21CCLC Site Manager

Newark-Alliance-2; New Jersey; On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Newark Alliance is seeking a Project Lead for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program at Eagle Academy, Newark, NJ. This part-time role (25 hours/week, 1:00pm–6:00pm) supports site administration, data management, and youth enrichment after school.

You will supervise a team of 4–6 Project Leads, ensure policy compliance, collect data, and report to the Director of Afterschool. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and facilitating workshops or group activities.
• Passion for mentoring and youth development.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and management skills.
• Ability to connect with high school students and build positive relationships.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, responsible, and committed to program success.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality, comprehensive programming at the site during the school year.
• Ensure site is in compliance with school, NYCP, and 21CCLC policies.
• Maintain site data including student enrollment, daily attendance, and surveys.
• Conduct monthly site meetings with school leadership to foster relationships and align afterschool programming.
• Attend weekly Site Manager meetings to discuss program initiatives and updates.
• Manage assigned Project Lead staff including scheduling and timesheets.
• Facilitate weekly team/site meetings at the school site.
• Maintain an inviting, safe, and orderly environment for students, staff, and families.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring

Team coordination

Communication

Relationship building

Reliability

Job description

About Us

Newark Alliance is a partnership-driven organization that works to advance lasting prosperity for Newarkers by activating the full potential of Newark itself – its people, places, systems and partnerships. As Newark’s prosperity engine, we braid together tools – from policy and capital to branding, marketing and service delivery – to unlock long-term value for the people who live, work, visit and study here.

Job Title: Project Lead, 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21CCLC)

Location: Eagle Academy 279 Chancellor Ave Newark, NJ 07112

Position Type: Part-Time (25 Hours per week Monday-Friday 1:00pm-6:00pm)

Compensation: $35 per hour

Reports to: Site Managers, 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21CCLC)

Position Overview

The Newark Youth Career ALI-YMS Pathways Success Centers provide one on one help for students and families looking to gain access to college, career and other post-secondary options. The 21st Century Community Learning Center (21CCLC) is a federally funded program supported by the New Jersey Department of Education. 21CCLC provides out-of-school-time programs, including before school, after school, and summer activities.

Site Managers oversee the daily operations of the NYCP 21C afterschool program, implementing enrichment activities, facilitating daily data collection, and submitting daily reports. Site Managers report to the Director of Afterschool and Next Steps Counseling and supervise a team of 4-6 Project Leads. This role is essential to the success of the school site and requires strong leadership, organization, and communication skills. The Site Manager is passionate about supporting high school youth, coaching staff, and creating a positive student experience.

Key Responsibilities

Site Administration

• Oversee quality, comprehensive programming at the site during the school year
• Ensure site is in compliance with school, NYCP, and 21CCLC policies
• Maintain site data including student enrollment, daily attendance, and surveys
• Conduct monthly site meetings with school leadership to foster relationships, align afterschool programming with school priorities, and to collaborate when appropriate
• Attend weekly Site Manager meetings to discuss program wide initiatives, share site updates, and announcements

Staff & Site Management

• Manage assigned Project Lead staff including supporting the Program Director with scheduling, and reviewing and approving timesheet submissions
• Facilitate weekly team/site meetings at your designated school site
• Maintain an inviting, safe, and orderly environment for students, staff, and families

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience developing and facilitating workshops or group activities
• Passion for mentoring and youth development
• Strong leadership, organizational, and management skills
• Ability to connect with high school students and build positive relationships
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable, responsible, and committed to program success