Managing Director, Zone K-12 Afterschool

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Job description

Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ) - a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York - seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Managing Director to oversee our pipeline of HCZ programs, which include our K-8 Afterschool and summer programs (Peacemakers and A Cut Above), the high school programs (ACE, ETC, CCCC), the Academic Support Unit (tutoring), and Healthy Harlem.

The Managing Director will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children's Zone: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.

The Managing Director will be charged with overseeing all aspects of program management with the objective of ensuring our best-in-class program consistently achieves and exceeds established goals designed to meet the needs of the children and families we serve. The Managing Director will work closely with Senior leaders to execute our strategic plan, provide top-level management support and leadership to a team of program managing directors, and will be a key presenter externally to champion HCZ's model and work as it relates to our sustained impact at scale and beyond Harlem.

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Reports To: The Chief Program Officer

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Education, Social Services, or closely related field

Nonprofit management or other related experience with significant experience leading academic and enrichment-based youth development programming at multiple levels

Must be available to work flexible hours (after hours, weekends, holidays, etc.)

Who you are

Must possess strong gravitas, resilience and presence with the ability to remain calm under pressure, can influence CPOs and other executives, and command a room in times of crisis or indecision

Exceptional leadership and emotional intelligence, with the proven ability to coach, develop, and lead talent

Have a demonstrated track record of effective problem-solving and prudent decision-making

Strong project management skills with the ability to administer multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize workload, and effectively manage resources

Maintain a relentless pursuit of results and very high standards for performance of themselves and colleagues

Superior analytical and communication skills (written and verbal)

Resourcefulness, creativity and strong problem-solving skills

Has perspective on issues of equity, diversity and inclusion, particularly as it relates to management practices and our work within underserved communities of color

Must be able to handle confidential and sensitive information with tact and integrity

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook

What you'll do

Program Management

Provide top-level management for our best-in-class youth development programming

Design and implement strategies to enhance college and career readiness throughout entire pipeline of programs

Integrate health and wellness supports throughout all programs to effectively serve the whole child

Leverage data and learning to inform program design and execution

Review program budgets and staffing to ensure that they are in aligned with the organization's vision and strategic plan

Strategy & Innovation

Ensure successful execution of programmatic innovations outlined in the strategic plan, which include College & Career Readiness, Wellness & Mental Health, Community & Family Partnerships, and Healthy Harlem

Contribute to the development of HCZ's strategic goals and objectives, as well as overall management and leadership

Assess and recommend new areas for program development

People Management

Directly oversee program portfolio Directors

Recruit, develop and retain high quality program staff

Establish, build and maintain relationships within the organization and community to ensure that HCZ is consistently meeting the needs of children, families and the community

Foster strong relationships and effective communication with HCZ senior leadership and staff

Schedule

Monday - Friday

Must be available to work flexible hours (after hours, weekends, and holidays as needed

Benefits

Benefits

As a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families - and our staff - thrive. We offer highly competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth.

Our exceptional full-time benefits include:

Highly competitive base salaries

Performance-based bonus

Paid time off

Employee referral bonus

Career advancement

No-cost health insurance

Life Insurance

Short-and long-term disability

Additional voluntary benefits

Wellness discounts

Commuter benefits

Financial wellness perks

Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)

The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $165,000 per year. To be considered, interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children's Zone is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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