Associate Program Director

Associate Program Director

Salary Range/Benefits:

Competitive salary with annual bonus potential, and extremely competitive benefits
Job Summary:

The primary responsibility of the Associate Program Director will be to assist in the management of the EIF Dallas program, to create and maintain relationships with community organizations for the purpose of community outreach, and to provide coordination between the school-based teams, school principals, central administration, and the Program Director. Education is Freedom is a national not-for profit organization, which focuses its resources on students who have potential, but lack sufficient resources to attend college. EIF was founded by James W. Keyes, current CEO of Blockbuster, and retired CEO of 7-Eleven. EIF receives support from multinational organizations and renowned business and civic leaders, including David Biegler, August A. Busch, IV, Al Bru, Steadman Graham, Senator Royce West, and Deborah Cox.
Reports To:

Program Director, EIF Dallas
Job Qualifications:

* Master's degree required
* Minimum five to ten years of experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced education, business, or not-for-profit environment. Other professional fields will be considered as well. Program management experience or strong business acumen preferred
* Knowledge of educational issues and experience working with youth strongly desired
* Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Key competencies:

* 1. Communication- writes and speaks eloquently, clearly and informatively in formal and informal correspondence and interaction;
* 2. Motivation - self directed and oriented to achieving desired student and parent outcomes;
* 3. Team orientation - acknowledges and supports the inherent value of team work and works with diverse team members to create a cohesive and positive working relationship;
* 4. Relationship building skills- able to form relationships with diverse groups and individuals and leverage those relationships to achieve program objectives, both internally and externally;
* 5. Creativity- inventive and resourceful, with a vision of the direction the program should take;
* 6. Critical thinking skills- able to analyze situations, relationships and program elements and anticipate and resolve conflicts and problems;
* 7. Technological proficiency - proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc.) and other basic computer software.
* 8. Analytical ability - able to synthesize information and make decisions that are data driven. Also able to generalize solutions through deductive reasoning
* 9. Maturity - ability to make sound judgment to guide program
* 10. Results orientation - sets high goals and leads program and team to reach desired objectives

Essential Functions:

* 1. Assist the Program Director in all levels of program functioning, including but not limited to professional development planning, process and program improvements, curriculum development for middle and high students, staff management, , community relations, parent support, and the provision of student services;
* 2. Mentor and coach school-based team members, including training and monitoring school-based staff regarding the usage and utility of best practices and activities to maximize outcomes. Focus on effectiveness and efficiency to meet or exceed stated objective (as defined);
* 3. Coordinate with Operations Analysts to plan and organize Summer 3-D programs and SAT and ACT registrations/testing to promote academic, social, and cultural preparation building for students;
* 4. Manage annual senior exit interviews and closeout processes, providing updates to the Program Director, Data Analyst, Scholarship Manager and closeout team, and advisors on weekly closeout progress;
* 5. Communicate regularly with principals to understand school issues, current events, and school needs and in turn communicate school district and school news with members of EIF;
* 6. Coordinate with Operations Analysts to support school principals, counselors, and teachers;
* 7. Collaborate with Dallas ISD central administration departments, as needed;
* 8. Collaborate with community partners as needed;
* 9. Oversee school-based programs for students and parents, focused on college planning and college readiness;
* 10. Manage communication and collaboration with Dallas ISD Parent Support and School Choice Department;
* 11. Work with Program Director and V.P. of Programs and Strategic Planning regarding long-term strategic planning (and evaluation) for EIF Dallas, and meeting grant-defined outcomes;
* 12. Identify, create, and manage relationships within the Latino community for community outreach;
* 13. Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Application Instructions:

Please send resume, three references (name, title, organization, e-mail address, and phone #), and a cover letter electronically to AssocDir@educationisfreedom.org