STEAM Scholars (S2) Site Director (SSSD) - The Salvation Army Eastern Territory

Position: STEAM Scholars (S2) Site Director (SSSD)

Department: Youth and Family Education/21^st CCLC STEAM Scholars PA STEAM Academy Charter School

Availability of Position: Immediate

Schedule: Full-time

Reporting Relationship: Directly: Youth and Family Education Administrator Indirectly: Programs and Services Chief Administrator     

Salary/Grade: $58,000 per year; 12 Exempt

The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Remitted Tuition Program
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Position Overview: The STEAM Scholars Site Director (SSSD) will have administrative oversight of the STEAM Scholars program and staff with

responsibility to lead and coordinate trainings for department staff. This position will plan, develop, write, administer, coordinate, and maintain the

21^st CCLC grant-funded program that will serve the PA STEAM Academy students. The SSSD will lead the program planning sessions, oversee

the development of the program schedule, lead and plan all staff meetings/trainings, ensure all attendance and time sheets are tracked etc.

Responsible for overseeing the compilation of the quarterly and annual evaluation and program reports, monthly expenditure reports and funding

proposals. The SSSD will also maintain and manage partnerships and provide follow up regarding data collection and access for required reports.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in the field of Education or related field and 5+ years of experience working with urban, diverse youth and their families required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to read & understand grant contracts and federal/state assurances
• Prior experience related to grant management, experience with federally funded programs
• Teaching experience in math, ELA, social studies, sciences
• Confidentiality in all areas,
• Flexible in availability, due to changing hours based on programming
• Should be self-motivated, exhibit strong initiative and strong time management
• Must have good organizational and interpersonal
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment but also able to work independently
• Ability to deal with stressful
• Ability to deal with a wide variety of community people, students, vendors of
• Knowledge of cultural flexibility, competency in working with multi-cultural participants and experience working with inner-city youth and families.
• Leadership training and a minimum of 2 years prior experience supervising, managing and training
• Computer skills in Microsoft Publisher, Excel and Power
• Prior experience in using spreadsheets and database systems
• Prior experience tracking program outcomes and reporting out on
• Must be able to adapt and change to meet the needs of the organization and the
• Valid Driver's License and able to obtain insurance clearances as determined by The Salvation Army's insurance
• Valid CPR and First Aid Certification
• As a Mandated Reporter, must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse meeting the training standards of PA Act 153 of 2014. Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 to include PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record Check.
• Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the Mission of The Salvation Army.

Contact: Please submit your resume and cover letter as instructed below.

External candidates interested in this position please apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org. 

Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com.          

Please, no calls.

Released by the Divisional Human Resources Department on April 3, 2024.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status The Salvation Army will not hire any applicant for employment if the criminal background check reveals a conviction (or a guilty plea or plea of nolo contendre) for any sexual or violent crime. This policy is intended to help ensure safety in Salvation Army workplaces.

The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.

Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.

Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ

and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Requisition No, 2200