Program Director for Campus-Based Services (Austin ISD)

Communities In Schools; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Professional development

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Communities In Schools of Central Texas is seeking a Program Director for Campus-Based Services to lead CIS Program Managers in multiple schools within Austin ISD, ensuring effective organization, implementation, and supervision of activities, services, staff, and programs.

The role requires traveling across Austin campuses, overseeing hiring, onboarding, supervision, and ongoing development of programs to support student success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of program management experience.
• Minimum 2 years of team management and supervision.
• 2+ years in progressive leadership roles.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive culture.
• Experience collaborating with CIS staff, school personnel and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Travel across North to South Austin to support Navarro vertical team, Northeast vertical team, and ALC.
• Coordinate hiring process for vacant Program Manager positions.
• Provide orientation, supervision, support, and training to Program Managers.
• Conduct periodic performance reviews for Program Managers and supervisees.
• Develop programming opportunities with Program Managers for client developmental needs.
• Develop programs and activities to engage families and improve student achievement.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and agency policies.
• Maintain positive relationships with administration, teachers, and campus staff.
• Prepare and submit reports as required.
• Promote CIS team approach to service delivery and problem-solving.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Perform other duties as required by leadership.

Skills

Program management

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Staff supervision

Communication

MS Office

Education

Master’s Degree in a relevant field

Bachelor’s Degree + equivalent experience

Tools

MS Teams

Zoom

MS Office Suite

Job description

Program Director of Campus-Based Services

Austin ISD

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Location: In-person / CIST Administrative Office / Austin, Texas

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Reports to: Sr. Program Director, Campus-Based Services

Supervises: Provides supervision and support to Program Managers assigned to the Navarro vertical team, Northeast vertical team, and ALC. May also supervise AmeriCorps members, reassigned staff, interns, and/or volunteers, as applicable.

Starting Salary: $5,000 / month ($60,000 / annual) (contingent on experience)

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About Communities In Schools

Rooted in community for over 40 years, Communities In Schools of Central Texas (CISCT) is a sophisticated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Austin, Texas. Communities In Schools (CIS) is a national organization that ensures every student has what they need to realize their full potential in school and beyond. At CISCT, our mission is simple: surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

If this is you, are you All In For Kids?

Communities In Schools of Central Texas is seeking a Program Director for Campus-Based Services to support CIS Program Managers in multiple schools in Austin, Texas (AISD). The Program Director is responsible for ensuring the successful organization, implementation, and supervision of activities, services, staff, and programs for schools in Austin ISD with CIS programs.

Who you are:

First and foremost, we are looking for amazing people who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission, and are highly motivated to change children's lives through education. You will be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, and the people around you to the next level.

What we offer:

CIS offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The starting salary range for this position is $5,000/mo. Salaries are determined by qualifications and relevant experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and midpoint depending on experience and in alignment with internal equity.

Some of our benefits:

• Generous time off includes 4+ weeks of holiday and 2 weeks of vacation time
• Three (3) Personal Days
• Twelve (12) Sick Leave Days
• CIS pays for 100% of the employee premium for the base medical insurance plan and we provide a subsidy to support coverage for spouse/domestic partner and children dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, and flexible spending account options
• Professional development403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• We offer an inclusive environment where staff are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work every day

What you’ll bring:

• Minimum of three (3) years of program management including the demonstrated ability to direct and support programs to accomplish organizational strategic initiatives
• Minimum of two (2) years of team management including a strong background in staff supervision and team building
• Minimum of two (2) years in increasingly responsible leadership roles
• Demonstrated commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining positive and productive relationships to effectively collaborate with CIS staff, school personnel and community partners
• Demonstrated critical thinking and mature decision-making skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including conflict management
• Experience managing multiple projects and relationships while meeting critical deadlines
• Demonstrated proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Experience using virtual communication apps including MS Teams and Zoom
• A minimum of one (1) year managing multiple sites, programs or contracts, preferred
• Master’s Degree in a relevant field or a Bachelor’s Degree plus an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, preferred
• Access to reliable transportation

What you’ll do:

• The position is required to travel from North to South Austin to provide consistent support to the Navarro vertical team, Northeast vertical team, and ALC.
• Coordinate hiring process for vacant Program Manager positions
• Provide initial orientation and ongoing supervision, support, and training to Program Managers within a designated level or program area
• Conduct periodic performance reviews for Program Managers and other supervisees
• Develop programming opportunities with Program Managers specific to the developmental needs of clients
• Develop programs and activities with Program Managers designed to engage families in improving student achievement
• Ensure Program Managers and other supervisees maintain compliance with contractual requirements and agency policies and procedures
• Support Program Managers in maintaining a positive relationship with administration, teachers and other personnel on assigned campus
• Prepare and submit reports as required
• Participate in the CIS team approach to service delivery and problem-solving
• Must have reliable transportation
• Promote and maintain agency culture, standards, and systems
• Perform other activities and duties as required by the Senior Program Director, Regional Director of Programs, or Chief Student Success Officers

Communities In Schools of Central Texas is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.