PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Rite of Passage; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Company-paid Life Insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Rite of Passage is seeking a Program Director for Uta Halee Academy in Omaha, Nebraska. You will lead day-to-day operations, oversee budgeting, administration, program elements, promotions, and staff development to strengthen the site’s mission.

This role requires a Bachelor's in Social Work or Human Services (Master's preferred), four years managing a residential facility, and three years working with at-risk youth aged 13–18.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Human Services required.
• Four years of residential facility management experience required.
• Three years of experience with at‑risk youth aged 13–18.
• Supervisory experience across multiple departments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of Uta Halee Academy, overseeing budgeting and financial stewardship.
• Oversee administration, program elements, promotions/marketing, and staff development.
• Drive site success through strong administrative oversight and mission delivery.

Skills

Residential facility management

Experience with at-risk youth

Supervisory experience

Budgeting

Administrative oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Human Services

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring a ProgramDirectorat Uta Halee Academy in Omaha, Nebraska

Uta Halee Academy (UHA) is a female-specific residential program that offers young women opportunities to build productive, meaningful futures for themselves and their communities. Through rigorous education, positive skill development, and individualized therapeutic interventions and treatment, we empower youth to reach their full potential. The facility features residential student dormitories, on-site schooling, a dining hall, and extracurricular opportunities for the students. Joining the UHA team is more than a job; it’s a chance to build a meaningful career with a mission-driven organization.

Pay:

$90,000

Perks & Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, and company-paid Life Insurance within 90 days, and a 401 (k) match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, and more! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2

What you will do:

The Program Director leads the day-to-day operations of Uta Halee Academy, overseeing budgeting, financial stewardship, administration, program elements, promotions and marketing, and staff development and training. This role helps drive the site’s success through strong administrative oversight.

To be considered, you should:

• Be at least 21 years old
• Have at least a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Human Services. A master'sdegree is preferred.
• Four years of experience in residential facility management
• Three years of experience working with at-risk youth ages 13-18
• Supervisory experience managing multiple departments and staff within a medium-sized company is preferred

This position requires completing a drug screen and TB test.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday within normal business hours. Hours may vary depending on student and site needs. This position requires a monthly on-call rotation, including weekend availability.

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are seeking passionate advocates to continue our legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a ProgramDirector, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe, and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.

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