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About the Role

New York Edge is seeking a passionate, community-driven leader with a strong background in youth development and education to lead and strengthen our Community School initiatives. The Deputy Director of Community Schools is instrumental in driving and executing high-impact programming that supports students, families, and school communities across their portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead Program Directors in developing comprehensive needs assessments and monitoring implementation of targeted strategies.
• Design and implement innovative programming that responds to evolving needs of students, families, and community stakeholders.
• Support Program Directors in aligning curricula with New York Edge and funder guidelines, adopting evidence-based pedagogical approaches.
• Guide Program Directors in delivering culturally competent, inclusive programs focused on project-based learning, civic engagement, college and career readiness, mental health and SEL, social justice, and elevating student voice.
• Assist Program Directors with strategic recruitment plans to ensure full program participation and engagement.
• Conduct regular site visits to observe programming, provide feedback, and identify areas for improvement.
• Evaluate program effectiveness, set measurable goals, and implement continuous quality improvement plans.
• Foster strong relationships with school leaders, community stakeholders, and external partners.
• Oversee daily operations across all assigned sites, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and alignment with the Community School framework.
• Lead risk management efforts across all sites, ensuring safe environments and staff training on organizational procedures.
• Supervise and evaluate program staff, identify professional development needs, and lead training initiatives.
• Analyze program data to inform strategic decisions, enhance impact, and guide resource allocation.
• Serve as a liaison to funders and external stakeholders, maintaining communication and compliance with reporting requirements.
• Review and approve administrative items such as staff attendance, payroll, and purchasing.
• Support organizational efforts in staff recruitment and retention, promoting a positive workplace culture.
• Create and implement standardized procedures, tools, and systems to streamline operations.
• Partner with the Director of Development to respond to RFPs and secure funding.
• Provide fiscal oversight, including developing and managing site-level budgets and monitoring expenditures.
• Ensure all program documentation meets legal, grant, and licensing standards.
• Monitor grant compliance by aligning milestones with performance goals and managing deliverables.
• Represent the organization at meetings, trainings, and public functions.
• Maintain high standards of organization, accountability, and autonomy in managing multiple priorities.

Requirements

• Five years of management experience, preferably supervising school-based, multi-site programs.
• At least 7 years of experience in the field of urban education or community-based organizations.
• Demonstrated work experience in building relationships to advance program goals and objectives, preferably in a youth development setting.
• Experience managing program budgets in excess of $800,000.
• Understanding of the New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) and Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) systems and languages.
• Knowledge of the Community School framework and whole-child, whole-family approaches preferred.
• Ability to maintain calm during tense situations and negotiations, with a strong ability to create consensus and persuade diverse constituents.
• Systems thinker, data-driven decision-maker with data utilization know-how.
• Proven ability to energize, motivate, and engage staff.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, financial management, and problem-solving skills.
• Skilled in managing complex initiatives, meeting deadlines, and balancing competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for a variety of audiences, including reports, proposals, and public speaking.
• Proficiency with general computer literacy, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other systems as needed.
• Ability to travel to the sites and throughout the New York Edge service areas.
• Job requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and the Department of Health at the time of offer and acceptance.

Skills

• Bilingual skills (Spanish) are highly preferred
• Systems thinker
• Data-driven decision-maker
• Data utilization know-how
• Organizational skills
• Analytical skills
• Financial management skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Managing complex initiatives
• Meeting deadlines
• Balancing competing priorities
• Written communication
• Verbal communication
• MS Word proficiency
• MS Excel proficiency
• MS PowerPoint proficiency

Location

• New York City

Work Type

• Full-time
• Monday-Friday (evenings and weekends may be required)

Experience Level

• Management experience
• Supervising school-based, multi-site programs
• Experience in urban education or community-based organizations

Education Level

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Master's preferred in education, youth development, social work, or related field

Salary/Compensations

• $80,000 to $85,000

About the Company

• New York Edge (NYE) is the largest provider of school-based afterschool and summer programming in New York City, serving thousands of students annually across all five boroughs and Long Island.
• Our mission is to help young people discover their potential by providing programs that support academic achievement, social-emotional development, and leadership growth.
• NYE also serves as a leading Community-Based Organization (CBO) in the NYC Community Schools initiative, partnering with school leadership to coordinate integrated supports such as expanded learning, family engagement, and wellness services to ensure students and families have access to comprehensive school-based resources.

Equal Opportunity

• New York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
• We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and communities to apply.