General Summary

Responsible for the supervision and coordination of day-to-day operations of afterschool outreach programs, including contractors as well as employees. Assist the director in the development and planning of programs.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the implementation of Bright Futures programs.
• Participate with and support the Director in developing and planning Bright Futures programming.
• Supervise employees, students, interns, contractors and volunteers providing educational programs afterschool as well as during the summer session.
• Assist with the evaluation of the program.
• Assist with grant-writing and resource development.
• Act as liaison with principals, central office staff, teachers and other school personnel.
• Act as Liaison with parents of students participating in programs or are being recruited for the program.
• Act as liaison with EMU staff, faculty and students.
• Assist with professional development for the Bright Futures program.
• Manage the recruitment and enrollment process of students into the programs.
• Supervise and monitor record keeping and documentation of programs
• Work with the Director and the Administrative Associate to prepare budget projections and plans, including staffing requirements for each program.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with collaborating organizations and agencies in the community, building principals, teachers, and other school district personnel.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of the Bright Futures Program.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of K-12 curriculum and learning objectives and knowledge of afterschool enrichment programs acquired through the completion of a Bachelor's degree in education or related field required. 

Experience training and supervising teachers, student teachers, tutors, interns and/or contractors is required.

Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with all school systems personnel is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Valid Michigan teaching certification and/or master's degree associated with positive youth development is preferred.

A minimum of two years experience managing a K-12 after school enrichment program is preferred.

Experience in the development and implementation of new or innovative programs is highly preferred.

Experience writing, implementing, and managing grants preferred.

Special Instructions:

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