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Friday, May 17, 2013

Program Director, GirlForward, Chicago, IL

Program Director

Posted on: May 14, 2013
Application deadline: June 2, 2013
Posted by: GirlForward

SUMMARY

The Program Director is a motivated, enthusiastic leader at our dynamic and growing organization. The Program Director is one of the top administrators at GirlForward, overseeing the coordination, administration and assessment of all aspects of ongoing and planned GirlForward programs. This staff member works closely with and reports directly to the Executive Director.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Program Director performs a wide range of duties including some the following:
  • Plan the delivery of programs and their activities in accordance with our mission and goals
  • Develop new initiatives to support the strategic direction of the organization
  • Assess and report on the strengths of programs and desired outcomes, and identify areas for improvement
  • Collaborate with Executive Director on program grant proposals
  • Ensure program activities operate within relevant policies, procedures, and professional standards
  • Document program activities and oversee the collection and maintenance of records on program participants
  • In consultation with the Executive Director, interview and select well-qualified staff/interns/volunteers, implementing human resources policies and procedures
  • Engage and successfully manage program volunteers
  • Ensure all program staff/interns/volunteers receive training in accordance with organizational standards
  • Communicate with program participants and other stakeholders to gain community support for and solicit input to improve programs
  • Generate written reports on programs for Executive Director and Board as needed
  • Ensure that programs operate within the approved budget and that financial records (receipts, invoices, etc.) for programs are up-to-date
  • Lead program evaluations in accordance with established guidelines, reporting evaluation findings to the Executive Director
QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in a related field with 3-5 years of relevant experience that includes supervisory and administrative experience
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite, Google applications (G-mail, Drive, Google Calendar)
  • Demonstrated success in youth program management
  • Demonstrated familiarity with: refugee resettlement, adolescent girls' programming and researching surrounding empowering girls, issues specific to English Language Learners, issues specific to the Chicago area
  • Proficient in social media tools
The GirlForward Program Director is an effective communicator, multi-tasker, teacher and team player who is passionate about GirlForward's mission. In addition, the Program Director should demonstrate competence in building relationships, communicating effectively, creativity and innovation, leadership, organization, and problem-solving.

The Program Director will most often work in the GirlForward office, but will also complete job responsibilities in participants' homes, school environments, and other similar locations. This position will be required to work some evenings and weekends to manage program activities.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a resume and cover letter to info@girlforward.org with "Program Director - Name" in the subject of the e-mail. Please include cover letter in e-mail body as well as in an attachment. Please do not e-mail to check the status of your application. Due to our small staff, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries.

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