Auxiliary Programs Director: After-School & Summer Programs

Accisnet; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Portledge School is seeking an energetic and strategic Auxiliary Programs Director to oversee After School Programs, Rentals/Educational Events, and Summer Programming. You will design and launch a new Summer enrichment program, manage budgets, staffing, and marketing, and ensure safety and compliance across all programs.

This full-time, 12-month role reports to the Controller and CFO, coordinating with Communications and Admissions to optimize enrollment and operations.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in auxiliary programs, after-school programming, summer programming, or related program management.
• Experience in an educational setting preferred.
• Experience managing instructional and care-oriented staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and develop all auxiliary programs — After School Programs, Rentals/Educational Events, and Summer Programming.
• Build daily, quarterly, and annual schedules, coordinating with other school events to manage conflicts.
• Manage program budgets, billing, and revenue/expense tracking in collaboration with the Controller and CFO.
• Supervise auxiliary program staff with regular in-person monitoring.
• Propose and implement new programs and improvements; partner with Communications on marketing materials and PR.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, supervision, and safety regulations; serve as primary contact for participating families.
• Oversee After School Programs and the After 3:30 pm Club; design daily activity schedules and provide supervision coverage.
• Market, plan, and coordinate on-site educational events and rentals; coordinate with Facilities on maintenance and event logistics.
• Design and launch a new Summer enrichment program, including concept, curriculum, operating budget, enrollment projections, and pricing.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Communication

Budget management

Tools

Google Suite

Blackbaud

Job description

Portledge School is seeking an energetic and strategic Auxiliary Programs Director to oversee After School Programs, Rentals/Educational Events, and Summer Programming. You will design and launch a new Summer enrichment program, manage budgets, staffing, and marketing, and ensure safety and compliance across all programs.

This full-time, 12-month role reports to the Controller and CFO, coordinating with Communications and Admissions to optimize enrollment and operations.