Associate Program Director

2 weeks ago

Avondale, United States Make Way for Books Full time

**Job description**

Location: Greater Phoenix Area

Make Way for Books (MWFB) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to making a positive impact in our community by providing essential early literacy services in under-resourced communities of southern Arizona and Phoenix. Our mission is to give all children the chance to read and succeed.

:Associate Program Director
**REPORTS TO**: A Regional Director or a Program Director or a Senior Program Director

**SUPERVISES**:Program Manager, Program Staff

**FLSA STATUS**:Exempt
**CATEGORY**:Staff - Regular
**FULL TIME/PART TIME**:Full Time (1.0 FTE)
**SALARY RANGE**:$52,152.00 - $65,190.00 (annually)

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**Position Summary**

The Assistant Program Director supports the development, coordination, and administration of an assigned program or programs in collaboration with the Regional Program Director or a Senior Program Director.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Collaborates in the development and administration of assigned programs including budgeting, reporting, curriculum development, staff supervision, program structure, and program assessment.
- Supervises and supports the Program Manager and staff with implementing content-based training and provides individualized technical assistance.
- Supports program staff in collaboration with site and program partners that align with the grant needs and partnerships.
- Assists with creating and managing program budgets.
- Assists with developing curriculum and content delivered by the program.
- Participates in and facilitates workshops and group coaching sessions for staff.
- Assists with developing program schedules, staff site assignments, assessment tools, program manuals, agendas, and associated documents.
- Assists with development and submission of required program reports in accordance with timelines dictated by grants and the foundation.
- Reviews staff data and collaborates with program leadership to ensure program data comply with grant reporting requirements.
- Collaborates in the assessment of service delivery and provides coaching and support in conjunction with professional development plans that include opportunities for growth.
- Represents the agency with funding partners and statewide collaborators.
- Liaises between the program, senior leadership, staff, and other program leadership.
- Develops strategies for future programs in collaboration with senior leadership.

**Minimum Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or closely related.
- 2 years’ program leadership experience.
- 3 years’ professional experience in early literacy and childhood education.
- Extensive knowledge of adult learning theory, curriculum development, and engagement strategies.
- Ability to perform verifiable research in the areas of early childhood literacy, teaching styles, learning styles, and program administration.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with flexibility and finesse.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to integrate various communication styles to execute effective programming.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Strong budget management skills including financial analysis, basic accounting skills, money management, and financial reporting.
- Project Management skills and the ability to set and meet deadlines and delegate project tasks and deliverables.
- Knowledge of content creation tools including Canva, Publisher, and Wix.
- Computer proficient in MS Office suite, Google suite, and other general business technology.
- Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to produce quality results.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills and the ability to meet and maintain deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Reliable transportation and ability to work during evenings and weekends. Some travel across Arizona will be required.

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)

**Physical Demands/Working Conditions**
- This position requires a minimum of 40 hours per week and occasional weekends and evenings.
- Will be required to work extended periods of time in front of a computer screen.
- Intermittent physical activity including bending, reaching, and lifting heavy boxes.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to work in diverse weather for outdoor events: heat, cold and wind.

THE INTENT OF THIS POSITION DESCRIPTION IS TO PROVIDE A REPRESENTATIVE SUMMARY OF THE ESSENTIAL DUTIES PERFORMED BY INCUMBENTS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM OTHER JOB-RELATED TASKS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFICALLY PRESENTED IN THIS DESCRIPTION.

**PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS**
Make Way for Books conducts pre-employment screenings for all positions, which may include a criminal background check, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certifications, and work history. In addition, a check of names and identification documents is conducte

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