City: Nashville, TN, US
Employer Reference: 10006519
Company Description
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Job Description
The Director of Day Programs is part of the Programs for Talented Youths (PTY) Team at Vanderbilt University and is a program leader responsible for the work activity of day programs for advanced and high-achieving K-12 grade students. The Director of Day Programs manages all aspects of programming for academically advanced and high-achieving students participating in day programs as part of Programs for Talented Youth. The Director oversees communication endeavors between PTY and those they serve related to day programs opportunities and services; develops program goals and objectives for day programs and oversees all aspects of programming implementation for students participating in day program experiences including program design, enrollment management, communication, marketing, hiring and training seasonal staff, and problem-solving; prepares or assists in the preparation of annual operating budgets for day programs; evaluates personnel actions and policies for day program staff; and collaborates with other PTY directors to ensure consistency in quality experiences across the continuum of grade levels of PTY services.
About the Work Unit:
Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth (PTY) works to develop talent in gifted and academically advanced students and those who work with them. PTY is part of Vanderbilt Universitys Peabody College of Education and is led by staff who are dedicated and experienced in providing evidence supported talent development opportunities for academically advanced learners in a creative, supportive, and academically rigorous environment. In a typical year, PTY sees over 2000 students through day, residential and online programs. Founded in 2000 under the vision and leadership of Dean Camilla Benbow, a protege of Dr. Julian Stanley and founder of talent search programs, PTY is comprised of a small staff who are dedicated, hard-working, and passionate about the programs offered.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Develop goals and objectives for all aspects of programming for PTYs academically accelerated day programs.
1a. Collect, analyze, and interpret long-range impact of decisions and plans; provide data on the effectiveness of programs for students participating in day programs to the Executive Director of PTY; propose program changes to the Executive Director based on data.
1b. Initiates changes in, or the development of, new policies, procedures, and/or methods in accordance with office and VU policies, as well as best practices in the field of gifted education, child development, and talent development for day programming.
2. Lead effective operations of all day programs in the unit.
2a. Be present at all day programs to provide direction and leadership over all aspects of program operations and parent communication.
2b. Oversee all pre-program operations including, but not limited to, recruitment of student participants; recruitment and hiring of seasonal staff, including, instructional and administrative staff; admission/placement of students; training of staff; and communication to students, families, staff and other constituents.
2c. Develop and implement staffing plans to ensure that programs are fully staffed and staff are fully trained according to university minors policies, HR guidelines, and youth development best practices.
2d. Oversee the development and implementation of effective online systems, including providing ongoing leadership over data management of student accounts, admissions processes, and forms requirements for students applying and attending day programs.
2e. Direct, supervise, and provide training for PTY full-time and seasonal staff working with day programs with full responsibility for planning, coordinating, and controlling the work procedures.
2f. Lead organizational meetings and network with foundations, organizations, and schools/school systems to recruit qualified participants to PTY day programs; collaborate with foundations that support opportunities for low-income populations and provide funding; develop and support partnerships within the university and Peabody College.
2g. Collaborate with other PTY directors to standardize services, processes, resources, and practices across the office, when appropriate, to improve efficiency, quality of student and parent experience, and communication among all programs.
2h. Initiate meetings with persons from other areas of the institution to coordinate and support successful day program implementation and hiring.
2i. Communicate regularly, timely, and effectively with parents, students, staff and the Executive Director regarding program initiatives, concerns, and procedures.
2j. Initiate, design and lead new programs, services, and procedures as appropriate based on market needs, VU needs, Peabody needs, and constituent feedback.
2k. Complete additional duties for the department as assigned.
2l. In collaboration with other PTY directors, support the data-informed selection of and marketing for academic course offerings.
3. Define and achieve financial targets for day programs in support of business goals of the unit.
3a. Oversee day program operating budgets and project future budget needs based on analysis of current operations
3b. Develop cost reduction projects and targets for enrollment and staffing;
3c. Analyze and evaluate budget needs and expenditures and make recommendations that balance efficiency with quality to the Executive Director.
4. Create and exceed service standards, utilizing knowledge of customer expectations and best practices.
4a. Establish standards for delivering quality services, which includes establishing efficient systems, and communicating effectively with constituents, including parents and students.
4b. Support the staff, as necessary, to help them utilize best practices in supporting K-12 students academically and social-emotionally.
4c. Ensure that day program staff are prepared to be customer-service oriented with an emphasis on student safety, quality program provisions, VU policies compliance, professional communication, and the following of best practices in meeting the needs of advanced learners.
4d. Hire, lead, monitor and supervise year-round day program staff and students; unite staff toward common goals.
4e. Monitor and evaluate program staff in upholding VU policies and procedures for day programs.
Supervisory Relationships
This position has supervisory responsibility of personnel supporting day students. The position also supervises all K-12 students participating in day programs. Each year PTY fills more than 1000 seats across summer, fall, and spring day programs.
This position reports administratively and functionally to the PTYs Executive Director.
Qualifications
Masters Degree in Education-Related area or Leadership is required
Required time in the field of education previous to employment: 3 Year(s); 5 preferred
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