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About the Role

The Assistant Program Director will be responsible for the daily oversight of program and facility operations in addition to staff supervision. The ideal candidate should be familiar with a wide variety of social services and available community resources, with a passion for community outreach, strong attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing program staff, daily operations, participant services, and program implementation to ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assume Program Director responsibilities in their absence, ensuring continuity of operations and service delivery.
• Coordinate and support meetings, workshops, staff trainings, and parent engagement events.
• Maintain accurate participant, staff, and program records through data entry and file management.
• Supervise staff and participants to ensure a safe, positive, and productive environment.
• Manage participant arrival and dismissal procedures in accordance with established safety protocols.
• Communicate effectively with participants, families, school personnel, and community stakeholders.
• Model and promote age-appropriate social, emotional, and physical development among participants.
• Implement positive behavior management techniques and address disciplinary concerns appropriately.
• Serve as a positive role model and demonstrate professional leadership to staff and participants.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and required training opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable health, safety, licensing, and funding agency regulations.
• Assist in maintaining efficient departmental workflows and daily operations.
• Support staff supervision, coaching, retraining, and performance improvement efforts.
• Monitor adherence to organizational policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Develop and oversee staff schedules, work assignments, and timesheet approvals.
• Foster collaborative relationships with school administrators, faculty, families, and community partners.
• Maintain open communication channels between the organization, school administration, parents, and staff.
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Requirements

• 1-2 years supervisory experience required
• 2+ years of experience working with children, required
• Must be culturally competent - ability to understand, be sensitive to the needs of, communicate with and effectively interact with people across cultures
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with all regulations, policies, and requirements established by the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development, New York City Department of Education, and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, as well as applicable federal, state, and local laws governing youth development, educational, and community-based programs.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent employee rapport and community leadership.
• Willing to take initiative and be flexible when needed.
• Excels working in a collaborative environment to achieve target objects and outcomes.
• Must maintain reliable transportation for work-related travel when required.

Skills

• Proficient writing and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in basic computer usage, i.e., Windows, Microsoft Suite, Google Apps (drive, sheets, docs) etc.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to conduct and complete work independently
• Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas and exchange accurate information with participants, families, staff, and community partners.
• Ability to observe and monitor activities, behaviors, and safety concerns at close range and from a distance.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining safety and program quality standards.

Location

• IS 51 - Staten Island, NY 10302
• STATEN ISLAND, NY

Work Type

• Full-Time
• Salaried

Experience Level

• 1-2 years supervisory experience
• 2+ years of experience working with children

Education Level

• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree, preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $58,500.00 - $60,000.00
• $58,500 to $60,000 annually

About the Company

• Staten Island, NY; United Activities Unlimited, Inc. (UAU) is a community-based agency that provides a wide range of services that is inclusive from job placement, youth development programs and community outreach services to inspire, transform, and empower individuals of all ages.
• UAU is responsive to the needs of diverse populations and implements programs that support positive outcomes for individuals and communities.
• The comprehensive nature of UAU's programming options and the emphasis on holistic services for individuals and families make UAU an outstanding resource and a pillar of support for communities.
• UAU is dedicated to the engagement, education, and empowerment of individuals and strives to transform individuals and communities to create a better future.

Equal Opportunity

• EOE