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About the Role

The Associate Director of Education Programming for the RiseBoro Youth Center is responsible for the effective and innovative implementation of the Education Division’s adult education programs. This role involves strategic development, contract management, staff supervision, and budget execution, serving as a strategic partner in planning and implementing the division's vision.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and support to Adult Education Program Directors, Program Coordinators, and Educational Specialists.
• 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, troubleshooting 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 RiseBoro policies and contractual obligations.
• Monitor and evaluate program activities through observations, staff consultation, and data review; provide timely and constructive feedback.
• Guide staff in developing and conducting needs assessments 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 service provision.
• 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 and engage in fundraising opportunities.
• Lead efforts to enhance and expand Adult Education services to meet emerging community needs.
• 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.
• Ensure curriculum planning and instructional quality control in collaboration with instructional staff.
• Support case management functions of Adult Education Counselors, Case Managers, and Career and Educational Counselors.
• Review quarterly RiseBoro 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 quality and deadlines are achieved and maintained.
• Manage any issues 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.

Requirements

• Strong 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.
• Commitment to RiseBoro’s mission, vision, and values.
• Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities.
• Demonstrated commitment to work that supports communities who have experienced systemic oppression and bias (e.g. people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice-involved persons, etc.).

Skills

• Adult education program management
• Staff supervision
• Contract management
• Budget development and monitoring
• Curriculum planning
• Instructional quality control
• Case management support
• Grant proposal writing
• Fundraising
• Event planning
• Community outreach
• Stakeholder collaboration
• Performance management
• Training and coaching
• MS Office Suite proficiency
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Location

• 1474 GATES AVENUE - BROOKLYN, NY 11237

Work Type

• Full Time
• Day Shift

Experience Level

• A minimum of three (3) years of professional experience working with adult education programs

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required

Salary/Compensations

• $76,000.00 - $82,000.00 Salary/year

About the Company

• RiseBoro is committed to its mission, vision, and values.

Equal Opportunity

• It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination.
• RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.