Administrator, Youth Development Programs - JK Executive Strategies, LLC : Job Details

Administrator of Youth Development

Rochester, NY

JK Executive Strategies is partnering with a mission-driven educational organization in search of an Administrator of Youth Development. This role will guide a dedicated team and oversee after-school programs, mentorship, and real-world readiness experiences all designed to help every senior graduate with a personalized plan for success.

This is a rare opportunity to lead a flagship college and career readiness program that supports 500 students from over 60 schools. The ideal candidate for this position is a mission-driven leader passionate about youth development, community collaboration, and making a measurable impact.

Responsibilities

Oversee Youth Development Programming

• Review program-specific foundational documents including, but not limited to, logic models, participant agreements, and partner-facing program overviews to align with organizational goals and best practices in youth development; revise when appropriate.
• Solicit, incorporate, and prioritize youth voice and feedback in program design and continuous improvement.
• Work with program coordinators to ensure programs are implemented as designed; support coordinators and front-line staff in day-to-day operations by observing, participating in, and debriefing program events and activities on a regular basis, including mandatory attendance on an annual multi-day overnight college tour trip.
• Uphold protocols that ensure the safety of all program participants and staff.
• Develop and monitor program budgets to reflect and appropriately utilize relevant funding; partner with coordinators to track spending.
• Define and/or revise a clear profile of the appropriate program participant and design corresponding recruitment strategies to reach enrollment targets.
• Work with Data & Evaluation Manager and Director to identify evidence-based program measures; monitor progress toward articulated outcomes; adjust when necessary.
• Collaborate with operations and transportation teams to create, implement, and revise transportation and food service plans for participating youth.

Manage Relevant Community Partnerships and Represent the organization in the Community

• Foster effective collaboration with existing schools (K-12s and colleges) and community partners; work with partners to brainstorm and execute action steps for addressing issues facing youth.
• Collaborate with program coordinators to identify appropriate schools, employers, agencies, and providers for new partnerships to meet the evolving needs of youth.
• Attend meetings and events that relate to youth engagement, college readiness, and workforce development in Monroe County.
• Represent the organization with external stakeholders and at relevant community meetings.

Organizational Leadership

• Communicate a clear vision for youth development services to colleagues across various organizational teams.
• Participate in the organization's leadership meetings; represent the interests and perspectives of youth, as well as the teams supporting them, within supervised programs.
• Identify opportunities for internal collaboration, service layering, and strengthening of the K-12+ pipeline and career pathways.
• Support effective communication and partnership between academic and navigation programs and corresponding staff.
• Collaborate with communications and development team to leverage appropriate grant opportunities, track and report relevant data outcomes, and communicate the importance and impact of our youth development programs.

Staff Supervision

• Assign responsibilities/duties to the coordinators and direct service providers.
• Evaluate performance with a focus on continuous improvement and teamwork.
• Offer ongoing professional coaching tailored to the role of each direct report.
• Monitor time and attendance.
• Identify appropriate external professional development opportunities to meet the needs of staff.

Requirements

• Unyielding commitment to students, families, and the organization's mission
• Effective communication skills, particularly as they relate to the development of trusting relationships with staff, students, and families
• Commitment to the principles of multiculturalism, diversity, and collegiality
• Commitment to sustaining and expanding community partnerships
• Dedication to a whole-child, youth- and family-driven approach to service delivery
• Collaborative approach to service delivery and conflict resolution
• Experience with and expertise in evidence-based best practices, youth development, college transitions, and job readiness
• High standards of professionalism in all aspects of performance; ability to recognize and maintain confidentiality in job-related matters
• Flexibility and creativity in developing and delivering services and programs
• Independence, initiative, resourcefulness and an attitude of teamwork and service
• Ability to coach and supervise a high performing team
• Familiarity with current research in family-school-community partnerships, social-emotional learning, developmental relationships, and restorative practices
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and client databases/student information systems
• Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, education, or related field
• 5-7 years of experience working directly with youth
• 3-5 years of experience managing programs and supervising staff
• Valid NYS Driver's License

Preferred:

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field

Salary Range

• $69k-$88k

JK Executive Strategies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of JK Executive Strategies to provide equal opportunity in employment and conditions of employment to all individuals regardless of age, race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, veteran or military status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, familial status, prior arrest, domestic violence victim status, non-job related convictions, participation in lawful activities outside of our workplace, or any other status protected by law.