Program Director - Leaders in Transformational Education

Aurora, IL

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Role and Responsibilities:

The Program Director will work directly with the Program Manager to ensure the delivery of youth delinquency and violence prevention activities.
The Program Director is a member of the senior management team to ensure organizational programming and events meet strategic objectives.
Initiate and set goals for programs according to the strategic objectives of the organization.
Plan the programs from start to completion involving deadlines, milestones, and processes.
Develop or approve budgets and operations.
Devise evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine the need for improvements.
Supervise all program and project managers involved to provide feedback and resolve complex problems.
Discover ways to enhance the efficiency and productivity of procedures and people.
Apply change, risk and resources management principles when needed.
Ensure program operations and activities adhere to legal guidelines and internal policies.
Keep senior management informed with detailed and accurate reports and presentations. Leaders In Transformational Education

KEY COMPETENCIES QUALIFICATIONS and Education Requirements:

Attend at all scheduled team meetings.
Complete assigned training and required training by funders.
Other duties as assigned.
Educational Requirements: Master's Degree in social service or related field plus 3 years of experience in leadership roles
Proven experience as the program director or other managerial position.
Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods.
Excellent knowledge of performance evaluation techniques and key metrics
Outstanding knowledge of data analysis, reporting and budgeting.
Working knowledge of MS office and program management software.
A business acumen with a strategic ability.
Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
An analytical mindset with great problem – solving abilities
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must have a valid driver license and insurance.
Must have a cleared LITE background check.
Must be highly organized, detail focused have excellent time management.
Must be flexible and work as part of a team.
Must have ability to solve practical problems.
Ability to gather data, analyze, interpret.
Must have excellent engagement skills with populations with target population.
Ability to facilitate training and performance reviews.

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