Job DescriptionThe Program Director manages and oversees daily programmatic operations in department. Assesses and works to ensure institutional and program compliance and adherence to regulations. In collaboration with department leadership, develops and implements program guidelines, employee/client educational programs (if applicable), quality improvement plans, and may also assist with budget preparation.
Responsibilities1. Oversees and manages the activities of assigned program(s) and consultants and provides leadership and direction for staff (generally, Program Coordinators and/or Managers, and related administrative staff), setting an effective agenda to ensure that performance goals are met.
2. Develops and independently implements new or revised program goals, strategies and objectives to sustain and grow programs and services.
3. Performs needs assessments and analyzes and studies participant, member and community needs (if applicable), for basis of program development.
4. Develops and schedules a program work plan in accordance with specifications, objectives and funding limitations; oversees daily operations and coordinates program activities through assigned staff; prioritizes and delegates work activities.
5. Prepares budget proposals and recommendations and establishes a budget control system for controlling expenditures; controls expenditures in accordance with budget allocations; recommends equipment and resources for program.
6. Prepares proposals for corporate and foundation funding and/or funding continuation from outside sponsors/donors.
7. Represents the Program to the public, key stakeholders and other interested parties.
8. Confers with and advises staff and others to provide technical advice, problem solving assistance, answers to questions and program goals and policy interpretations; refers to appropriate department or person when unable to respond.
9. Prepares periodic reports, financial statements and records on program activities, progress, status or other special reports for management or outside agencies/funders.
10. Evaluates program effectiveness to develop and implement improved methods; devises evaluation methodology and implements; analyzes results and takes appropriate action.
11. Reviews applications or other program documents to determine acceptance or make decisions pertaining to program.
12. May recruit program participants, members and volunteers utilizing the most appropriate promotional or marketing methods such as individual letters, brochures or presentations at meetings.
13. Drives the development and creation of communications and promotional literature for distribution (newsletters, brochures or flyers); coordinates entire process to completion.
14. Develops and facilitates workshops, meetings or conferences with high impact on program and/or participants - logistics, scheduling and participant communications.
15. Interacts and maintains liaison with students, faculty, staff and outside/community agencies or committees in facilitating program objectives.
16. Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications- Bachelors Degree required, Masters preferred, or equivalent combination or relevant work experience and education.
- 7 years related experience
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