Strategic ASEP Director & District Programs Lead

TrulyHired; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired is seeking an Executive Director to lead the ASEP program within Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. The role involves strategic oversight of operations, budget administration, staffing, compliance, and community engagement, reporting to the Associate Superintendent of Student Programs, Planning, and Placement.

The successful candidate will build partnerships with schools, colleges, and community organizations, expand ASEP access across the district, and develop talent pipelines to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of related experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures.
• Lead, manage, supervise, and evaluate assigned staff/programs.
• Investigate, analyze, and formulate methods for handling special projects/reports.
• Manage and monitor departmental budget.
• Design and execute a comprehensive plan to expand access to ASEP across the district.
• Assess community needs, enrollment trends, facility availability, and funding opportunities to establish ASEP locations and increase program capacity.
• Develop and maintain strategic talent pipelines through partnerships with schools, colleges and universities, workforce development agencies, and community organizations.
• Lead workforce recruitment and retention initiatives, including career pathways for CMS graduates and alumni pursuing careers in education, youth development, and childcare.
• Develop succession planning and leadership development programs to ensure a continuous pipeline of qualified site coordinators, supervisors, and future ASEP leaders.
• Establish and manage a pipeline of teachers and instructional staff to support summer camps and enrichment programs, expanding student learning opportunities.
• Collaborate to design and implement staffing models that align personnel resources with enrollment, program demand, and operational needs.
• Oversee enrollment and staffing strategies to maximize program access, eliminate waitlists, and ensure equitable service delivery across all ASEP sites.
• Identify and secure opportunities to expand summer, intersession, and extended learning programming through strategic staffing, partnership development, and resource allocation.
• Establish and oversee standardized operating procedures for school-based programs and central office operations to ensure consistent, efficient, and compliant practices across program planning, enrollment, staffing, budgeting, procurement, payroll, customer service, and program evaluation.
• Implement quality assurance systems and operational frameworks that standardize practices across all ASEP sites while ensuring compliance with district, state, and federal requirements.
• Use predictive data analytics and enrollment forecasting to anticipate program demand, staffing requirements, facility needs, and resource allocation decisions.
• Complete local, state, or federal surveys and reports accurately and promptly.
• Participate in professional development workshops and leadership training.
• Create an inclusive environment with positive communication/public relations.
• Perform related work as assigned or required.

Skills

Budget management

Staff supervision

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Community engagement

Policy compliance

Data-driven decision making

Staff development

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Master's degree preferred

5+ years related experience preferred

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Budgeting software

Job description

TrulyHired is seeking an Executive Director to lead the ASEP program within Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. The role involves strategic oversight of operations, budget administration, staffing, compliance, and community engagement, reporting to the Associate Superintendent of Student Programs, Planning, and Placement.

The successful candidate will build partnerships with schools, colleges, and community organizations, expand ASEP access across the district, and develop talent pipelines to ensure