Program Specialist

Job Type: Full-Time Job Description Lead Student Success Across Campuses: ACE Program Director Are you a visionary leader who is passionate about expanding opportunities for students? Communities In Schools of the South Plains® is seeking an experienced ACE Program Director to provide leadership and oversight for our After School Centers on Education (ACE) program. If you thrive on developing teams, building strong partnerships, and ensuring high-quality programming that changes lives, we’d love to have you on our team. The Mission As the ACE Program Director, you provide strategic leadership for the ACE program across multiple campuses. You’ll coach and support Site Supervisors, ensure grant compliance, evaluate program effectiveness, and foster partnerships that help students achieve academic success and personal growth. Your leadership ensures every campus delivers a high-quality after-school experience that supports the Communities In Schools mission. What You’ll Do Lead the Team: Provide effective leadership, supervision, coaching, and professional development for ACE Site Supervisors and program staff. Ensure Program Excellence : Monitor implementation of the ACE program to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance with grant requirements and organizational standards. Evaluate Success: Analyze program data, conduct internal evaluations, and monitor outcomes to measure student success and continuous improvement. Support Campus Teams: Provide ongoing training, technical assistance, and guidance to campus staff to strengthen program delivery. Build Partnerships: Collaborate with school districts, community organizations, and local partners to expand educational and enrichment opportunities. Manage Compliance: Oversee reporting, documentation, budgeting, and program monitoring to meet all federal, state, and organizational requirements. Champion Student Success: Promote innovative programming that supports academic achievement, attendance, student engagement, and family involvement. What You Bring to the Table Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Education, Human Services, Public Administration, or a related field preferred. Experience : At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in youth development, education, program management, or nonprofit leadership, including supervisory experience. Leadership Skills: Strong organizational, communication, analytical, and team-building abilities with experience managing multiple projects and priorities. The Essentials: Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, ability to pass a criminal background check, and a passion for helping students succeed. Why Join Us? As the ACE Program Director, you’ll have the opportunity to shape programs that impact hundreds of students across Lubbock ISD. Your leadership will empower staff, strengthen communities, and ensure every student has access to meaningful academic and enrichment opportunities beyond the school day. If you’re an experienced leader who believes every child deserves the chance to succeed, we want to meet you. CIS South Plains is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to cultivating an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, marital status, familial status, disability, or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr