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Director of Program Operations
Organization:
Wu Yee Children's ServicesLocation:
San Francisco, CASubmission Deadline:
07/01/2010 America/Los_AngelesDuties:
Duties and Responsibilities:
Participate in and support the growth and development of existing programs and projects
Connect program functions and operations across the agency and between programs and Wu Yee administration
Periodically review programmatic systems to identify opportunities for greater efficiency, effectiveness and ease
Serve as the staff liaison to the Program Committee of the Board of Directors
Develop and implement statistical and/or other indicators to evaluate program and organizational performance
Coordinate and lead Program Leadership Team (managers across the agency programs) meetings
Work closely with the Executive Director and Director of Finance in planning and organizational development discussions
Support the development of programmatic operating plans, programmatic policies and procedures, and systems across all program options
Work in conjunction with Executive Director and Management Team to oversee the conversion of goals into specific work plans and to track progress towards meeting goals identified in the Strategic Plan
Provide leadership to carry forth the agency's vision, philosophy, direction, and guidance to the agency and its related program areas
Represent Wu Yee Children's Services in a positive and constructive manner in all dealings with staff, government officials, funders, the public, and in all public forums
Develop appropriate strategies for overcoming barriers to program improvement based on monitoring results, monthly reports, staff, participant, community and parent input
Participate in and support the growth and development of existing programs and projects
Connect program functions and operations across the agency and between programs and Wu Yee administration
Periodically review programmatic systems to identify opportunities for greater efficiency, effectiveness and ease
Serve as the staff liaison to the Program Committee of the Board of Directors
Develop and implement statistical and/or other indicators to evaluate program and organizational performance
Coordinate and lead Program Leadership Team (managers across the agency programs) meetings
Work closely with the Executive Director and Director of Finance in planning and organizational development discussions
Support the development of programmatic operating plans, programmatic policies and procedures, and systems across all program options
Work in conjunction with Executive Director and Management Team to oversee the conversion of goals into specific work plans and to track progress towards meeting goals identified in the Strategic Plan
Provide leadership to carry forth the agency's vision, philosophy, direction, and guidance to the agency and its related program areas
Represent Wu Yee Children's Services in a positive and constructive manner in all dealings with staff, government officials, funders, the public, and in all public forums
Develop appropriate strategies for overcoming barriers to program improvement based on monitoring results, monthly reports, staff, participant, community and parent input
Requirements:
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
BA Education, Early Childhood, Special Education, or related degree AND a minimum 10 years experience in the child development/social services field. Additionally, Minimum 5 years direct management experience in progressively more complex programs and systems required
A catalyst with vision who can create excitement and energy around the programs and encourage others to support the organization; persuasive, persistent, and determined in the pursuit of program quality and excellence
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with and quickly gain the respect and support of various constituencies, including staff members, funders, internal and external partners
A team builder with strong skills in management and leadership; must understand the subtleties of motivating and directing a diverse group of personalities
A track record as an effective communicator; highly skilled in writing, speaking, and presenting; ability to communicate the department's mission and interests to varied audiences internally and externally
Strategic planner who is adept at prioritizing, organizing and following through; able to balance multiple competing priorities; encourages outside-the-box thinking and values seeking the opinions of others
One who shares information readily, listens as well as gives advice and respects the abilities of others; diplomatic
Energetic and willing to work hands-on in developing and executing a variety of program needs ranging from the day-to-day to the highly creative and visible
Ability to analyze, draw conclusions and apply information from various data sources (spreadsheets, reports, databases) to strengthen knowledge and implementation of the department programs
Demonstrated success in leading and managing a number of complex programs with multiple funders
Ability to understand, prepare and monitor complex funding sources and budgets
Ability to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate systems
Committed to and enthusiastic about agency mission and programs and the communities they serve
Significant external (government and CBO) contact and meetings; Knowledge of child development programs, issues and funding, particularly in the San Francisco Bay Area and the State of California
Deep understanding of the child development field, preferably from a variety of perspectives
Experience working with government agencies, private funders and programs
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite and Web
BA Education, Early Childhood, Special Education, or related degree AND a minimum 10 years experience in the child development/social services field. Additionally, Minimum 5 years direct management experience in progressively more complex programs and systems required
A catalyst with vision who can create excitement and energy around the programs and encourage others to support the organization; persuasive, persistent, and determined in the pursuit of program quality and excellence
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with and quickly gain the respect and support of various constituencies, including staff members, funders, internal and external partners
A team builder with strong skills in management and leadership; must understand the subtleties of motivating and directing a diverse group of personalities
A track record as an effective communicator; highly skilled in writing, speaking, and presenting; ability to communicate the department's mission and interests to varied audiences internally and externally
Strategic planner who is adept at prioritizing, organizing and following through; able to balance multiple competing priorities; encourages outside-the-box thinking and values seeking the opinions of others
One who shares information readily, listens as well as gives advice and respects the abilities of others; diplomatic
Energetic and willing to work hands-on in developing and executing a variety of program needs ranging from the day-to-day to the highly creative and visible
Ability to analyze, draw conclusions and apply information from various data sources (spreadsheets, reports, databases) to strengthen knowledge and implementation of the department programs
Demonstrated success in leading and managing a number of complex programs with multiple funders
Ability to understand, prepare and monitor complex funding sources and budgets
Ability to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate systems
Committed to and enthusiastic about agency mission and programs and the communities they serve
Significant external (government and CBO) contact and meetings; Knowledge of child development programs, issues and funding, particularly in the San Francisco Bay Area and the State of California
Deep understanding of the child development field, preferably from a variety of perspectives
Experience working with government agencies, private funders and programs
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite and Web
How to Apply:
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary depending on experience plus 18 PTO days, full cafeteria plan for health, dental and numerous other benefits.
Application process:
Send resume w/ cover letter to:
Wu Yee Children's Services
Attn: Human Resources
706 Mission Street, 6th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
Fax to (415) 543-1618
E-mail: humanresources [at] wuyee [dot] org.
Immediate opening. Wu Yee is an equal opportunity employer. Head Start/Early Head Start parents will be given preference for positions which they are qualified, please note in cover letter.
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