Head of Programme Management

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Position Status: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 10 AM-6 PM (visits to sites begin as early as 10 am)
New York Edge (NYE) is the largest provider of school-based afterschool and summer programming in New York City, serving thousands of students annually across all five boroughs and Long Island. Our mission is to help young people discover their potential by providing programs that support academic achievement, social-emotional development, and leadership growth. Through deep partnerships with schools, communities, and city agencies, we deliver high-quality experiences that address the needs of the whole child and build pathways to lifelong success. NYE also serves as a leading Community-Based Organization (CBO) in the NYC Community Schools initiative, partnering with school leadership to coordinate integrated supports such as expanded learning, family engagement, and wellness services to ensure students and families have access to comprehensive school-based resources.

New York Edge is seeking a passionate, knowledgeable, and mission-driven individual to serve as Program Manager of After-School Programs. In this full-time role, you will oversee the operation and success of 7-9 comprehensive after-school programs serving students in grades K-8 across the five boroughs. Responsibilities include ensuring contract compliance, implementing enrichment activities, and fostering strong school partnerships through active participation in school events. You will supervise and support Program Directors, collaborate with the NYE recruitment team to ensure all sites are fully staffed, schedule and coordinate program activities, and manage recordkeeping, reporting, and budgeting. The role also involves planning and organizing special and culminating events, ensuring participation in NYE-led organizational initiatives, and providing training and professional development to site staff. This position reports directly to the Borough Director of Program Operations.

Staffing and Recruitment: Collaborate with Human Resources to support equitable and inclusive staff recruitment, reflect the diversity of the communities served.

Staff retention: implement performance management, mentorship, and recognition strategies to foster professional growth and accountability.

Monitor staffing levels across sites; Act as Acting Afterschool Program Director in the absence of the site leader, ensuring operations remain compliant with policies.

Branding and Internal Collaboration: Ensure branding elements are consistent with NYE and funder guidelines; collaborate with Development, Compliance, Data, Communications, and Finance to enhance efficiency and cross-functional work.

Training and Development: Provide training for Program Directors on recruitment, scheduling, staffing, program design, and NYE core philosophy; conduct risk management training; lead cultural competency training; Compliance and Administrative Oversight: Review payroll timesheets; ensure site compliance with DYCD, DOE, and DOHMH regulations; oversee budgets and reimbursements; ensure proper student supervision and authorized pick-ups; Program Design and Evaluation: Conduct site visits; design activities aligned with community needs and NYE standards; Community Engagement and Visibility: organize community events; engage families and community-based organizations; provide data for Development team and grant proposals; Bachelor’s degree required with preference in Education, Psychology, Youth Development, Human/Social Service, or Social Work

Minimum 5 years managing an after-school or summer program

3 to 5 years managing multi-site programs preferred

School Age Child Care License eligible or certified, preferred

To apply, please visit our website at newyorkedge.Applications without Cover Letters will not be considered.

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