Senior Program Director - OST, Grants & Impact

Paycom - ATS; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Winter break

Mental health days

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Life, AD&D, STD, LTD

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Scholars Unlimited seeks a Director of Programs to lead its out-of-school time programs across multiple sites. You will shape strategy, ensure quality, manage grants, and drive measurable impact for elementary-age youth.

The role requires a minimum of 7 years in youth development or OST, 3–5 years in leadership, and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Master’s preferred). Hybrid work and strong community partnerships are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Public Administration, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in youth development, education, or OST programming.
• At least 3–5 years of leadership experience managing programs and/or multi-site teams.
• Demonstrated experience with grant management, compliance, and reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and program/data systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the organization’s program strategy in alignment with mission and organizational goals.
• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of all OST programming, including after-school and summer programs.
• Identify opportunities for program growth, innovation, and expansion.
• Contribute to organizational planning, budgeting, and long-term sustainability efforts.
• Ensure programs are scalable, sustainable, and aligned with community needs.
• Oversee all program operations across multiple sites, ensuring consistency, quality, and strong outcomes.
• Establish and monitor program standards, frameworks, and performance expectations.
• Ensure high‑quality implementation of literacy, STEM, social‑emotional learning, and enrichment programming.
• Proactively address operational challenges and ensure effective program delivery.
• Maintain safe, engaging, and inclusive environments for all participants.
• Lead all aspects of Federal, State, and City grant management, including application support, implementation, compliance, and reporting.
• Ensure programs meet all city, state, and federal grant requirements and performance metrics.
• Oversee federal, state, and city grant budgets in partnership with finance and organizational leadership.
• Prepare and submit timely, accurate reports and renewal applications.
• Serve as the primary relationship manager with funders and grant stakeholders.
• Establish and oversee systems for program data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Use data to evaluate program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor progress toward organizational impact goals and outcomes.
• Provide regular reports to leadership and the board on program performance.
• Build and maintain relationships with schools, community partners, and stakeholders.
• Represent the organization in program‑related meetings, partnerships, and community events.
• Support development efforts by contributing program insights to funders and partners.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, Colorado child care licensing, and other regulatory requirements.
• Oversee program documentation, policies, and operational procedures.
• Support organizational budgeting and resource allocation.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the success of Scholars Unlimited.
• Supervises the Senior Program Manager and the Data Coordinator in the performance of their duties, including delegating, counseling, disciplining, coaching, training, evaluating, and terminating.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Grant management

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Public Administration, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Scholars Unlimited seeks a Director of Programs to lead its out-of-school time programs across multiple sites. You will shape strategy, ensure quality, manage grants, and drive measurable impact for elementary-age youth.

The role requires a minimum of 7 years in youth development or OST, 3–5 years in leadership, and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Master’s preferred). Hybrid work and strong community partnerships are essential.