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Job Location drjobs

Appleton, WI - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Unit Director Kaleidoscope Academy
Position Overview
The Unit Director directs/manages overall daily operations of the Boys & Girls Club at schoolbased sites with the primary concern for programs and service delivery supervision and training of staff facilities management community relations and membership administration.
Essential Job Functions
Leadership
  • Oversee the implementation and delivery of operations program services and activities that facilitate achievement of Youth Development Outcomes.
  • Motivate staff to create a welcoming environment that promotes an Optimal Club Experience featuring: Supportive relationships with caring adults a safe positive environment recognition opportunity fun & a sense of belonging.
  • Ensure positive collaboration exists between the school site administration and the Boys & Girls Club.
  • Actively and substantially contribute to a healthy organizational culture characterized by the core elements of trust inclusion belonging autonomy position mastery and purpose.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and departments to align goals and strategies and to foster a culture of cooperation and teamwork.
  • Ensure continuous learning and continuous improvement processes thrive in each area of responsibility.
  • Use data ethically to make decisions in a timely and informed manner.
  • Build and engage in community relationshipsthat enhance the organizations profile build its reputation support its priorities and advance its mission.
  • Focus your efforts and that of your team members on promoting equity engaging in traumainformed and continuous improvement practices and doing what is needed to help the communities the organization serves become great places for all children and youth to grow and thrive.
Strategic Planning Execution & Agility
  • Plan and execute programs to ensure grant compliance and sustainability.
  • Develop and implementstrategic plans that align with the organizations strategic directions mission and goals.
  • Monitor and evaluatethe progress of strategic initiatives making necessary adjustments to ensure successful execution.
  • Demonstrate agilityby adapting to changes in the internal and external environment and making timely decisions to keep the organization on track towards its goals.
Management
  • Approach management of individual sites from a Continuous Improvement mindset to optimize effectiveness and relevancy to the school community.
  • Ensure operational goals and objectives align with and advance the organizations strategic priorities.
  • Regularly implement strategies to promote team development and performance inclusive of but not limited to active listening team performance assessments coaching teambased learning recognition fun and transparent communications.
  • Strive to meet and surpass the expectations of youth families staff volunteers Board funders and other key stakeholders.
  • Support the planning implementation execution and evaluation of special projects.
  • Ensure spending stays within budgeted amounts get advance approval on expenditures as required meet allowable cost requirements and support the successful delivery of programs and services in alignment with all restricted funding sources expectations and requirements.
  • Finish work by established deadlines within the framework of established guidelines and policies.
  • Address issues and concerns in a professional respectful and courteous manner.
  • Ensure records are upto date accurate and organized.
  • Prioritize and organize multiple tasks and responsibilities in a way that meets daily responsibilities while continuing to work toward longerterm objectives.
Resource Development
  • Train staff to understand how their actions and contributions to quality work and to maximization of resources enhance the organizations fundraising efforts and its overall financial health.
  • Participate in organizational fundraising efforts including donor stewardship activities Board engagement opportunities thirdparty events and special events.
Safety and Risk Management
  • Ensure a healthy and safe environment ensuring facilities equipment and supplies are maintained.
  • Plan staffing with mandated ratios and supervision of youth procedures to minimize opportunities for incidents.
  • Ensure current safety practices meet or exceed organizational requirements.
  • Support the development and implementation of new or amended new or amended policies practices and processes that further mitigate and minimize safety risks.
Human Resources Supervision and Talent Development
  • Provide strengthbased onboarding experiences for new staff that allow for shadowing and skill development.
  • Support efforts to ensure the organization has an acceptable number of qualified staff and effective leadership and management structures to operate effectively and deliver programs.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to excellence and guide your team to do so as well aligning efforts with the organizations values mission strategic priorities and policies.
  • Ensureworkplace operations comply with all relevant regulations policies and best practices.
  • Provide active supervision of all direct reports inclusive of ongoing coaching regular oneonone meetings performance evaluations goal setting and talent development.
  • Participate in available coaching opportunities regular oneonone meetings with supervisor performance evaluations and goal setting.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to learning and development by following talent development requirements ensuring your team does the same and creating and following a professional development plan.
  • Create and manage succession plans for key roles in your area of responsibility.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
The Unit Director requires a majority combination of the following:
Education and Experience
  • Bachelors degree in education Human Services or a related field
  • At least 3 years experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people or equivalent experience.
  • Demonstrated record of understanding regarding youth development principles behavior management outcome evaluation and program management.
Skills and Requirements
  • Ability to deal effectively with members and parents including behavioral conversations.
  • Will act as a liaison between the school site administration and the Boys & Girls Club organization.
  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to convey information in a timely open and clear manner.
  • Reliable transportation.
  • Knowledge of and ability to effectively use computers software and other technology tools.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Key Characteristics
  • Is missiondriven and valuesbased.
  • Demonstrates a growth mindset and a commitment to lifelong learning.
  • Upholds a commitment to equity while striving to be antiracist and respectful of cultural differences with all stakeholders.
  • Contributes to a purposedriven culture characterized by trust inclusion belonging autonomy and learning.
  • Operates with excellence in mind in all matters.
Working Conditions
Work will occur both in a climatecontrolled environment and outdoors with minimal potential for safety or health hazards. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers and filing cabinets as well as nonhazardous program supplies and equipment such as basketballs paint markers billiard balls musical instruments etc.
Physical Demands include:
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to move independently indoors and outdoors.
  • Must be able to operate a computer and other office productivity equipment such as a phone and photocopier.
  • Must be able to communicate efficiently and effectively.
  • Must be able to quickly detect safety concerns.
  • Must be able to move equipment and supplies required to perform the positions responsibilities.
  • Must be able to work effectively in outdoor weather conditions.
  • Must be able to work effectively in an environment where the noise level may be loud at times.
Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with documented disabilities to perform essential functions.


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