[YEP-DC] Job Announcement - Academy of Hope Ward 8 Program Manager

Academy of Hope was founded in 1985 to serve low-income and at-risk adults in the District of Columbia by providing them the opportunity to improve their basic educational skills and to earn high school credentials. The founding vision for our school is "to be a place in which the main subject for everyone, teachers and students alike, is not reading, writing or math, but hope." In addition to basic education classes in math, reading and writing, we offer classes that help adults prepare for the G.E.D., complete the National External Diploma Program or prepare for postsecondary education and training. We also offer computer training and career counseling.

Learn more about Academy of Hope at www.aohdc.org

Overview

The Program Manager plays a central role in coordinating AoH programming at the Ward 8 site. The Ward 8 site is a satellite of the larger AoH organization. The Program Manager will oversee the daily operation of our Adult Education and Computer Literacy classes. The Program Manager will be responsible for supervising staff and ensuring the highest quality services and support are provided to our adult learners. This position is full-time (40 hours a week).

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate all activities related to Academy of Hope's Adult Education Program at the Ward 8 site. Specific responsibilities include the following:

Program Coordination

• Manage Ward 8 academic activities in alignment with AoH school-wide standards and policies. Responsibilities include ensuring that there are appropriate class levels and teachers for all classes, setting daily class schedule and calendar of activities for each term, preparing student schedules, pairing tutors with students, and communicating information to students and teachers or tutors.
• Direct all Ward 8 Academy of Hope recruitment and outreach efforts, student registration, intake interviews and testing. Monitor registration, enrollment, and attendance to ensure enrollment and retention numbers are achieved.
• Counsel students regarding their schedules and academic goals, as well as provide case management that assists students over obstacles to goal attainment.
• Teach classes as appropriate.
• Work with partner organizations for effective cross referrals that serve our learners' needs and promote progress toward their goals. When appropriate and as needed, oversee administration of CASAS testing and tutoring at partner sites.
• Monitor site budget including staff hours, student fees and other monetary needs.

Program Data and Evaluation

• Work with the AoH senior staff to establish short and long term program goals. Monitor and evaluate the program's effectiveness and progress toward the goals and objectives.
• Work with senior staff to ensure quality data management and analysis, including:

Coordinate and track all student goals and achievements

Oversee ongoing student assessment and progress toward goals

Oversee collection of attendance records (contact hours) and enrollment data.

Develop and submit regular programmatic reports, including data needed for grant proposals or reports and for reports to the Board of Directors.

Staff Management

• Recruit, supervise and evaluate instructors, interns and volunteers.
• Work with senior staff in scheduling appropriate professional development for faculty.
• Conduct regular meetings with staff.

Other Administrative Responsibilities

• Attend regular AoH meetings at the main site (601 Edgewood St NE).
• When needed, attend meetings or other events at partner organizations both in Southeast and other parts of the District.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Direct Supervisor

Secondary and Post-Secondary Education Director

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required. Certification in adult education or 2 years experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of adult education, GED, CASAS and LACES strongly preferred
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent time management, problem solving and organizational skills
• Must be a self-starter, able to multi-task and detail-oriented
• Strong computer skills, including Excel and data entry
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Sensitive to the needs of adult learners and respectful of learner confidentiality
• Experience working with volunteers and consultants
• Strong cultural competency skills, including excellent ability to communicate with a diverse population
• Experience managing and cultivating the skills of staff

Employment at Academy of Hope:

Atmosphere that is professional, friendly and supportive. Our staff values both teamwork and independence and encourages creativity and the sharing of ideas. Academy of Hope will provide training relevant to teaching adult literacy and will orient the Program Manager to the procedures and history of the organization. Other training and professional development opportunities will be available.

In addition all Academy of Hope employees receive the following benefits: full coverage health insurance, 18 days paid vacation, sick leave, all government holidays, flextime, employer paid professional development; and 403(b).

Position Location

: The Overlook Apartments, 3700 9th St. SE, Washington, DC

Salary:

In the 40ks

To Apply:

Send resume and cover letter via email to jobs@aohdc.org by COB on May 14, 2012

Minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Academy of Hope does not allow discrimination with respect to employment or any of the terms or conditions of employment because of race, color, marital status, religion, national origin, sex, age, or sexual orientation.

 

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