Head of Programme Management

New York Edge is New York’s leading provider of after-school programs; The mission of New York Edge is to help bridge the opportunity gap among underserved students by providing programs designed to improve academic performance, health and wellness, self-confidence, character and attitudes for success in life.

The Program Manager has overall responsibility for the operation and success of 6 - 8 comprehensive after-school programs based in a K-12 school within the five boroughs. The Program Manager will be responsible for contract compliance, curriculum development, training, implementation of enrichment activities and theme based projects, recruitment of staff, scheduling of activities, daily supervision of Program Directors, record keeping and reporting and assist with the planning and organizing of special events and monitor budgeting. New York Edge Program Manager must embrace positive child and youth development principles and practices. These include building on youth strengths rather than focusing on youth deficits; understanding the centrality of and fostering positive relationships with peers and adults; providing age-appropriate and challenging programming; promoting positive identity formation and helping young people to fully develop their potential. The Program Manager respects and values the cultures and traditions of participants, their families and their communities, and treats all participants and staff equally, irrespective of race, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age or disability. New York Edge Program Manager must appreciate the range of abilities and diverse needs of children and youth in our programs. Provide crisis management.
Conduct periodic site visits and provide feedback to Program Directors.
Attend weekly meetings with Directors, other Program Managers, Office Personnel, Department Directors, Finance, Human Resources, Compliance, Data, Development and Communications.
Meet with Program Directors to establish quarterly goals and review overall program performance Assess and evaluate program quality through site visits and discussions with Program Directors and school administrators (provide diplomatic and constructive criticism as well as encouragement and praise).
Assist site coordinators in the development of age and site appropriate curricula.
access to snack, security and fingerprinting, etc.).
Build collaboration between key after-school stakeholders, especially site coordinators, principals, to support the institutionalization of after-school programs.
Encourage and support Program Directors and line staff in their professional development (identify problem areas and potential weaknesses) to build the field of after-school staff and improve program operations, offerings and atmosphere.
Assist Program Directors in the development of needs assessment within their school communities and monitor the implementation of strategies to address those needs.
Administrative Supervision.
Ensures all programs within the portfolio are compliant with DYCD, DOE and DOHMH regulations, timelines and are staying abreast of all local, state and federal pandemic management conditions and requirements.

Grants Management
This position is required to travel to multiple locations within NYC in order to meet and ensure New York Edge programs are meeting contractual obligations.
Enforce New York Edge policies to ensure compliance with grant agreements and regulations mandated by after-school partners, e.g., Monitor attendance reports and follow-up on individual site issues related to attendance, enrollment and contract compliance issues.
Oversee fiscal management of programs, including analysis and completion of budgets, approval on expense reports and approving and issuing reimbursement to programs.
Review, edit and approve quarterly reports for submission.
Develop networks amongst Program Directors and other Program Directors who are struggling with similar issues at the site level.
Ensure each site maintains program files and other required documentations (DOH compliance).
Maintain comprehensive files for legal, correspondence, financial and grant compliance purposes.
Participate in the grant review process for new after-school programs.