Program Director, 21st CCLC Extended Day

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery-Public-Schools seeks an Extended Day Project Director/Coordinator for the 21st Century Community Learning Center to provide leadership to staff, students, parents, and the community in a federally funded program.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and an Alabama Teacher’s Certificate, with strong grant-writing and grant-management experience. Duties include securing funding, budgeting, and program evaluation in Montgomery, AL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Current valid Alabama Teacher’s Certificate.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience managing federally funded programs.
• Experience working with online platforms and data tracking software.
• 21st CCLC grant knowledge.
• Experience in a supervisory position preferred.
• Ability to write & research grants preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide progressive and dynamic leadership to the program, staff, students, parents, and community.
• Research grant opportunities available to the district/agency.
• Write and submit grants to the appropriate sources for present and future funding.
• Track measurable goals and objectives for programs as outlined in grant proposals.
• Provide leadership in developing sustainability needs for future years; research and develop relationships for sustainability.
• Seek donations and additional grant funds to sustain the program.
• Recruit and hire appropriate employees and volunteers to participate in programs.
• Research, identify, analyze, and implement the needs of the programs through appropriate assessments.
• Assist the Federal Programs Executive Director to project, track, and balance budgets to ensure that they comply with program and district/agency financial policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Assist the Federal Programs Executive Director by tracking expenditures, ensuring contracts for purchased services are complete before work begins, submitting contractor invoices in a timely manner, and determining needs for materials and supplies.
• Report verbally and in writing to the Federal Programs Executive Director on progress and future direction in connection with the programs.
• Manage and support the staff involved with the project, providing supervision and guidance in support of their efforts.
• Represent the school, the district, and/or agency as a liaison, advocate, and coordinator of the programs as described in the program requirements.
• Work with Executive Director of Federal Programs to fulfill the requirements of grants.
• Organize project activities, training, and professional development where appropriate.
• Perform related duties as required by the Executive Director of Federal Programs.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Grant management

Online platforms

21st CCLC knowledge

Supervision

Grant writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Alabama Teacher’s Certificate

Job description

Montgomery-Public-Schools seeks an Extended Day Project Director/Coordinator for the 21st Century Community Learning Center to provide leadership to staff, students, parents, and the community in a federally funded program.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and an Alabama Teacher’s Certificate, with strong grant-writing and grant-management experience. Duties include securing funding, budgeting, and program evaluation in Montgomery, AL.