City of New York · 16 hours ago
COMPASS Program Manager
Manhattan, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$63K/yr - $98K/yr
2+ years expThe City of New York is dedicated to supporting community-based organizations through the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD). The COMPASS Program Manager is responsible for monitoring and providing support to youth programs, ensuring compliance with health and safety protocols, and offering technical assistance to contractors.
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Responsibilities
Monitor and evaluate Community-Based Organization (CBO) COMPASS contractors
Review and approve program plans
Conduct site visits during late afternoon and early evening hours
Provide technical assistance and directs work improvement or corrective action for underperforming CBO contractors
Participate in contract negotiations
Advance knowledge of COMPASS sites by providing technical assistance and sharing resources to promote program quality
Provide technical expertise to contractors in the development stages of their contracts and contract
Evaluate contract performance reports, as well as agency fiscal documents to ensure contract compliance
Become proficient and provide training to CBOs on DYCD CONNECT, DYCD’s innovative, web-based program management system
Make summary reports to higher administrative levels along with recommendations to improve program performance
Prepare standard reports as designated by higher management
Other projects and tasks as needed to support the COMPASS unit and its programs
Qualification
Required
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above
High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to '1' or '2' above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in '1' above
Preferred
Background in working with community-based organizations
Experience or knowledge of after-school or other youth development programming
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Computer literate with advanced knowledge of Microsoft: Word, Excel, and Outlook
Familiarity with DYCD's data system DYCD CONNECT experience preferred
Company
City of New York
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