A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY:

The National Director of Programs leads the ASAS national program strategy, aimed at strengthening the impact of ASAS programming and experiences to ensure positive future outcomes for our youth. Provides strategic leadership and maintenance of national, regional and chapter comprehensive program models. Oversees the development and alignment of all programmatic resources under a unified youth development framework to drive social and emotional development and domain-specific skills for ASAS youth.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Development & Innovation

• Manage the development and implementation of high-quality and high-quality programs throughout the national network.
• Research and curate program content to meet diverse and broad programming objectives to fulfill organizational priorities.
• Manage the development of new content/programs in order to scale across the national network in a cost effective and efficient manner.

Evaluation

• Support collaborative, strategic and cross-departmental efforts to drive impact and organizational effectiveness through implementation of evaluation rubrics, Youth Program Quality Assurance (YPQA) initiative and other continuous quality improvement models.

Training & Leadership Development

• Manage the design, implementation and evaluation of onboarding, leadership, program development, and diversity and inclusion core curriculum programs.
• Manage the national training staff calendar to ensure all foundational trainings are implemented and evaluated throughout the year.

Partnerships & External Relations

• Develop and manage relationships with national stakeholders to strengthen ASASs external network and increase the implementation of evidence-based partnership models throughout our chapters.
• Act as one of the primary external representatives for ASAS within the youth development sector. This includes presenting at national conferences and cultivating new national, regional, and local partnerships.

Requirements

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

The National Director of Programs should embody ASASs core values: accountable, collaborative, transparent, proactive, and entrepreneurial. The National Director of Programs is a senior level leadership position, and the ideal candidate will possess:

• 10+ years experience in the field of nonprofit management with demonstrated success in youth development, education programs, evaluation, and organizational oversight.
• Deep understanding of the national non-profit, education landscape and a successful track record within the youth development and OST field.
• Excellent interpersonal and stewardship skills with the ability to passionately communicate ASASs mission and accomplishments.
• Demonstrated success developing and evaluating program models and successfully operationalizing innovative programs.
• Strong project management skills overseeing complex, multifaceted projects resulting in measurable successes and program growth.
• Proficient in using technology as a management reporting tool and experience working with information technology staff to develop and implement program evaluation systems.
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills, with ability to engage, inspire, build credibility and engender trust with diverse audiences.
• Experience working with community-based coalitions and organizations.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• An undergraduate degree is required.