Program Director - New York, United States - Research Foundation of The City University of New York

Research Foundation of The City University of New York

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New York, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

General Description:

The Borough of Manhattan Community College seeks an experienced and resourceful Program Director for the BMCC Adult Basic Education Programs.

The Program Director will work closely with the Education Director and the BMCC educational leadership team to continue the BMCC tradition as one the most progressive and innovative literacy programs in New York City.

The Director will be centrally responsible for developing and managing the programs' fiscal resources including grant proposals and reports.

Adult Basic Education Programs include Adult Basic Education (ABE), High School Equivalency (HSE) preparation, English as a Second Language (ESL), Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE), and three Literacy Zones.

The BMCC Adult Education Programs serve over 1000 students and community members annually.

The Director is responsible to ensure accountability in all areas of the program and to meet the requirements as detailed in funding award contracts.

Submit a cover letter to be considered for this position.

Other Duties:

Provide leadership and implement strategic planning that support collaboration and continuous improvement to achieve instructional excellence, innovation, and professional development
Develop grantfunded and privatesector proposals to maintain programs and expand instructional and casemanagement services
Develop and manage multiple budgets over varying grant contract timelines
Work with the College's Office of Sponsored Programs and Grants and the Research Foundation of The City University of New York to ensure budget and reporting requirements are met and are in compliance with each grant contract's requirements
Remain uptodate on the regulations, rules, budgets, reporting and compliance requirements of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Oversee data systems, ensuring all participants are accurately documented and in compliance with grant contracts
Submit interim and final report to all required entities
Network with public and private entities to maintain established partnerships and develop new programming opportunities
Maintain collaborative relationships with the New York City literacy community, New York State Education Department Division of Adult Education Programs & Policy, NYC Regional Adult Education Network, and communitybased organizations
Oversee program accountability for ASISTS and the National Reporting System for Adult Education data collection and analysis of performance
Perform other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position and as assigned.

Qualifications:

At least 5 years of progressive educational leadership and managerial experience at the program manager or assistant director level preferred
Successful grant writing and program development experience
Prior experience in recruiting, developing, supervising, managing, and evaluating personnel
Capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously and complete them within tight deadlines
Prior experience working in an urban, culturally sensitive adult literacy program serving students from diverse backgrounds
Possess excellent interpersonal, verbal, written communication, and time management skills
Knowledgeable about current trends in adult learning pedagogy, including ESL methodology, themebased and contextualized instruction, and projectbased learning
Ability to work in a dynamic environment, responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs
Demonstrated ability to analyze data and develop strategies, goals, and procedures
Knowledge of current workforce trends related to education and training options
Proven ability to get results within a team environment and to develop productive working relationships at all levels of the organization.

RFCUNY Benefits:

_RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals_**
About the Research Foundation:The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) was established as a not-for-profit educational corporation chartered by the State of New York in 1963.

RFCUNY supports CUNY faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining external support (pre-award) from government and private sponsors and is responsible for the administration of all such funded programs (post-award).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer.

It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.