Site Program Manager I

The Site Program Manager (SPM) is the on-site leader of a Think Together educational program conducted on a partner-school campus. The SPM oversees all aspects of the state-wide recognized after school program ensuring it meets educational and recreational requirements, operates safely and efficiently, and functions in accordance with policies and operational procedures. The SPM is responsible for student safety and site operations. Must ensure program quality to provide a positive student experience. Responsible to foster positive partner relationships through effective communication both internally and externally while aligning with school day to uphold program satisfaction. The SPM is responsible for meeting and maintaining the Average Daily Attendance (ADA) the site is funded/contracted for. This role requires an individual who can manage multiple components and funding streams and be available at varying times including, but not limited to, before school, after school, non-instructional days, and weekends. (Saturdays, summer, and winter)

The SPM supervises all Think Together Program staff and volunteers who work on site, ensures all administrative and documentation requirements are met, and is the primary contact and liaison between Think Together and students, parents, school administration, donors, visitors, and other collaborators. The SPM ensures compliance with all the terms of the agreement between Think Together and the school district and manages adherence to program requirements established by the program model and any funding stipulations. The SPM position has two (2) job level roles as noted in the matrix below. The role qualifiers are differentiator attributes that guide job level titles per SPM and are general, not finite. (For example, numbers below are approximate, not explicit). Level 1 may perform role at dual sites.

Student Attendance Goal

84 - 207

208 - 419

PL Oversight (Number of

Program Leaders)

4 -10

11 - 20

•     Headcount, Attendance Goal, Number of Services, hours of service

Level 1

High School Diploma or G.E.D required. Bachelor's degree highly preferred.

Combination of education and experience related to position, with increasing responsibility, which may include but not limited to:

     > 1- 2+ years of experience working in education/youth programs.

     > At least 1+ year in a supervisory or leadership position is required and 2+ years highly preferred.

Internal Candidate:

     > Completion of Think Together Build the Bench Program for SPM preferred. 

Level 2

High School Diploma or G.E.D required. Bachelor's degree highly preferred.

Combination of education and experience related to position, with increasing responsibility, which may include but not be limited to:

     > 2- 3+ years of experience working in education/youth programs,

     > At least 2+ years in a supervisory or leadership position is required and 3+ years highly preferred.

     > AA or vocational certificate related to the position.

Internal Candidate:

     > Completion of Think Together Build the Bench Program for SPM preferred. 

• Previous classroom experience required. • Strong ability to communicate with students, parents, school staff and faculty both verbally and in writing. • Excellent program management skills, including demonstrated record of completing tasks on time and within budget. • Bilingual / Bi-cultural (Spanish) may apply in some districts. • CPR/First Aid certified or ability to obtain within first 60 days of hire. • Satisfactory TB skin test. • Passing background check (DOJ & FBI).