and interests of the community.

· Responsible for creating a promotional presence in and about the local community. Authors/customizes and creates printed materials to market a particular activity/program. Maintains marketing files, records, calendars, logs and other documents. Acts as liaison with all media contacts. Oversees maintenance and coordinates updates of the Escondido Education COMPACT web site.

· Oversight of data management system/personnel, and accurate data delivery to the Board of Directors, stakeholders, and program funders.

· Provides written monthly report to Program Director and Executive Director

· Oversee all aspects of the Achievement Center daily operations

· Planning and coordination of vendor programs and guest speakers

· Oversight of Achievement Center budget, including cost tracking in collaboration with the Program Director and Executive Director

· Approval of all supportive service and incentive requests

· Ensure compliance with contract requirements, maintaining good standing for audits

· Responsible for the tracking and reporting of all

program outcomes

· Writing grant proposals to guarantee uninterrupted delivery of services as well as identified needs and gaps in services.

· Mediating client complaints and formal grievances

· Implement and manage policy and procedural changes to ensure program goals are met.

· Facilitating weekly Achievement Center team meetings

· Oversee the case management of Achievement Center youth.

· Complete monthly invoices in a timely fashion

· Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned.

REQUIRED:

· BA or BS in Social Science, Education, Nonprofit Management or closely related field or equivalent in experience and education

· At least 3 years’ experience managing programs for at risk youth

· Advanced computer skills including proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

· Advanced communication skills; verbal/written including interpersonal skills

required for relationship building with people at all levels.

· Valid California driver’s license

· Advanced organizational skills

PREFFERED:

· Bilingual: Spanish

· BA or BS in Social Science, Education,

Nonprofit Management or closely related field

NOTE: Applicants may be subject to pre-employment drug testing.

The goal of the Escondido Education COMPACT is to provide quality service that enhances the safety, economic diversity, environment and health of the community, where our youth and employees can thrive in an atmosphere of courtesy, integrity and respect. Equal Opportunity Employer, Affirmative Action Employer; Americans with Disabilities Act - The Escondido Education COMPACT encourages the applications of bilingual persons, women, minorities and persons with disabilities. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request. DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE WORKPLACE.

To apply: E-mail, fax or drop off cover letter & resume Fax: 760-738-6076 Attn: Selena E-Mail: srogel@educationcompact.org If e-mailing, please include “Program Manager” in the subject line Drop Off: 220 S. Broadway Escondido, CA 92025 Telephone: (760) 839-4515 Filing Deadline: Until Filled