Academic Success Director Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington - 4.1 Bloomington, IN Job Details Full-time $40,000 - $50,000 a year 7 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Professional development assistance Qualifications Academic program development Program management Active listening Childhood development Interpersonal skills Tutoring Employee relationship building Staff training General management Working with youth Youth program management Full Job Description Academic Success Director The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington is to empower all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as caring, productive, responsible citizens. Since 1956, the organization has been dedicated to safely serving youth in our local community. We provide out-of-school time opportunities to school-aged youth in Monroe and Owen Counties through camps and after-school programs. Our high-quality Club experience is formulated to have positive outcomes that develop essential skills related to Health & Well-Being, Character & Leadership, Academic Success, and Life & Workforce Readiness. America Needs Club Kids and Club Kids Need You. We wholeheartedly embrace a vibrant and clearly articulated culture that revolves around these core principles: We know our mission and shared vision of success. We take ownership of our work and empower others to do the same. We approach our work with a sense of unity. We recognize individual and Club successes, excellence, and milestone moments. We are teachable and coachable, and value feedback that helps us improve and grow. We address interpersonal conflicts with directness and professionalism. We demonstrate respect by assuming positive intent, utilizing active listening, and fostering a safe environment where seeking and offering help is encouraged. We show up each day with a dedication to safety and positivity. We will purposefully leave a legacy and pass the torch for generations to follow.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Academic Success Director is the lead in building and sustaining a high quality Tutor Program and Summer Learning Labs across the Boys & Girls Club sites that have positive outcomes on youth in the area of academic success. The Academic Success Director manages the securing, training, and management of all tutors and tutor site leads for the program as well as teaching staff for the Summer Learning Labs program. This role is also responsible for the recruitment and management of the youth in the tutor program. We are looking for the right person for this role. This role is full time but we are open to someone who would want to work 30 or up to 40 hours per week. The pay will be decided by both the experience and the scheduled hours the selected candidate wants to contribute to the role.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Oversee program staff and volunteers to ensure all responsibilities are met. Manage all recruiting, hiring, training, disciplining and evaluation of staff and volunteers in the program. Plan and execute program budget. Manage purchasing. Ensure materials required for program excellence are acquired. Maintain records including, but not limited to: Attendance, eligibility status, grant documentation. Submit as appropriate in a timely manner. Perform all the duties of Tutor Lead or Tutor as needed. Build positive relationships with youth, volunteers, parents, community and schools. Maintain communication with staff at all Club locations to facilitate the Tutoring Program. Create and distribute marketing materials for the Tutoring Program. Adjust structure and content of the Tutoring Program as needed to maintain a high level of excellence. Maintain communication and relationship with our service learner partners. Fulfill any documentation requirements. Provide logistical, academic, and material support to Summer Learning Lab educators. Enforce Club rules and regulations. Proactively maintain the safety of the club members. Ensure the program meets grant requirements to promote highest potential grant funding. Provide statistical data to demonstrate program impact. Assume other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

3 or more year's program management and childhood education experience required. Higher education degree preferred. Individuals must be knowledgeable of youth development practices.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

Demonstrates a high degree of initiative, self-direction and creativity. Demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills. Exhibits professionalism. Maintains excellent working relationships with staff, volunteers and public. Must be able to demonstrate ability to work with people from diverse racial/cultural/socioeconomic backgrounds.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Ability to perform gross and fine motor activities required for typing, writing, simple manipulations such as telephone buttons, computer keyboards, fax machine buttons, etc. Ability to work in a professional environment and positively represent organization under various levels of stress. Ability to work on multiple projects and prioritize effectively. Visual acuity for accurate reading, typing, filing and use of computer screen. Ability to work at a rapid pace and where frequent interruptions and changes in plans or deadlines may occur. Hearing is needed for purposes of business related phone communications, public broadcasts, answering incoming phone calls, etc. Ability to lift and carry 15 to 50 pounds for office supplies, audio equipment, and other items needed for the preparation and takedown of special events. Ability to operate a safe mode of transportation for publicity functions/events, transportation of supplies, and meetings. Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, squat for filing and retrieval of stored files and supplies.

DISCLAIMER

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay:

$40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person