Program Director – Robbinsdale

Mn Mcea; New Hope (MN); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The Program Director for Robbinsdale Area Schools Community Education leads and supervises youth and adult programs, facility use, aquatics, and volunteers. The role emphasizes vision setting, budget oversight, program development, quality control, and staff supervision within the Community Education leadership team.

This full-time position reports to the Executive Director of Community Education; it requires a Bachelor's in Education (or related field) and several years of leadership experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, or related field; AND three (3) years of professional experience leading public education programs; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Manages Community Education Programs (CEP) to meet community needs and deliver high quality learning programs; assures RAS is in compliance with state and Federal regulations in order to provide a safe and healthy learning environment for RAS students and staff.
• Provide overall leadership for and administration of assigned programs, including supervision of non-licensed personnel.
• Develop, implement, supervise and evaluate assigned programs to ensure program success and continuous improvement.
• Develop program goals; monitor and evaluate program quality.
• Determine staffing needs, establish job criteria, interview, hire, train, supervise, evaluate and dismiss program and support staff.
• Oversees the budget; forecasts revenue and identifies staffing needs; reviews and approves grant applications, reports, enrollment fees, purchases and payments, according to established accounting practices, district policies and state laws
• Develop and maintain enrollment and registration and other program procedures, including fee collection and publication of information
• Establish strategies for building and maintaining school and community partnerships and collaborations with government agencies, cities, service providers and community organizations, national and professional organizations.
• Assess and evaluate services relative to school and community needs and program priorities; define service parameters and establish direction for program expansion.
• Develop and implement appropriate marketing plans (including print, email, and social media) and outreach strategies for programs and services.
• Develop and implement appropriate program procedures and collect program data for local, state and national reports and program improvement.
• Prepare funding applications, write and monitor grants and gifts.
• Participate on appropriate District, Department, and Community advisories and committees.
• Keep the Executive Director of Community Education informed regarding administration of the department and its programs.
• Other duties as assigned.
• At times you may be required to work outside normal business hours and work extended hours to accomplish the requirements of the position.

Skills

Budget management

Staff supervision

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, or related field

3 years leading public education programs

Job description

POSITION AVAILABLE

Program Director, Robbinsdale Area Schools Community Education. Program Directors Terms and Conditions of Employment. Job levelfive (annual salary of $93,548 to $111,603 plus benefits) based on the Program Director contract. Full time, 52 weeks per year.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Program Director is responsible for the administration and supervision of a variety of Community Education programs such as youth and adult enrichment, youth development, community use of facilities, aquatics, and community volunteers. These responsibilities include vision setting, budget management, program development, quality control, marketing, and all aspects of staff supervision. This position is part of the Community Education leadership team and reports to the Executive Director of Community Education.

RESPONSIBILTIES

• Manages Community Education Programs (CEP) to meet community needs and deliver high quality learning programs; assures RAS is in compliance with state and Federal regulations in order to provide a safe and healthy learning environment for RAS students and staff.
• Provide overall leadership for and administration of assigned programs, including supervision of non-licensed personnel.
• Develop, implement, supervise and evaluate assigned programs to ensure program success and continuous improvement.
• Develop program goals; monitor and evaluate program quality.
• Determine staffing needs, establish job criteria, interview, hire, train, supervise, evaluate and dismiss program and support staff.
• Oversees the budget; forecasts revenue and identifies staffing needs; reviews and approves grant applications, reports, enrollment fees, purchases and payments, according to established accounting practices, district policies and state laws
• Develop and maintain enrollment and registration and other program procedures, including fee collection and publication of information
• Establish strategies for building and maintaining school and community partnerships and collaborations with government agencies, cities, service providers and community organizations, national and professional organizations.
• Assess and evaluate services relative to school and community needs and program priorities; define service parameters and establish direction for program expansion.
• Develop and implement appropriate marketing plans (including print, email, and social media) and outreach strategies for programs and services.
• Develop and implement appropriate program procedures and collect program data for local, state and national reports and program improvement.
• Prepare funding applications, write and monitor grants and gifts.
• Participate on appropriate District, Department, and Community advisories and committees.
• Keep the Executive Director of Community Education informed regarding administration of the department and its programs.
• Other duties as assigned.
• At times you may be required to work outside normal business hours and work extended hours to accomplish the requirements of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, or related field; AND three (3) years of professional experience leading public education programs; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

Knowledge of:

• State and Federal laws and regulatory issues governing public education, including rules and regulations of the Minnesota Department of Education.
• Community Education Youth and Adult programming.
• Principles and practices of public sector administrative management, including finance, accounting, budgeting, purchasing, contract management, customer service and employee supervision.
• Techniques and practices for efficient and cost-effective management of resources.
• Local community resources, regional community services programs, and regional training programs.
• Principles of record keeping, records management, and management of confidential records.

Skill in:

• Interpreting, and applying state and Federal statutes, codes, rules, and regulations.
• Reviewing operations and assuring RAS compliance with CEP laws, regulations, and rules.
• Project Management and Departmental Leadership
• Assessing, analyzing, and identifying problems, and recommending effective solutions.
• Researching, collecting, analyzing, and preparing data and generating reports.
• Managing staff, delegating tasks and authority, and evaluating staff performance.
• Providing effective customer service and dealing tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, clients, advocates and representatives from community groups and government agencies.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Working effectively with groups/individuals from diverse communities

POSTING OPEN UNTIL OCTOBER 18, 2026

Equal Opportunity Employer

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

Equity is one of District 281 core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. District 281 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.